Yeah, I still don't understand why Signal isn't more popular. Like you @Alabastrine I like that it keeps my real number private.
I haven't figured out a way to use WhatsApp with a burner number so that's off the table for now. It's incredibly easy to obtain someone's real name if you have their actual phone number. And many of us have legitimate needs to protect our identity and privacy.
Hey, if Signal's good enough for... err, nevermind, no politics...