New* on the blog: “Privacy, Why?” https://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/202x/2024/11/14/Why-Privacy
It argues that a lockable front door is a key benefit of civilization. And I think it offers useful talking points for anyone who finds themselves having to defend their desire for privacy.
[*Well, not *that* new; it’s adapted from a piece I wrote in 2013 but published elsewhere.]
@timbray Are you making any changes to the products or services you use in view of the possible privacy issues that might ensue with the new US administration? I'm considering whether it's necessary to ditch certain Google services, for instance.
@underlap if privacy is a concern, then avoiding centralized services based in the Unites States is probably a good idea. There are many alternatives with self-hosting if you're able, or using services based in the EU which have stronger privacy laws and enforcement (which also affects US-based services but generally only for people residing in the EU).
Some alternatives to the common ones are listed at: https://switching.software/
