Internet privacy and ad retargeting is a rabbit hole that the more I go down, the more I wish we never get let Big Tech normalize their methods.

I’ll never get over this because how do you bankrupt a literal money printer.

I really like WAFRN (https://wafrn.net/) which is a Tumblr-inspired platform. I’ve never been able to get into the more micro-blogging style that Tumblr is known for, but for some reason, I find myself very engaged with WAFRN.

Hopefully none of that “subscribe to see more matches” bs

Oh, and one of the generic message prompts is “What Linux distro do you use?”

I started my privacy journey last year. My gf at the time, was really into privacy and told me all about data collection and selling. I bushed it off, justifying it as the cost of a using a free platform, until I noticed that topics from our Discord convos would appear on my YouTube recommendations (or I Googled something similar, still creepy none the less). It was so oddly specific that I freaked me out and I almost immediately changed my search engine, browser, email, etc.

I love Orion! It’s a little clunky but I love being able to use the full UBlock Origin.

I guess we know where all the porn data Meta torrented went to…

I genuinely believe that all the design and music choices that caused major online outrage for that one Sonic movie that came out during COVID was all faked for press.

You mean to tell me that they redesigned and reanimated the entire movie and added multiple new scenes to the movie in six months during peak COVID?

OG trailer if you don’t know what movie I’m talking about: https://youtu.be/4mW9FE5ILJs

Here’s a clips from the when the “improved” version was released: https://youtu.be/6cIhrkE2txA

^ Not to mention that considering how privacy conscious the OOP was there’s a good chance they had some way to limit IP tracking. When I verify log-ins for 2FA the approximate location shown in emails is rarely in my city much less close enough to pin any business near my home.

Edit: I skipped over the part where they had proxies active. Which leads me to my next question: If they had proxies active wouldnt they cover their tracks if the VPN fails?

https://linkcleaner.app/

I like to share a lot of links (mostly from Youtube) with my friends.

Honestly, since I’m not very techie and unable to donate (for now) my main contributions are simply regularly using open source software. I’ve switched a good portion of my daily online services to FOSS alternatives. It’s fun to find them and give them a shot.

My laptop has been discontinued by the manufacture for a couple years now and with support for Windows 10 ending, I wanted to increase the lifespan of my device so I looked into Linux. The lack of ads, bloat, and spyware are also major selling point to me.

I recently learned that I’m allergic to mosquito bites, it turns out it’s not normal for them to swell up to an inch in a half.

I was like half paying attention during our WW2 history lessons and the parallels between the USA today and the formation of Nazi Germany is clear as day. Whoever can’t see it was probably fast asleep during each class.

We had a couple of brutal heat waves where I am this summer. It was like 35C but reached 43C+ with the humidity. It’s probably not super hot from where you might be, but it’s practically unheard of in my Canadian province. I couldn’t go anywhere without feeling like I was melting and I was covered in sweat it was so embarrassing! >_< Summer is my favourite time of year, I love going on long hikes regularly but the heat made it impossible.

Stop spying on me! /j

I heard about this on Lemmy a couple weeks ago. I’m so jealous, I wish my city would host something similar.

I’m glad someone got the reference for my wallpaper ^-

Here’s the link https://embed.pixiv.net/artwork.php?illust_id=100894625&mdate=1661935764

Lmao

I was referring to how I have never used anything but Windows and have only seen a BIOS screen when I called HP for tech support. I guess having a Miku wallpaper made nobody think that was the case lol.