kravietz 🦇 @kravietz@social.privacytools.io

@paulfree14 @axx @StuC @rysiek If there were legislation that Facebook must use open protocols such that users on Facebook could communicate with other systems not owned by Facebook and be fully interoperable then suddenly there's no reason for me to be on Facebook because I an still keep in contact with a few people on there without having a Facebook account. Siloing is the main reason that Facebook retains its power. Deteritorialize Facebook and see what happens when its in an open environment.

Ah but what about Gmail, you might say. Gmail isn't fully interoperable with other systems due to its increasingly selective blocking of any email server not run by another megacorp. They havn't completely destroyed email, but are moving towards siloing "confidential" emails.

Hackers Stole a Border Agency Database of Traveler Photos When hackers compromised a Customs and Border Protection subcontractor, they walked away with photos of travelers and license plates. https://www.wired.com/story/hackers-stole-traveler-photos-border-agency-database #Security/CyberattacksandHacks #cybersecurity #hackbrief #Security #border #hacks

I got an interview with AndroidAuthority!
https://www.androidauthority.com/ungoogled-refurbished-smartphones-986985/

NEW: It is widely known that major media outlets in #Russia — especially television — are controlled by the government. But who actually manages the #Kremlin’s grip? This is the story of Alexey Gromov, a former diplomat who has gained great influence and power as Vladimir #Putin’s media puppetmaster.

https://www.occrp.org/en/investigations/the-man-behind-the-kremlins-control-of-the-russian-media

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It's time to move away from the abusive tech giants that are turning what used to be a free space into a censored place with limited expression.

Start with these:
- privacytools.io
- switching.social

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Here is a great website created by @ethical_net that lists all alternative and ethical web services.

We're glad to be listed in the "search engine" section!

#SwitchToQwant

https://ethical.net/resources/?resource-category=search-engines

While trying to convince us all that they take user #privacy seriously, Google is prohibiting ad blockers in Chrome. Trackers will be able to follow your activity across the Internet - and Google will be able to continue collecting its ad-based revenue.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyuk/2019/05/30/google-just-gave-2-billion-chrome-users-a-reason-to-switch-to-firefox/

Here's a guide to #deletefacebook #deletegoogle
https://technology.mb.com.ph/2019/03/25/de-googling-your-life/

to better explain my dislike of Purism. It's simple. It goes far beyond their ignorance when it comes to allowing hate speech on their social platform.

They also release half-cooked probducts that aren't ready for mass consumption. They raise funds for products that aren't realistic or that they don't even know how they will build yet.

They charge shipping and restocking on their own failed products when they don't work as sold.

Exciting stuff coming up.

Currently making a webserver with free services for everyone.

For now, you can access:

- https://paste.prvcy.one : Similar to Pastebin, but fully encrypted.
- https://invidious.prvcy.one : A YouTube front-end, see all the videos without all the tracking.
- https://search.prvcy.one : Metasearch engine. Search online without your every move getting tracked.

We'll continue adding more services, and a nicer homepage that lists all of them for easy access.