• Majestix@lemmy.ml
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    3 years ago

    I don’t think we can easily. But we can gently push them into the direction of privacy focused apps and show how easy and similar they are to proprietary software. And then you can always mention the privacy aspect.

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      3 years ago

      Many people know and are concerned, but feel helpless to stop it or guard against it.

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        3 years ago

        Helping them see that it isn’t an all-or-nothing task seems smart. Even improving their privacy by 5% each year may add up. I personally put it off because I thought it was too hard, so broke the tasks down into smaller chunks. I still need to get rid of Google and at least stop commenting on Youtube so much - especially on controversial topics. But, allowing myself to climb this privacy mt. everest step-by-step is what allowed me to begin. Its a daunting task considering new tracking tactics are created so often now. Techlore’s channel on YT is how I begun - he breaks it down in a cute, simplistic way.

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          3 years ago

          I feel that once the data is out there, you can’t put it back in the bag.