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2025-03-08 05:24:49 UTC

I am moving to: @npub1mcq…gj9k
https://mk.absturztau.be/@Linux
#Misskey #Fediverse #ActivityPub #LinuxIsBest #Linux

2025-03-04 18:35:37 UTC

My birthday wish? 🤔
It is my wish for YOU, yes, you reader, whoever or whoever YOU are, to find peace of mind.
A gift that truly is pricessless and ultimately no amount of money or enflunce could ever absolutely secure.
I wish YOU ALL a long life, filled good health, surrounded by true peace, love, and happiness.
#BirthDay #BirthDayWish #Wish

2025-03-03 18:11:24 UTC

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I have said before - If it is not progressive, it will be conservative.
The problem is Americans want change. Real change. The type of change that the traditional Republican or Democrat is never going to give them. But so long as on the surface they sound or appear like they would, they will win.
This is what Donald Trump figured out. And assuming we have another election, the next person need only look and sound different to win. But it has to be, not just during an election. There are enough dumb people to push someone over the edge, just as there are enough smart people to hold something back.
Unless someone like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez runs for President and the Democratic Leadership does not stand in her way, like they did with Bernie Sanders, expect another crazy MAGA-like conservative.
Because the need for change does not go away until satisfied. In fact, the worse things get, the more that need grows. I hope people remember that during the mid-terms, because as it stands now, most of the Democratic Leadership, sitting doing nothing, while asking for donations, is not going to end well.

2025-03-03 17:02:07 UTC

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I care about good software.
Some good software is free, others paid, some are open source, and others are closed source. None of that determines if it is good or not.

2025-03-02 16:13:06 UTC

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Because Firefox and Brave are open source malware, spyware, adware, and calls home like a lost child wanting their mother. And while Vivaldi is not open source, it calls out to check for updates, Widevine updates, and bug reports for a total of 3-4x in the whole day, as opposed to the 4x per hour or more that Firefox and Brave call out, continuously. If you want safety and security and most importantly, privacy, you go with Vivaldi.

2025-03-01 20:03:14 UTC

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As someone who used to help contribute to Firefox, and who, outside the development, made a Linux installer for Firefox ("Firefox Automatic Installer for Linux"), I absolutely hate LibreWolf. -- Why? 🤔
LibreWorlf often breaks things (repeatedly). Then proceeds to blame Mozilla Firefox, even when Firefox was still good. They seldom took responsibility for their own issues and always passed the blame, despite those issues being exclusive to LibreWolf.
This only further hurt Firefox, because you had all these people saying, "just use LibreWolf" while also saying, "Firefox is the problem." But LibreWolf 100% depends on Firefox. They're a soft-fork who has made it clear, they have no intention of ever going independent. That means, when Firefox goes, so does, LibreWolf.
I switched to Vivaldi Browser. It is everything Firefox should have been. Yes, it is Chromium fork, but they do not follow along with everything Google does. Not only do they include their own ad-blocker, but they worked with uBlock to include v3 support going forward, that works nicely alongside their ad-blocker. I even use Privacy Badger alongside both.

2025-03-01 17:35:36 UTC

Proton is leaving because Proton cannot control the flow of information here on the Fediverse.
Most corporations mimic social algorithms to their advantage, particularly, to suppress news and information that may not paint them in a good light. Proton cannot do that on the Fediverse.
When Proton rebranded a few years ago, which caused some people to lose their accounts with no refund, they silenced any complaints on both Facebook and Reddit. I know, because I was one of those people. Most of you were happy to have the new upgraded accounts, but if you had the original family plan, which they discontinued (only to start selling a new family plan months later), you were not a happy person to find out you lost your service.
Additionally, it has been brought to people's attention that Proton now falls under Us-jurisdiction. Proton would like to argue that is only for Proton Wallet, but our legal system does not allow a company to pick and choose. Plus, even if they could (you cannot), it means they could still be pressured and influence by US Politics and US Laws now. This was another little fact, Proton wanted to suppress, but cannot because the Fediverse is organic, and not centralized.
#Proton #ProtonMail #ProtonVpn #ProtonPass #ProtonDrive #ProtonWallet #ProtonCalendar #Fediverse #ActivityPub #Mastodon #Misskey

2025-03-01 17:22:34 UTC

Signal falls under US-jurisdiction because Signal the company and the non-profit origination are all based in the United States.
#Signal #Encryption #InfoSec #InformationSecurity

2025-03-01 06:14:37 UTC

Zelensky was disrespected the moment he sat down.
One of the 1st thing someone said to him was asking why he did not wear a suit and said that Zelensky was disrespectful for visiting the White House for not wearing a suit.
It only got worse. Everyone in that room would not even let Zelensky speak. JD Vance would ask questions, and then not let Zelensky even answer. And when Zelensky finally start to speak up, Donald Trump chimed in and continued talking down to him.
#Zelensky #DonaldTrump #JdVance #Ukraine

2025-03-01 05:53:35 UTC

I watched and rewatch today's events, and Ukraine's President, Zelensky, did nothing wrong. -- Not a thing.
This was a political stunt. This was Donald Trump and JD Vance talking down and bullying Zelensky. This seems planned. As if the whole goal was to find an excuse to not help Ukraine.
#Ukraine #Europe #DonaldTrump #Trump #JdVance #Vance #Zelensky

2025-02-27 22:55:18 UTC

Mozilla Firefox has REMOVED the part that says, "we will never sell your personal information".
#Mozilla #Firefox #MozillaFirefox #Vivaldi #WebBrowser
#note1twx…2sx4

2025-02-27 22:45:13 UTC

You do not have the right to hurt people. Period.
That includes uses the excuse of having rights and exercising your rights as a means or tool to hurt people. The lame argument of, "where someone's rights ends, anothers` begins" is not justification to hurt people who are just living their lives and who would continue to live their lives peacefully, if left to do so.
If you feel like someone else must suffer so that you can live a happy life, you're the problem. Full stop, period.
#HumanRights #Feedom #Equality #Justice #RuleOfLaw

2025-02-26 23:25:15 UTC

Vivaldi Browser is everything Firefox should have been.
Yes, it is Chromium based, but it does not follow everything Google says or does. For example, Vivialdi has a built-in ad-blocker, but also worked with uBlock to ensure their extension could compliment and work with v3 support in Vivaldi.
You want a good browser? One that works everywhere and is not trying to screw its users. A browser that does not include AI and does not keep calling home like a lost child wanting their mother. You want to use, Vivaldi Browser.
#note1ahw…3rls

2025-02-26 08:19:31 UTC

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https://codeberg.org/Linux-Is-Best/Outside_Us_Jurisdiction/issues/1

2025-02-26 07:40:18 UTC

Now, I need to find an alternative service to Ente Auth that does not require self-hosting and can be used over multiple devices simultaneously while remaining in sync (so not hardware specific).
#Auth #Authentication #2Step #Verification #Security #InfoSec #InformationSecurity

2025-02-25 17:38:55 UTC

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Neither is a valid option.
A part of me is thinking, I need this job, and another part of me is thinking, I cannot just let people convince others of horrible lies, simply because they out number the truth being told.

2025-02-25 16:35:54 UTC

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For many people, the cloud is the safer, secure, and easier method. Someone's Grandma is not going to learn how to self-host. Others, cannot self-host, because of their ISP (Internet Service Provider).

2025-02-25 16:21:10 UTC

Someone really should start another not self-hosted, non-US-based, Password Manager. I only know of two:
1) Heylogin
2) pCloud
(1Password, is owned by a Canadian company, owned by a US company).
1) Heylogin - Sucks.
It is completely tired to your phone. Using their web browser extension? Check your phone. Want to log in to a site? Check your phone. Want to update a login details? Check your phone.
You ever lose or damage your phone, you're f-cked. It is not designed for multiple devices either.
2) pCloud
It is indeed outside US-jurisdiction. The company is not owned by any business in the USA. It does not own any businesses itself in the USA. But they do resell services in the USA, and the only way you can avoid not being assigned to one of those US Servers is to use a VPN so you'll be forwarded to their Europe Servers.
From their own documentation:
" As a consequence API calls have to be made to the correct API host name depending were the user has been registered – api.pcloud.com for United States and eapi.pcloud.com for Europe. "
#PasswordManager #Password #Security #Privacy

2025-02-25 15:57:59 UTC

I am breaking the rules.
We're not supposed to fact-check, but at the moment, the wave of people wrongfully claiming Russia was attacked by Ukraine. Or that Ukraine is not a real country. Or claiming Ukraine was and is currently a territory of Russia. -- Is insane right now.
Facts matter. And I'm tired of people just outright passing lying propaganda.

2025-02-25 05:20:38 UTC

The people with 99 donuts convinced the people with 1 donut that the people with 0 donuts are the greedy ones trying to steal donuts.
#Capitalism #Conservatives #TrickleDownEconomics #Economics #Trump #DonaldTrump

2025-02-22 07:07:08 UTC

Donald Trump is 78 years old, he will be 79 years old June 14, 2025, and I keep checking the news several times throughout the day, looking for one headline:
"Donald Trump has died."
I just looked for the headline, again, and it's still not there. Still waiting. Still disappointed.

2025-02-21 04:15:04 UTC

A list of digital service providers outside the jurisdiction of the United States of America. 😉
https://codeberg.org/Linux-Is-Best/Outside_Us_Jurisdiction
This is a group effort so, if you have any suggestions, please let me know.
#UsJurisdiction #Overseas #WebHost #Vpn #Dns #Cdn #PasswordManager #Email #SearchEngine

2025-02-20 05:17:27 UTC

Welcome to my honey pot. 🤣
Here you'll find that a called out 1 Nazi who was preaching hate, claiming Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump are great men, while claiming Ukraine is governed by a dictator. Who was also making fun of people with mental disabilities (autism).
It went exactly as planned. 👍
The freaks could not help themselves, and they drop everything from the "N word" to Nazi symbols. All in nice convenient organized user list for easy pickings. 😎
#FediBlock #Nazis #Fascism #HateSpeech #Troll #Fediverse #ActivityPub #Fedi
#note1zkl…gydq

2025-02-19 20:24:52 UTC

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I actually support this Fedi Block.
If you're a troll like this person, who is mad that I called out Russian Propaganda and someone making fun of autistic people, then please block me. You'll be doing me a favor.
Thanks in advance.
#FediBlock

2025-02-19 20:10:49 UTC

Suggest Fedi Block @npub1rs8…na04
Who is promoting Russia propaganda and agreeing with Donald Trump, claiming Ukraine is a dictatorship.
And anytime someone backs them into a corner, they claim "oh, I do not care, I am only being autistic".
There are many people who have disabilities and a disability does not encourage people to promote Russian propaganda and then use the excuse of that disability, whenever they fail to sway people.
#FediBlock #Russia #Ukraine #Propaganda #Disablity #Autism

2025-02-18 20:52:28 UTC

You are going to see more post that argue this is the world we live in and that this is the way things are. There is going to be a strong, but steady push against people thinking we can change things and that this is the new normal, and that you should just come to accept it.
The idea is the belittle and dismiss people who stand against Trump and his worldview.
You are going to see this on every social media platform.
#Propaganda #Project2025 #Facism #Meta #Facebook #Threads #Instagram #Reddit #Twitter #X #Fediverse #ActivityPub

2025-02-18 18:11:43 UTC

GOOD - You can independently think for yourself.
Assuming, we have another election, think for yourself. That is how other people vote outside the USA. They do not think about how others will vote, they vote for the person and things they want. We're in this mess today, because many of you fail to think for themselves. There are other nations with two parties too, and they do not have these problems either. No excuses. Think for yourself.

2025-02-17 09:39:36 UTC

Fedora 42 has a repo outside of Rawhide. Expect an Alpha or Beta soon https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/alt/development/
#Fedora #Linux #Foss #OpenSource

2025-02-17 02:37:44 UTC

I am not LGBTQ+,
I am not trans.
I am not a woman.
I am not dark skin toned.
I have no physical disability.
I have no mental disability.
I have no emotional disability.
I am not a child.
I am not a senior citizen.
I am not unemployed.
I am not a person of faith.
But I still care about people who are LGBTQ+, trans, women, skin tones of all colors, people of any disability type, believe children are our future, respect for the elderly (you'll be one, one day), respect and compassion for those out of work or under employed, believe in the freedom of religion as much as I believe in the freedom from religion (the absence of it), and still see everyone as an equal.

2025-02-17 00:31:07 UTC

Anyone looking to hire a remote worker who has been performing as an "administrative consumer content manager" since 2020?
I am considering leaving my current employer.

2025-02-17 00:08:17 UTC

I can now confirm that some Fedi sites were not blocked by Threads, simply because they may have been lacking a "Terms of Services" and "Privacy Policy".
Some of you were blocked because you community was seen as not sharing the same vision for the future. It is why, even after having clear documentation, your Fedi site remained blocked.
#Meta #Threads #ActivityPub #Fediverse #Facebook #Instagram #WordPress #Mastodon #Misskey

2025-02-16 23:40:45 UTC

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People are being paid to disrupt the idea that there is anything either they, their elected officials, or justice department can do to stop Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
What people?
Me, for starters. I was instructed today, that the community standards include discouraging individuals who may cause disharmony pertaining to administrative changes and policies.
#Facism #Nazis #Project2025 #UnitedStates #America #Usa.

2025-02-16 23:32:19 UTC

You need to understand there is an active campaign to both discourage and convince people that fighting Donald Trump is futile.
This campaign is taking place not only on Meta (Facebook, Threads, Instagram), but also in Twitter, Reddit, Tiktok, and yes, even here on the Fediverse.
#Meta #Facebook #Twitter #X #Tiktok #Fediverse #Instagram #Threads #Reddit #Project2025

2025-02-14 20:21:23 UTC

I do not care if people agree with me or not. In fact, I like it when people disagree, because it means we both have the opportunity to learn.
But I do very much care if you care about facts.
Opinions and beliefs, are not facts. Do you let those overcome the facts? Because if you do, we have nothing to discuss.

2025-02-13 04:38:45 UTC

A bit ironic and unintentional, but accurate.
Repo: Linux-Is-Best/Outside_Us_Jurisdiction
Unintentional statement: Linux is best, outside Us-jurisdiction.
https://codeberg.org/Linux-Is-Best/Outside_Us_Jurisdiction
#Linux #Foss #OpenSource #CodeBerg

2025-02-13 02:52:23 UTC

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As my list has grown, it has slowly started to reach the maximum character limit of the Fediverse. I thought about making the list over multiple post, but I still have issues with people sharing the old list. Ultimately, this list is basically a repository of providers, and with that idea in mind, what better way to continue this list, than within a simple navigable repository.
https://codeberg.org/Linux-Is-Best/Outside_Us_Jurisdiction

2025-02-12 16:20:11 UTC

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Great, now try editing a file on the website (not using a Git program or terminal).

2025-02-12 15:53:09 UTC

I want to see Codeberg succeed.
But it truly needs a web GUI for uploading, editing, and deleting files.
It has two large competitors - GitHub and GitLab. It needs to be competitive as well as open to everyone.
#CodeBerg #GitHub #GitLab #Facism #Racism #Sexist

2025-02-12 08:14:32 UTC

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A hard pill to swallow is a monopoly can only become a monopoly in the beginning, because they're good. Microsoft Windows was good. If it were not, no one would have used them.
Once in the top spot, did they use unfair practices to remain so? Yes. But again, nothing else at the time was looking to compromise and fit into the market to match people's needs. There was a strong dislike of anyone who wanted to even use a GUI on Linux, back in the day. Things you take for granted today, you would have been trolled on for even claiming the idea.

2025-02-12 07:52:36 UTC

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If you build it, they will come -- Is not actually how things work.
You have to first make something inviting, and Linux was not always inviting. There are still many old school Linux users, who nearly trolls users for wanting to use a GUI. That same rooted ego beyond the Linux ecosystem, kept the ecosystem development, uncompromising for the longest time. And without compromise, none of the things we have today, would be possible.

2025-02-12 07:39:29 UTC

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I was not focused on the foundation, but the ecosystem mindset that was deeply rooted once in the Linux ecosystem.
Even Debian, refused to make non-free drivers a thing until a few years back. There was always the unofficial, unsupported ISO, but non-free in the general download was not a thing until a little while ago.

2025-02-12 06:45:57 UTC

I like Linux, but I dislike GNU.
We could have had gaming on Linux, 20 years ago, and better hardware support 25 years ago. But those old school GNU fanatics kept trying to hold onto their so-called moral superiority concerning everything needing to be 100% free and 100% open source and 100% on licensing and 100% ... blah blah blah.
Do you know why Linux today is truly becoming successful? Why you can game on Steam, and why even Microsoft now releases Linux, software? Because enough people finally got the idea to compromise. It is as simple as that.
Yes, Linux is still primarily open source, but those Gnu fanatics that were leading everything, are no longer holding the majority of us hostage. -- And we're all better for it.
#Linux #Gnu #LinuxGnu #OpenSource #Foss

2025-02-11 19:06:26 UTC

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* Mark, not Mike. I do not know why autocorrect does that every damn time. I do not even currently know a Mike. 🤷‍♂️

2025-02-11 17:47:53 UTC

We are sharing information with the Elon Musk. 🤯
I was in an online chat meeting and at the end there were time for questions. That is not normally the case. We usually are in a closed discussion with only viewing.
But one of my "peers" asked what was the role of us submitting information. They were defered and told that is something that could be discussed more one on one at a later time.
Meta (Mike Zuckerberg) is now sharing information with MAGA. I have no idea what is being shared and for what purposes.
#Facebook #Meta #Instagram #Threads #WhatsApp #X #Twitter #MikeZuckerberg #Zuckerberg #ElonMusk #Musk #Privacy #Security #Project2025 #Facism #MAGA

2025-02-11 17:17:30 UTC

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At least you're not flying economy.

2025-02-10 16:53:50 UTC

Kanye West is an asshole. He always has been.
I will always wonder why on earth that little shit, has been successful given how much of a douchebag he truly is.
Filed under the same category as Donald Trump, a complete moron who also should not have been successful.
Some of you seem to like assholes with a passion, and it leaves me puzzled and concerned.

2025-02-10 07:11:26 UTC

UPDATED = February 10, 2025
List of service providers outside the United States jurisdiction. 😉
🔍 Web Search Engine =
* Qwant, located in France, Europe
https://www.qwant.com
* Ecosia, located in Germany, Europe
https://www.ecosia.org
* Mojeek, located in England, Europe
https://www.mojeek.com
* Swisscows, located in Switzerland, Europe
https://swisscows.com
🔑 Password Manager =
* Heylogin, located in Germany, Europe +
https://www.heylogin.com
It is tied to your hardware.
* pCloud, located in Switzerland / Bulgaria, Europe +
https://www.pcloud.com/pass.html
Use a VPN when first signing up to ensure your data is saved on their Europe Servers. You can see a copy of the documentation here: https://docs.pcloud.com/
🔏 Privacy Focused E-mail =
NOTE: Proton was rejected, because they fall under US-jurisdiction.
* Tuta, located in Germany, Europe
https://tuta.com/
* Soverin, located in the Netherlands, Europe
https://soverin.com/
* Startmail, located in the Netherlands, Europe
https://www.startmail.com/
* Mailfence, located in Belgium, Europe
https://mailfence.com/
🌐 Public DNS =
* CIRA Canadian Shield, located in Canada, North America
https://www.cira.ca/en/canadian-shield/configure/
* Mullvad DNS, located in Sweden, Europe
https://mullvad.net/en/help/dns-over-https-and-dns-over-tls
* DNS0, located in France, Europe
https://www.dns0.eu
🌐 Managed DNS =
* AdGuard DNS, located in Cyprus, Europe
https://adguard-dns.io/
* ClouDNS, located in Bulgaria, Europe
https://www.cloudns.net/
* deSEC, located in Germany, Europe
https://desec.io/
🤫 VPN =
NOTE: Proton was rejected, because they fall under US-jurisdiction.
* iVPN, located in Gibraltar, Europe (UK territory)
https://www.ivpn.net/
* Mullvad VPN, located in Sweden, Europe
https://mullvad.net/
* Goose VPN, located in the Netherlands, Europe
https://goosevpn.com/
* Xeovo VPN, located in Finland, Europe
https://xeovo.com/
* Winscribe, located in Canada, North America
https://windscribe.com
🌍 Domain Registration / Web Hosting =
NOTE: Hetzner was rejected, because of their homophobic policies.
* Scalewy, located in France, Europe
https://www.scaleway.com/
* OVH, located in France, Europe
https://www.ovhcloud.com/
* Jottam located in Norway, Europe
https://jottacloud.com
* Aruba, located in Italy, Europe
https://aruba.it
* Hosting Dot NL, located in the Netherlands, Europe
https://hosting.nl
* Bahnhof, located in Sweden, Europe
https://bahnhof.cloud
* Glesys, located in Sweden, Europe
https://glesys.com/
🌍 CDN =
* Key CDN, located in Switzerland, Europe
https://www.keycdn.com/
* Ipv64, located in Germany, Europe
https://ipv64.net
#Vpn #Dns #Cdn #Email #WebHosting #SearchEngine #PasswordManager #RuleOfLaw #Justice #FreedomOfSpeech #Project2025 #Facism #Nazis

2025-02-09 05:15:29 UTC

⚠️ At this time, the CDC cannot be relied upon.
Donald Trump's regime is preventing health related news, information, and scientific reports. 🤯 😢
You should defer to the World Health Organization, also known as "WHO" for short. https://www.who.int
#Cdc #CentersDiseaseControl #CentersForDiseaseControl #CentersForDiseaseControlAndPrevention #WHO #WorldHealthOrganization #Medical #Health #HealthServices #Healthcare #H5N1 #BirdFlu
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2025-02-08 03:16:45 UTC

That moment, you order from Walmart so you could avoid Amazon, but the 3rd party seller provides you with an Amazon tracking number.
#Walmart #Amazon
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2025-02-07 14:57:29 UTC

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"But... but.... the terms of services..... "
.... Are not the law. There are many corporations who would like YOU (and everyone else) to believe their Terms of Services were the law or at the very least, the "be all, above all" rules. They are not.
It is the business of business to make money. No more. No less. You are customer number 123456 and that is all. To that end, they will tell you whatever they think is in their best interest to make more money. That includes, but is not limited to, lying to you point-blank.
Whenever a corporation goes dark-side, I find it a bit amusing, but mostly concerning, how much people try to justify sticking with the corporation or believing somehow they're above it all.
You like Proton? OK. You want a company outside Us-jurisdiction? Great. You want both? That is no longer possible. You will need to decide for yourself which is more important.

2025-02-07 14:48:03 UTC

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"But... but... I do not use Proton Wallet, so surely, that does not apply to me, right?!"
You do not get to pick and choose legality. I wish it worked that way, but anyone who tries to convince you it does, does not understand the law.
IN, before some random (troll) who never studied business law or law, tries to conveniently tell you that you can have your cake and eat it too. Anyone with common sense should know better.

2025-02-07 14:44:56 UTC

I keep getting asked this (repeatedly).
> " What about Proton VPN? I think they are in Europe."
A division of Proton is now a US-based company. Particularly, Proton Wallet. Their Terms of Services, also goes into lengths concerning Us Laws and Us Customers. It goes beyond just the CEO's support for fascism leadership (Donald Trump).
Naturally, making this list is not easy. These are two types of companies I avoided in making my list.
1) Those who actually fall under US-jurisdiction because they are based or owned by a company in the USA.
More than often, I will stumble over a company that appears to be outside the USA, but later find they are owned by another corporation based inside the USA, and so they do fall under US-jurisdiction.
2) Those who voluntarily give up their sovereignty to the United States. The 2nd type, who voluntarily gives up their sovereignty in the way of US jurisdiction, have whole sections of their terms concerning US Laws and US based customers. If a fascist government says jump, these people will ask, how high?!
#Proton #ProtonVPN #ProtonDrive #ProtonWallet #ProtonMail #ProntonEmail #ProtonPass #VPN #Project2025 #Facism #Email #PasswordManager #CloudStorage #Wallet

2025-02-07 08:53:06 UTC

I would install BSD if I could figure out how to get both sound and display working through HDMI along with my Wi-Fi 6 Network Card.
(Then I would still need to get Widevine so I could stream content).
#FreeBSD #OpenBSD #NetBSD

2025-02-07 04:13:32 UTC

The United States Constitution.
It is worth reading. Truly, it is.
#Constitution #Justice #RuleOfLaw #Coup #CoupDetat #UnitedStates #America #Usa #ReadME
https://minio.libranet.de/misskey-de/msky/e834a42a-aa0a-4a69-9e38-7327cd2f60aa

2025-02-05 23:41:16 UTC

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I have seen some excellent developments with promising futures, suddenly cease to exist, because folks took on too much too soon, and just lost interest in completing things, having been overwhelmed.

2025-02-05 22:02:31 UTC

That moment when you're thinking the development team took on too much, too soon, all at once.

2025-02-05 20:59:01 UTC

Thread hijacking trolling was something I have not seen since the old days of forum communities. But I am starting to see it on the Fediverse.
What is thread hijacking trolling?
Presume the topic is about, Gaza, and someone makes a valid point. Suddenly 1–2 accounts come in talking about the price of ice cream, and how that impacts the weather. Something that completely makes no sense. Basically, a lot of nonsense to distract away from the actual conversation.
#Fediverse #Fedi #ActivityPub #Misskey #Mastodon #FediBlock

2025-02-05 04:41:50 UTC

Donald Trump and Israel are in talks about making Gaza a US Territory.
No. Really. -- Not a shit post. Source is BBC News.
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/clyn05y9x2xt#player
#Israel #Gaza #Palestine #UnitedStates #UsTerritory #BbcNews #Bbc

2025-02-05 04:24:28 UTC

The mail has always moved freely regardless of political association, affliction, and even during times of war and conflict.
But Donald Trump, will now disrupt the mail.
#Usps #UnitedStatesPostalService #Mail #PostMail
#note1zhy…rcng

2025-02-05 01:12:55 UTC

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I also took a PDF printout from the Library of Congress that same day too (January 18, 2025).
https://minio.libranet.de/misskey-de/msky/e834a42a-aa0a-4a69-9e38-7327cd2f60aa

2025-02-05 01:11:13 UTC

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Suddenly, my efforts to mirror the Constitution of the United States (before Donald Trump took office), does not seem so crazy. lol
#Constitution #UsConstitution
#note1zz2…k0xw

2025-02-04 16:38:57 UTC

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I can only imagine what my eBay feedback says to some of those sellers. https://www.ebay.com/fdbk/feedback_profile/i-use-linux
I truly hope it scares a few people away. It will be less for me to worry about.
#eBay #eBayFeedback #eBaySeller #eBayBuyer

2025-02-04 16:31:46 UTC

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> I would open a case too unless it's specifically spelled out shipping costs wont be refunded in the listing.
Such listings are against eBay policy. If someone cannot play by the rules, they should not be selling on eBay to begin with.
The reason for this rule is some dishonest sellers try to make money this way. You buy an item for 10 bucks pay 10 bucks for shipping, realize it is a bad item, return it, and then the seller claims they're keeping the shipping cost, which you paid for.
#eBay

2025-02-04 16:27:08 UTC

eBay Sellers seem entitled.
> " Well, yes, the item is not as discribed, and yes, I did recieve the item back, but we're not going to refund the shipping cost, even though you paid for it. "
A little later.
> "How dare you open a dispute with eBay and not provide us perfect feedback!"
How dare I not?
#eBay #eBaySeller #eBayBuyer

2025-02-02 15:41:54 UTC

UPDATED = February 2, 2025
List of service providers outside the United States jurisdiction. 😉
🤫 VPN =
* iVPN, located in Gibraltar, Europe (UK territory)
https://www.ivpn.net/
* Mullvad VPN, located in Sweden, Europe
https://mullvad.net/
* Goose VPN, located in the Netherlands, Europe
https://goosevpn.com/
* Xeovo VPN, located in Finland, Europe
https://xeovo.com/
🌐 Managed DNS =
* AdGuard DNS, located in Cyprus, Europe
https://adguard-dns.io/
* ClouDNS, located in Bulgaria, Europe
https://www.cloudns.net/
* deSEC, located in Germany, Europe
https://desec.io/
🌐 Public DNS =
* CIRA Canadian Shield, located in Canada, North America
https://www.cira.ca/en/canadian-shield/configure/
* Mullvad DNS, located in Sweden, Europe
https://mullvad.net/en/help/dns-over-https-and-dns-over-tls
🔏 Privacy focused e-mail =
* Tuta, located in Germany, Europe
https://tuta.com/
* Soverin, located in the Netherlands, Europe
https://soverin.com/
* Startmail, located in the Netherlands, Europe
https://www.startmail.com/
* Mailfence, located in Belgium, Europe
https://mailfence.com/
🌍 Domain Registration / Web Hosting =
* Scalewy, located in France, Europe
https://www.scaleway.com/
* OVH, located in France, Europe
https://www.ovhcloud.com/
* Jottam located in Norway, Europe
https://jottacloud.com
* Aruba, located in Italy, Europe
https://aruba.it
* Hosting Dot NL, located in the Netherlands, Europe
https://hosting.nl
* Bahnhof, located in Sweden, Europe
https://bahnhof.cloud
* Glesys, located in Sweden, Europe
https://glesys.com/
🌍 CDN =
* OVH, located in France, Europe
https://www.ovhcloud.com/en/web-hosting/options/cdn/
* Key CDN, located in Switzerland, Europe
https://www.keycdn.com/
Naturally, making this list is not easy. These are two types of companies I avoided in making my list.
1) Those who actually fall under US-jurisdiction because they are based or owned by a company in the USA.
More than often, I will stumble over a company that appears to be outside the USA, but later find they are owned by another corporation based inside the USA, and so they do fall under US-jurisdiction.
2) Those who voluntarily give up their sovereignty to the United States. The 2nd type, who voluntarily gives up their sovereignty in the way of US jurisdiction, have whole sections of their terms concerning US Laws and US based customers. If a fascist government says jump, these people will ask, how high?!
I encourage people to scrutinize my list. The old saying, "trust, but verify", is something I believe in.
#Vpn #Dns #Cdn #Email #WebHosting #RuleOfLaw #Justice #FreedomOfSpeech #Project2025 #Facism #Nazis

2025-01-31 21:09:56 UTC

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On Meta I see the same type of trolls whenever the topic of gun rights comes up.
> "Oh, you do not currently own a gun, which means you have no appreciation of guns, and that ultimately means, you know nothing."
You do not need to currently own a gun to know how one works. Just as you do not need to own an iPhone to know how it works. Nor do you need to know which line of code in an app collects data, to know it collects data. I see people's data right on my screen. And you using an iPhone does not mean you are immune.

2025-01-31 20:46:43 UTC

There is a type of troll that anonys the crap out of me. They are a mix of care and knowledge troll.
> "Oh, this is really concerning, but I notice you don't have an iPhone, and so that means your knowledge, experience, and opinion is invalid."
You having an iPhone does NOT mean you have fantastic privacy and security. It does not mean, Meta, suddenly cannot spy on you and collect your data, the same way so many other apps and services likely do collect your data.
Apple does not make you special. It just means you paid a premium for older technology, wrapped in a more visually appealing design. Let me know when you finally get USB 3.1 or USB 4.

2025-01-31 17:24:11 UTC

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These days, I am surprised either is still in business. The idea of paying a membership, just so you can have the "privilege" to shop at their store, seems silly.
That said, I hear Costco is doing pretty good for themselves, and I suspect that must be true given that they gave all their employees a pay raise.

2025-01-31 15:44:57 UTC

I am surprised concerning Costco.
My first time ever visiting a Costco (we have one in West Springfield, Massachusetts), was many (many) years ago with a friend and their family. They said they were going to go shopping, and asked if I wanted to come with them.
The odd thing, was they were not going right away, and wanted me to come back in 30 minutes. And what makes that odd was they used this time to "dress up", as if they were dressing up to go to church or attending a special event. I recall them looking a little surprised that I still had the same t-shirt and blue jeans, I had been wearing, earlier. I recall my friend's mom, asking if I was ready to go, as if she was uncertain I should go.
It was not just them, because as soon as I entered Costco, I truly did feel out of place. Imagine an entire store of people dressed up to go shopping. I have never seen anything like it outside of Costco. And it was not just that 1x, either. My few shopping trips to Costco varied between weekday to weekend, and nowhere near any holidays or special occasions that I am aware of.
You would be surprised on how many people gave you a hard glance, because you were not dressed up. My friend's family never again offered for me to tag along, and I recall their mother wanting to keep some distance, as if she was ashamed I was there with them.
The atmosphere was that of "snotty people" with their noses up in the air. I recall even the staff, who were offering free samples, ensured I did not touch anything, while other folk were allowed to simply walk up and take what they liked. Mine was specifically handed to me, from a respectable distance (armed reached out). The store was also filled with white people, and I mean, not even any of the workers looked different from one another.
Anytime I tried entering Costco I was challenged by staff, who gate kept the entrance, verifying everyone was a member. Since I stood out of place, they were quick to stop me every time, and made me obtain a "guest shopping pass" the few times I went alone. Costco was not a stop I felt comfortable shopping in, and I have not been in a Costco in years. Preferring our local BJ's Wholesale Club (Chicopee, MA).
So I am very surprised - Very surprised, that it is Costco who is keeping their DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies, and now giving all their employees a pay raise.
I admit, it has been years (many) since I have entered a Costco. But I will always have that memory.
#Costco #DEI #DiversityEquityInclusion #LivingWage #PayRaise #BJsWholeSaleClub #BJsWholesale

2025-01-31 15:16:04 UTC

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* table between them.
Silly autocorrect. Misskey doesn't support editing. Oh, well.

2025-01-31 15:10:41 UTC

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You would be surprised on how many people try to argue, that is not how apps on Android or iOS works, completely wanting to ignore the results you and others have confirmed.
I will even double down, and instruct people to talk about something they have no interest in. For example, have an hour long conversation about crocheting, and you will recieve ads if not for crocheting, but at least DYI and Arts & Crafts type ads. Or if you have no interest in electronics, talk about electronics, and watch all the tech type ads come rolling in.
All folks need do is keep their phone on the cable between them.
#Android #iOS #Meta #Facebook #Instagram #Threads #WhatsApp

2025-01-31 01:17:13 UTC

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On Twitter, you're mostly anonymous, if you play it smart. - Think about it...
Random user, random e-mail, with random thoughts from that random user. I don't doubt their app likely tries to collect information so that they can better advertise, but generally speaking, it is nowhere near the scale of Facebook. -- Thank about it...
Your real name, your real address, your real phone number, your real e-mail, your real friends, your real family, really where you work, really who you're dating, their real friends, their real family, and goes on and on.
Elon Musk is a distraction, in my opinion. An ugly, horrible distraction, but the real monster is not Twitter.
#Facebook #Meta #Threads #Instagram #WhatsApp #Twitter #X

2025-01-31 01:04:43 UTC

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Years ago, I recall people were worried about the government having a profiled listed of citizens. I am here to tell you, there is already a list, and many of you contribute to that list every day.
Only now, the founder and CEO (Mark Zuckerberg) of that growing database (Meta) of profiled information is becoming close friends with a fascist, orange monster (Donald Trump). That same monster is looking to create concentration camps.
While you're worried about Elon Musk and Twitter, there is a bigger concern you're not paying attention to.
#Meta #Facebook #Instagram #Threats #WhatsApp #Twitter #X

2025-01-31 00:59:23 UTC

You need to know, if you do not know already, that Meta (Facebook) has been profiling people for years.
Facebook's origins is a website made by a guy in college (Mark Zuckerberg) for people to rate their thoughts on women (attractiveness, date ability, do ability, etc.). From the beginning, Facebook has always excelled on profiling people. And as it evolved, beyond its original purpose, it continued to excel at profiling people (advertisement, trends, etc.).
You need to understand, we have a profile on you. Your thoughts, your hopes, your dreams, your fears, your wants, your needs, whether you are rich or poor, white or black, straight or LGBTQ+. And we can (and do) share that information.
#Meta #Facebook #Instagram #Threads #Threads

2025-01-30 17:05:56 UTC

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You should also look into GrapheneOS. They have been around for years.
cc: @npub1kwa…e0nj

2025-01-30 01:04:45 UTC

Can we please, as a species, have 1 day without bad news?
Asking for, everyone.

2025-01-29 00:11:17 UTC

Misskey 2025.1.0 has been released
https://github.com/misskey-dev/misskey/releases
#Misskey #Fediverse #ActivityPub #Foss #OpenSource

2025-01-28 23:50:43 UTC

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I said it before, but I can warn everyone about Facebook all I want, because I am confident most people will never leave. We've got a user base of billions, and people will ignore how bad it gets.

2025-01-28 23:37:11 UTC

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It is all within Meta's terms of services, which most people don't read. Large corporations play on people's ignorance, and most people don't care, so long as they get to use the service, free of charge.

2025-01-28 22:21:29 UTC

> " I am pretty sure, WhatsApp does not spy on people"
Oh, really? 🤣
Uninstall every Meta app, except for WhatsApp (keep it) and put your phone down on the table. Talk to someone face to face about, "Nintendo" for an hour, and then open WhatsApp, and watch all the ads for "Nintendo" generate.
We spy on you even when you're not using our apps. What do you think we do with your text?! 🤷‍♂️
#WhatsApp #Meta #Signal #Privacy #Security #Facebook

2025-01-27 21:08:25 UTC

> " The status quo is what has pissed more people off than anything. "
This, is the big thing, unfortunately, conservatives have figured out. But the Democratic Party, in the United States, refused to accept.
If it is not progressive, it will be conservative. We're not going back to moderate rule, when it was bipartisan, moderates who gave us the status quo everyone hates.
#UnitedStates #UsPol #UsPolitics #Politics #Democrats #Dnc #Dccc
#note1xxl…avmw

2025-01-27 20:53:17 UTC

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The Democratic Party does not seem to understand, that Americans want change.
Not just a little bit of change. Americans want ground shaking, earth quaking, get up and go, type change.
That is how Donald Trump won. You can dislike what he says and does, I certainly do (dislike him and what he stands for), but he offered that big change Americans wanted. He lied through his teeth, obviously, but he addressed it.
The rest of America was not motivated to vote for Kamala Harris. And you cannot... Cannot... Use fear alone to claim a victory. People do not work that way. The whole, "vote blue, no matter who nonsense" is not human (goes beyond, just being American). People vote for who they want, what they want, and not just because you said so.
We needed a progressive. Someone who was going to turn heads, make waves, and make people see big change. Because the status quo is what has pissed more people off than anything.
Naturally, I know, Donald Trump is not the solution. But 1/2 this country is dumb as fuck and were going to look into the candidates at the last possible moment, before voting. You cannot count on those people getting smarter or being more interested sooner. I wish you could, but again, human nature sucks. Fighting against that, just means, you lose. -- And surprise, surprise, we lost.
We needed a progressive and instead, we handed the Presidency to a jerk, because of the Democratic Party inability to be something more.

2025-01-26 17:53:03 UTC

You have to treat Nazism like cancer.
You don't keep some of it because of "reasons". If you've got "reasons" you're part of the problem.
No one said, defeating Nazis would always be easy or convenient. Sometimes doing the right thing is hard and inconvenient. Nazis know this, and so they try to play you. Don't be played.
#Facism #Project2025 #Nazis
#note1rsq…akam

2025-01-26 17:24:29 UTC

Nazis once took over, because people were willing to compromise.
Today, people, even ordinary people, are willing to compromise.
Brave Browser, for example, was founded and currently managed by a Nazi. But people say, "that's different". No, it is not.
When you selectively pick and choose products and services founded, promoted, and sponsored by Nazis, you give them clout, you give them credibility, and you even give them money, power, and influence.
By compromising, you become compromised.
1 of 2
#Facism #Project2025 #Nazis #Brave #BraveBrowser

2025-01-26 13:21:18 UTC

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Misskeyの公式アプリに取り組んでいますか？
Working on an official Misskey app?

2025-01-25 16:56:34 UTC

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Here is an updated copy of my list (January 25, 2025) of service providers outside the United States jurisdiction. 😉
Naturally, making this list is not easy. These are two types of companies I avoided in making my list.
1) Those who actually fall under US-jurisdiction because they are based or owned by a company in the USA.
More than often, I will stumble over a company that appears to be outside the USA, but later find they are owned by another corporation based inside the USA, and so they do fall under US-jurisdiction.
2) Those who voluntarily give up their sovereignty to the United States. The 2nd type, who voluntarily gives up their sovereignty in the way of US jurisdiction, have whole sections of their terms concerning US Laws and US based customers. If a fascist government says jump, these people will ask, how high?!
I encourage people to scrutinize my list. The old saying, "trust, but verify", is something I believe in.
🤫 VPN =
* iVPN, located in Gibraltar, Europe (UK territory)
https://www.ivpn.net/
* Mullvad VPN, located in Sweden, Europe
https://mullvad.net/
* Goose VPN, located in the Netherlands, Europe
https://goosevpn.com/
* Xeovo VPN, located in Finland, Europe
https://xeovo.com/
🌐 Managed DNS =
* AdGuard DNS, located in Cyprus, Europe
https://adguard-dns.io/
* ClouDNS, located in Bulgaria, Europe
https://www.cloudns.net/
* deSEC, located in Germany, Europe
https://desec.io/
🌐 Public DNS =
* CIRA Canadian Shield, located in Canada, North America
https://www.cira.ca/en/canadian-shield/configure/
* Mullvad DNS, located in Sweden, Europe
https://mullvad.net/en/help/dns-over-https-and-dns-over-tls
🔏 Privacy focused e-mail =
* Tuta, located in Germany, Europe
https://tuta.com/
* Soverin, located in the Netherlands, Europe
https://soverin.com/
* Startmail, located in the Netherlands, Europe
https://www.startmail.com/
* Mailfence, located in Belgium, Europe
https://mailfence.com/
🌍 Domain Registration / Web Hosting =
* Scalewy, located in France, Europe
https://www.scaleway.com/
* OVH, located in France, Europe
https://www.ovhcloud.com/
* Netcup, located in Germany, Europe
https://www.netcup.com/
* Jottam located in Norway, Europe
https://jottacloud.com
* Bahnhof, located in Sweden, Europe
https://bahnhof.cloud
* Glesys, located in Sweden, Europe
https://glesys.com/
🌍 CDN =
* OVH, located in France, Europe
https://www.ovhcloud.com/en/web-hosting/options/cdn/
* Key CDN, located in Switzerland, Europe
https://www.keycdn.com/
#WebHosting #Vpn #Dns #Cdn #Email #Domain #Project2025 #UnitedStates #Usa #Facism #UsJurisdiction

2025-01-25 15:41:18 UTC

> " How can you list OVH as outside US-jurisdiction, when they offer, US based servers? "
Explaining legality on social media, is not easy. This is why people hire lawyers, why I wish legalese was illegal, and I certainly wish all laws were written in the common tongue. Because explaining things to people, is not always easy, and doing it on social media, confined into a simple post, even harder. But I'll try, and I'll keep it simple.
1st, you need to know, OVH has fought the United States Government in a court of law, and won (See URL). That is no easy task.
The United States absolutely wanted WikiLeaks, the website which was sharing their top secret, confidential information, to be taken offline. OVH, being a French company, based out of France, disagreed. And they were able to do this, because they have no services in the United States.
I know, you're thinking, but wait, they sell US-based servers. They're technically reselling. In the US, OVH is a customer, the same way you're a customer. They lease from other web hosting companies, and instead of using those servers for themselves, they hand them over to you.
This is why, if any of you have previously ordered services from OVH, especially if you ordered more than one, you noticed how vastly different the service may be if you ordered a US Server. Not all web hosting providers are created equal, and some of the US-based companies OVH subscribed from are better than others.
It is also why, if you ordered an OVH Server in the US and another in France, but had a question for both, you received a quick reply concerning the France server. But you likely noticed a downgrade in customer support from a US server, because, your, inquire is passed along from OVH to the US, back to OVH, and then to you. OVH is a customer of the customer service offered in the USA.
OVH is only a customer and that distinguish difference is why OVH was able to fight the United States in a court of law, arguing both they, their website, and the direct services they offer were not under US-jurisdiction, and why WikiLeaks, much to the horror of the United States Government, remained online, spilling all their private secrets, even today (it is still online). Although, today, they're hosted by Scaleway, which I also included in my list of recommended web hosting providers.
When I listed OVH, I trusted YOU to be smart enough not to order a US-based server. Which you should not do, because, of course, than your website falls under US-jurisdiction. And, had WikiLeaks been on one of those US Servers at the time, they most certainly would have been shutdown.
OVH is an unusual exception. They are not the norm. Most providers who offer servers in the USA, own their own hardware, and hire their own staff, with their own office located in the USA. OVH is not one of those companies, and like any customer, they can unsubscribe and move on. Which OVH did for a time.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OVHcloud

2025-01-24 19:36:32 UTC

My day today has been work some, read some Fedi post, work some more, read some more Fedi.
The Fedi is the only thing keeping me sane right now.

2025-01-23 17:05:33 UTC

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Donald Trump, often called anything he disliked, fake news. I hated this, because his nonsense was distracting from an important, real issue.
In America, what passes as news is one celebrity type reporter, interviewing another celebrity type reporter, expressing their personal thoughts, opinions, and feelings. That is not real news. Real news would report the facts -- all of them -- The wonderful, good, bad, and ugly, and then shut up, and let you think for yourself. We do not have that in America.
Donald Trump's "fake news" was not fake. Trump is just a narcissistic fascist jerk, who simply does not like bad press. If you disagree with him, he would always, and still does, claim everyone was fake. And it does not surprise me that he is attacking news outlets. It's awful.
But it is distracting from the fact that, American news source, cannot even criticize Jeff Bezos, or Elon Musk, for example, because they own the very media outlets that would normally report on them.
It is all an awful mess, and none of it good.

2025-01-23 15:18:23 UTC

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This is why, I have been generating a list of service providers outside the United States jurisdiction. 😉
It has not been easy to generate this list. Often you could find company one, and they're based outside the USA, but they're owned by business two, who was also owned by corporation three, and unfortunately they would be based in the United States.
🤫 VPN =
* iVPN, located in Gibraltar, Europe (UK territory)
https://www.ivpn.net/
* Mullvad VPN, located in Sweden, Europe
https://mullvad.net/
* Goose VPN, located in the Netherlands, Europe
https://goosevpn.com/
* Xeovo VPN, located in Finland, Europe
https://xeovo.com/
🌐 Managed DNS =
* AdGuard DNS, located in Cyprus, Europe
https://adguard-dns.io/
* ClouDNS, located in Bulgaria, Europe
https://www.cloudns.net/
* deSEC, located in Germany, Europe
https://desec.io/
🌐 Public DNS =
* CIRA Canadian Shield, located in Canada, North America
https://www.cira.ca/en/canadian-shield/configure/
* Mullvad DNS, located in Sweden, Europe
https://mullvad.net/en/help/dns-over-https-and-dns-over-tls
🔏 Privacy focused e-mail =
* Tuta, located in Germany, Europe
https://tuta.com/
* Soverin, located in the Netherlands, Europe
https://soverin.com/
* Startmail, located in the Netherlands, Europe
https://www.startmail.com/
* Mailfence, located in Belgium, Europe
https://mailfence.com/
🌍 Domain Registration / Web Hosting =
* Scalewy, located in France, Europe
https://www.scaleway.com/
* OVH, located in France, Europe
https://www.ovhcloud.com/
* Netcup, located in Germany, Europe
https://www.netcup.com/
* Glesys, located in Sweden, Europe
https://glesys.com/
🌍 CDN =
* OVH, located in France, Europe
https://www.ovhcloud.com/en/web-hosting/options/cdn/
* Key CDN, located in Switzerland, Europe
https://www.keycdn.com/

2025-01-22 21:06:32 UTC

A friendly reminder,
The Fediverse, the social network you're using to avoid Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, or Blue Sky, is managed by real people, and not corporations. These real people, your administrator, pay for hosting so that you may share your thought, feelings, or just randomly sh-t post.
If you're financially able, take a moment to reach out to your administrator, and ask if they need help. Even a little bit can help.
#Mastodon #Misskey #CherryPick #Sharkey #Fediverse #ActivityPub

2025-01-22 18:45:11 UTC

The United States Government, in the wake of mobile cellular networks being compromised by China, finally suggested Americans use encrypted apps and services. One of those suggestions, provided as an exexample, by the Joe Biden Administration, was Signal.
Donald Trump, however, around the time Mark Zuckerberg made his announcement, concerning Meta policy, has continuously used WhatsApp as their example.
#Signal #WhatsApp #Privacy #Encryption #Safety #Security #Meta

2025-01-22 14:29:33 UTC

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You have no privacy with any Meta app. Do you see that report button in WhatsApp? It works
People think end-to-end encryption means their data is encrypted between themselves and the other person. That is how it should work.
But that is a liability Meta will not take. We are, after all, are responsible for anything that takes place on our platform. Our end-to-end encryption is between you, our servers, and the other person. It's encrypted enough that others can't see, but not from us

2025-01-22 03:38:22 UTC

Anyone who goes through my post history, knows I work for Meta (Facebook).
I am "Consumer Content Administrative Manager". My primary duties include content appeals, account appeals, account reviews, and some peer review.
It is no surprise that my job depends on people using Facebook. Today, I am going to suggest, you not do so. I can make that suggestion because we have a user base of billions, and I know most people would keep using Facebook even if the Devil ran the company. People are strange.
But if you feel you can truly live without Facebook, do so. Internally, things are changing, and not for the better. You should especially consider leaving Meta if you are a minority, woman, LGBTQ+, trans, or identify as progressive, politically. If facts matter to you, and misinformation is something you do not want to be subject toward, you should especially consider leaving, Facebook.
You have no privacy from Meta, while using Meta. None. I do not care if you believe you disabled a "feature" or "opt out" of something. You only seem to have done so. And even if you're going to continue to use Meta, uninstall the app (all of them). We collect data on you, even when you're not using the app.
#Meta #Facebook #Instagram #WhatsApp #Threads

2025-01-21 22:25:02 UTC

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If T-Mobile did not give me Netflix, I would not have Netflix.
Every show I have ever liked gets canceled on Netflix. Even their successful shows, get canceled. At some point as a subscriber, you have to ask yourself, what's the point?

2025-01-21 21:33:30 UTC

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The end of 32-bit apps is a long time coming.
YES, of course, Windows 10 and Windows 11 can run 32-bit apps. But with the growing lack of a 32-bit operating system, 32-bit specific apps will be developed less overtime. The same thing happened to 16-bit and 8-bit too.
I do not expect any operating system to 100% drop 32-bit support anytime soon. Unlike 16 or 8-bit, 32-bit lasted for 30 year or so. There will be a need for legacy support for than a while (years to come). But I do expect fewer 32-bit apps overtime.

2025-01-21 18:39:53 UTC

Americans value their privacy, and their creative works. And I'm never going to argue against such values.
But in terms of technological advancements, China's lack of privacy and creative intellectual property concerns, means the more advance AI is going to come from China.
It's a numbers game.
When you have billions of people who are used to the idea of every service or device spying on you. That makes for a powerful advantage if you're an AI developer, when the population often cannot opt out.
#AI #ArtificialIntelligence

2025-01-20 22:59:12 UTC

I am a straight male, but I still believe that love is love.
I am light skin toned, but still believe black lives matter.
I was born biologically male, remain so, and identify as male, but I still believe in women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and trans rights.
Yes, Donald Trump, that racist fascist, may be our President, but I am not going to compromise my principles and pretend his worldview is the order of the day. Elon Musk, too, can go fuck himself.
#ElonMusk #Musk #Trump #DonaldTrump #WomensRights #ProChoice #LoveIsLove #BlackLivesMatter

2025-01-20 16:24:50 UTC

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Vote blue no matter who is a suckers game, and you played yourselves. People do not work that way. People vote for who they want, what they want, and could not give two shits about someone who they cannot relate toward.
If it is not progressive, I promise you it will be conservative, again, and again, and again.
#Democrat #DNC #DCCC #DonaldTrump #Trump

2025-01-20 16:15:30 UTC

> "Adam, tells us how you really feel."
Fuck the Democratic Party, who picked a loser. Who did not have the foresight or the will to actually pick a progressive who would have won!
The whole vote blue no matter who is how we lost. People do not work that way.
#Democrat #Democratic #Democrats #DNC #DCCC #Trump #DonaldTrump