What More Can I Do? (Rant)
from Confining@lemmy.dbzer0.com to privacy@lemmy.ml on 08 Jun 15:46
https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/70233778

I am sick and tired of these companies and these stupid governments and I’m also tired of the people who continue to let it happen. I am asking you guys, what more can I do? What more can be done? I think I’m facing a privacy fatigue.

I use mainly foss apps or “sideloaded” apps when possible, I take a lot of precautions for my privacy and try to cut the leak of my data at the roots. And have gotten to a point where I can’t find my name on data brothers websites. I’ve done almost everything that is recommended except for privacy phone and self hosting (which I already got into). I genuinely enjoy these things and love learning how it works but this fight does take a toll.

I’ve contributed as much as possible and are asking you guys what else can I do? I use foss apps, donate when financially feasible (mainly crypto if they have it), share the apps and even made my parents move to some, and even sent letters to representatives (even under my parents and siblings). Only thing I haven’t done is contribute code which I plan on doing soon since I’m learning and it’s a field I’m interested in. I wish I can protest but there aren’t protest anywhere close to me. I want to continue the fight but sometimes I do get tired of the news and the laws and the companies and I end up asking myself what else can I do?

I am not saying I want to give up, I’m actually the opposite but I have noticed a toll on my mental. Is this just me? Or have you guys also noticed and felt this way. I just want for everyone to get together and protest the absolute shit out of these people and get them out of here. I do think this country (usa) is so divided that I don’t see Gen Z protest like those in Nepal, Indo, Philippines, etc happening here and it saddens me. Just wish everyone can come together but if we did that, how else would they control us right?

Just makes me mad and tired that’s all I’m saying. Sorry if I repeated myself but I hope you get the message I’m saying. Maybe I just need a friend to talk to.

#privacy