I keep seeing different versions of this and instead of posting spinoffs of it, why don’t we have one central repository that we keep promoting and improving. This would make it easier and easier for normal people to adopt new and privacy conscious solutions.
I see what you’re saying, but I think it’s important to clarify the distinction between privacy and anonymity. While platforms like Lemmy and Mastodon might not be the pinnacle of privacy (let’s be real, the most privacy-conscious choice would be to avoid these sites altogether), I believe they offer the best alternatives to the data-driven practices of FAANG products.
If I recall correctly, Lemmy and Mastodon require an email for registration but don’t ask for your cellphone information. This allows you to create a pseudonyb and alias. It allows you the freedom to engage without worrying about a direct connection back to your identity. Sure, there’s still some risk associated with your IP address, but for most people the level of data collection on these platforms isn’t a significant concern. The fact that there’s no monetization of your data means that your conversations—or lack thereof—are private to you and the users you choose to engage with.
Digital independence is about creating spaces where we can interact freely and securely. These platforms allow us to prioritize our privacy, even if they don’t guarantee complete anonymity. It’s all about finding the right balance and choosing platforms that align with our values regarding privacy and data usage.
Pretty much every social media site has that same level of “privacy”. You can make a fake facebook account with a throwaway email. Same with Twitter etc.
The big unknown (well it’s not really unknown) with Lemmy etc is what the individuals who host instances will do when the feds etc come knocking asking to hand over all the user data for someone. You can bet that every single one of them will sing like a little birds and give them the keys to the kingdom, IP address and all.
I keep seeing different versions of this and instead of posting spinoffs of it, why don’t we have one central repository that we keep promoting and improving. This would make it easier and easier for normal people to adopt new and privacy conscious solutions.
Nothing about these is necessarily “privacy conscious” though. Lemmy isn’t privacy conscious at all, neither is Mastodon for example.
I see what you’re saying, but I think it’s important to clarify the distinction between privacy and anonymity. While platforms like Lemmy and Mastodon might not be the pinnacle of privacy (let’s be real, the most privacy-conscious choice would be to avoid these sites altogether), I believe they offer the best alternatives to the data-driven practices of FAANG products.
If I recall correctly, Lemmy and Mastodon require an email for registration but don’t ask for your cellphone information. This allows you to create a pseudonyb and alias. It allows you the freedom to engage without worrying about a direct connection back to your identity. Sure, there’s still some risk associated with your IP address, but for most people the level of data collection on these platforms isn’t a significant concern. The fact that there’s no monetization of your data means that your conversations—or lack thereof—are private to you and the users you choose to engage with.
Digital independence is about creating spaces where we can interact freely and securely. These platforms allow us to prioritize our privacy, even if they don’t guarantee complete anonymity. It’s all about finding the right balance and choosing platforms that align with our values regarding privacy and data usage.
Pretty much every social media site has that same level of “privacy”. You can make a fake facebook account with a throwaway email. Same with Twitter etc.
The big unknown (well it’s not really unknown) with Lemmy etc is what the individuals who host instances will do when the feds etc come knocking asking to hand over all the user data for someone. You can bet that every single one of them will sing like a little birds and give them the keys to the kingdom, IP address and all.