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In an unexpected mask off "secure" email and VPN provider Proton took the stance of siding with the fascist MAGA Reps. Proton's services are no option for me and many others any longer. Let's collect and discuss alternatives (E2E encrypted email and VPN) here ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ‘‡

Always try to provide:

-Server location (jurisdiction)

-Governance

-Integrity/trustworthiness/transparency

-User experience/ease of use (grade 1 to 10, lets take Proton as a benchmark with an 8)

-Pricing and links

If you know alternative setups, feel free to share, too.

#ProtonExodus

Background: https://lemmy.ca/comment/13913116

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[โ€“] carlytm@lemm.ee 229 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Sigh.

Goddammit. I'm so fucking tired.

[โ€“] TheHobbyist@lemmy.zip 5 points 4 hours ago

Am I the only that don't see this the same way as the rest? I am in way way endorsing or supporting MAGA, but they did take action against big tech (though for reasons of retribution) and I see Proton only acknowledging a good person being designated to lead the next antitrust efforts, apparently with a good track record.

Proton also acknowledges Lina Kahn who has done a great job, nominated under Joe Biden.

Ultimately, I feel like from a perspective of Proton, any win against Big Tech, is a good win, and I can't disagree.

There is a longer discussion to be had around how the dems were supported by oligarchs and I think that's what Proton is referring to, they decided to turn a blind eye under the Obama administration for instance. Bernie Sanders goes to lengths about this in this interview, illuminating: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzkgWDCucNY

So all in all, maga sucks, new pick probably good, and in my view, proton not actually endorsing maga/trump but just acknowledging a good pick.

Did I miss something?

[โ€“] cyberpunk007@lemmy.ca 108 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[โ€“] WhatSay@slrpnk.net 34 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Like zombies, slow and steady, dumb and hungry

[โ€“] ZeroHora@lemmy.ml 9 points 21 hours ago
[โ€“] jaggedrobotpubes@lemmy.world 14 points 22 hours ago

Be tired with Tuta!