I honestly dont know if i should post it here or not, but here goes. Most people that are privacy aware (or foss aware, they go hand in hand at this point) commonly have “that one program” that they cant quite let go.

Heres the thing, in my mind when i use such a service, my mind keeps nagging me that i COULD be using another program/service (this goes vice versa really)

If you have ever been in such a situation, what did you do to keep that little gremlin in your head at bay,

  • N-E-N
    38·
    11 months ago

    Remind myself of the 80/20 idea (or something like that)

    20% of the effort gets you 80% there. Easy things like using Firefox instead of Chrome, Signal/Telegram instead of FB messenger/Whatsapp, managing cookies and opting out of tracking options is already doing a lot more than most people.

    • DreadPotato@sopuli.xyz
      3·
      11 months ago

      I’ve been wanting to ditch FB messenger for years now, but everyone I communicate with use it, so it’s impossible.

      • N-E-N
        2·
        11 months ago

        I try to encourage basically everyone I’m friends with to move to Telegram or Signal to talk to me. If they don’t, they get slower responses 🤷 I don’t open it regularly

        • DreadPotato@sopuli.xyz
          3·
          11 months ago

          I just get rolling eyes and the “I don’t want another app for messaging…” whenever I suggest it.

          • N-E-N
            2·
            11 months ago

            Yea I get that from some people. I just say “well this app is better and more secure/privacy oriented. It’s most of what I use so if you want faster responses that’s what I’d recommend”