The most common argument used in defense of mass surveillance is ‘If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear’. Try saying that to women in the US states where abortion has suddenly become illegal. Say it to investigative journalists in authoritarian countries. Saying ‘I have nothing to hide’ means you stop caring about anyone fighting for their freedom. And one day, you might be one of them.
  • DannyMac@lemm.eeEnglish
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    5 months ago

    I love Mullvad. You don’t see them in any ads (No “this video is brought to you by Mullvad VPN”) and you can pay them any way you’d like… Including cash!

    • yannic@lemmy.caEnglish
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      5 months ago

      No port forwarding, though. Some old guides still list them as having that capability, so I try to mention it frequently.

        • yannic@lemmy.caEnglish
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          5 months ago

          I don’t see why having options are turn-offs except maybe for those who provide said options.

          • DannyMac@lemm.eeEnglish
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            5 months ago

            I don’t understand. I mean I see why not having port forwarding would turn someone off from going with Mullvad, but I understand Mullvad’s rationale for doing so.

    • TrickDacy@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      5 months ago

      It’s the only VPN I’ve seen advertised irl though. I’ve seen it advertised in the metro and on buses, which struck me as odd

      • aStonedSanta@lemm.eeEnglish
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        5 months ago

        That’s crazy lol whereabouts are ya? Midwestern USA on my end. I don’t recall ever seeing an IRL VPN ad.