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My nieces and nephews convinced me to get Snapchat, and it was fun entertaining them with the funny filters for about a week, but I noped out of that feature first thing. I ended up deleting the app after the novelty wore off for them because it also sent a ton of promotions, and even though I don’t think it could see my contacts with the settings I had, it seemed like the type of app that would abruptly opt me into things without warning.

Also, even with just basic notifications enabled, it managed to send me ads and promotions every week.

I really dislike Snapchat lol

I’ve never been convinced by the “Why worry about privacy if you have nothing to hide?” argument. It seems to me privacy is a virtue worth protecting in and of itself. I always think about the bathroom door argument. I want to shit in peace. No, I can’t explain to you exactly why, but on some level the ability to do that has value in and of itself. I don’t need someone breaking down the door and then demanding I explain myself, and telling me things like “it’s not an issue” or “it’s not like somebody wants to steal from your home.”

Example: I love my husband, but I don’t need to take out my phone and check if he’s on his way home, or had to take the long way around because of roadwork, or had a bad day and has stopped by the dispensary. There’s no way that’s not creepy to me, sorry. Conversely, he doesn’t need to know that I’ve been struggling with money lately, so I stopped by Walmart for those pretty flowers.

Also consider that by sharing your location data, you are sharing your data with a nefarious third party who is using that data for things like targeted advertising, and likely with state agencies that may not have your best interests in mind.

While I’m aware there is no way to be truly private online, I do believe this community is about people who are concerned about this and are not just rolling over while the attacks on our privacy advance. I am especially invested in privacy as a LGBT+ person whose country is rapidly descending into fascism. I am invested as a feminist who cares about women’s rights to their own bodily autonomy and healthcare. I am invested as a transgender ally who wants trans kids and adults to receive the acceptance and care that they need. Even if I didn’t personally feel invested in matters of privacy (I do), I would hope that I’d pursue the trend nevertheless for the well-being of others.

Is this accurate? I don’t know any young people in my family who wouldn’t find it creepy to be cyberstalked

You have so much respect from me, you don’t even know…

Thank you for all of this

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It’s a sad fact that the rural midwest has become very car-centric, to the point that there are actual work duties requiring that type of travel

But I get it, because I’ve been in a similar position myself

It’s true that we need more and better public transportation infrastructure in the rural midwestern US, but typically towns are within EV range. I’d much rather see resources being directed towards alternatives to personal vehicles. The status quo is inaccessible and, to be blunt, straight up discriminatory to certain demographics.

I’m glad I read this post because I certainly don’t plan to visit the site.

Everything is bad, but a highlight for me is Ellen Degeneres posting “Welcome to Gay Twitter!” as if she is still relevant or respected by us LGBT+ people, and as if a site created by The Zuck to appeal to the type of person who thinks Miracle Whip is too spicy could ever be “gay” anything.

They also pulled support for Dylan Mulvaney and anything LGBT+

That whole arc feels bad

Thunder is also on F-Droid, which will also keep it up to date

The only reason I haven’t switched to it from Jerboa is that sometimes I’ll make a comment so I can come back to a thread later, but there’s no way to check your profile on Thunder

Drew like a dark, fucked up version of Light Gary haha. Just a glimpse into my dark reality. A full stare into my twisted perspective would make most simply go insane lmao

Where are these gnarly communities you speak of?

Y’know, so I can make sure to avoid them