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BarryWW
Member for: 1.9 years

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Google now uses its "Got it" pattern on Android to let users enable new ads privacy features.      (x.com)

submitted by BarryWW to technology 1.5 years ago

4 comments

People tend to click 'got it' after reading something as an unconscious reaction,
but that doesn't imply agreement.
Google is playing word tricks with us.
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Canada bans WeChat and Kaspersky products on govt devices.     (www.bleepingcomputer.com)

submitted by BarryWW to WorldNews 1.6 years ago

4 comments

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She's damn good at faking.     (x.com)

submitted by BarryWW to whatever 1.6 years ago

28 comments

This is a great video on how easy it is to socially engineer people.
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So, a P2P decentralized network and the Fediverse network are not the same, right? If I understood correctly. Then why is Mastodon calling itself a decentralized social media?     (BigBadTech)

submitted by BarryWW to BigBadTech 1.7 years ago

10 comments

I mean, lately, loads of peeps are diving into the Fediverse pool 'cause Big Tech censorship shithole, right?
Within the Fediverse network, you've got these cool spots (instances, if we're being all formal) tailor-made for different content vibes. But, a heads-up: get too wild, and you might get a time-out (yeah, bans).

Now, let's flip the coin. Decentralized P2P networks? Man, they're like the punk rock of the internet. All about that freedom, where everyone's jamming on the same level. And the devs? They can't just mute your epic solo (aka, delete content or ban accounts).

WireMin's caught my eye as a legit decentralized app:http://wiremin.org/

Ban-free zone
No identity crisis (not required personal info)
No sneaky server storing your deets

But (and there's always a 'but'), this does mean any Tom, Dick, or Harry can jump in. That might mean more spam or, y'know, some ahem spicy content.
As of now, though? It's pretty chill, a few risqué bits aside. Probably not swarming with users... yet.

Here's my two cents: with the cyber boogeyman and Big Brother's growing love for censorship, I'm not betting all my chips on the Fediverse. Decentralized networks, though? They're the dark horses, bound to lead the race someday.

What do you guys think?
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So Rumble is on fire now, thx to UK's Online Safety Bill.     (news)

submitted by BarryWW to news 1.7 years ago

9 comments

People are starting to realize how much censorship there is.

So Rumble is on fire now, fight for user's Privacy Right & Free Speech right,

Hey! Any social media platform can do the same thing?
Mario Nawfal says Twitter, and I was like, 'You're joking, right? 😂
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Why do technology companies eventually become 'BIG TECH'?      (ShowerThoughts)

submitted by BarryWW to ShowerThoughts 1.8 years ago

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CCDH is preparing their second attack, an attack on our 1st amendment right. Goal? KILL FREEDOM OF SPEECH.

I don't think Twitter/X fully supports freedom of speech, and while I don't support hate speech, I believe people should have the ability to see unhealthy content and simply ignore it; we are adults.

However, what's happening with Twitter/X gives me pause...
Why do technology companies eventually become 'BIG TECH'? They were the innovators, leading humanity to the next level and a better future.

I think we all know the answer:
Powerful entities and governments are behind them; they are the true RULERS. Everyone needs to obey them.

Centralized platforms make it easy for them to be controlled by a single person, a powerful entity, a country.
We need to move forward to a decentralized network. It is UNSTOPPABLE and RESISTANT to CENSORSHIP.

Social media alternatives: Nostr & WireMin.
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“No space on the internet was ever private.” U agree with that?     (whatever)

submitted by BarryWW to whatever 1.9 years ago

9 comments

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Data privacy: how to counter the “I have nothing to hide” argument?     (whatever)

submitted by BarryWW to whatever 1.9 years ago

13 comments

Are you okay with these?

Big tech companies stealing your data and making fortunes from it, spying on your browser and checking what products you have looked up...

Handing out your email address and phone number, so they can use it to link to your true identity or other social media platform accounts.


After all, it is becoming increasingly difficult to protect personal privacy on the internet these days.