Google, Meta, X and all the Tech Bros

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I’m going to guess that the “underperformers” will just coincidentally all be women and LGBTQ+ folks who have protested the new policies, and those who spoke out against the new execs/board member picks.

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Isn’t that just the most amazing coincidence? What are the odds?

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And the pay taxes part, Andreessen? Any comment on how you all stopped paying your share?

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Our services are essential until they’re not.

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Now that is the dumbest thing I’ve read all day. Might be time to trash my proton account.

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I’m thinking the same thing. I’m going to give this service a try:

I’m open to other suggestions as I don’t really know anything about Tuta.

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Wow… i was that close to paying for the upgraded email plan. I thought they were the good guys but no, they’re just another big tech boss who is sliding over to the right.

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I don’t have any suggestions, but Tuta looks promising. Reading through the team blurbs, it sounds like they are working for privacy for the right reasons. I think I’ll give them a try, too. Thanks!

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For what it’s worth

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Taking it out for a test drive.
Thanks for the heads up.

Will report back, especially re any major difficulties.

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Well, my endless procrastinating in getting a Protonmail account has finally paid off, I guess. Though being on Gmail hasn’t ceased to be a problem.

ETA: Anyone else bothered by how no combination of values, stakes, education or past virtues seem to be enough to keep previously respectable people and organizations from absolutely losing their minds and going full MAGA? What’s next, Ben & Jerry’s releasing a flavor celebrating Trump, with little chocolate swastika pieces?

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On the subject of TikTok — how is it being banned? Isn’t it still available internationally? Can a website be used or do you need the app?

On the subject of Proton — WTF!? I just started trying their VPL this week. Now I have to think about that.

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It won’t be available in US app stores and I read that unless the ban is lifted, TikTok will be shutting off the app in the US. I assume a VPN would work on the website, but :woman_shrugging:

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