It feels like I am too overwhelmed about my online privacy when I know that it is entirely not in my control. I am trying to completely block GAFAM+other privacy violators. But after some hours/days, I re-enabled it. Because most of the time I can’t avoid them, maybe it is essential to use some privacy tools too.

For example, Using NoGoogle in Adguard, then when signing up on Matrix, the Google Captcha got blocked. Blocking cloudflare and Amazon blocks also signal connections. Blocking entire Google made it hard to install/update apps and watch or download YouTube videos.

I don’t know what to do, but this is what is happening in my life as a loop. Unable to take a decision and stand still on that decision.

This also affects my feeling like too much worry and fear about online privacy.

Also, my screen time gets extremely increased by always being online to find a perfect solution for online privacy. Almost Everyday. Then I lose my beautiful life events and the time to get some relaxation and enjoy nature.

Any solution for this at all? Do you guys ever face an issue like this?

  • utopiah@lemmy.ml
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    4 months ago

    Psychologically speaking I think about the situation as

    • a learning process rather than a destination (when you mention “perfect” that’s a warning sign)
    • a spectrum rather a binary position (even a king back centuries ago or a rich CEO or a powerful politician today has limited privacy, so it’s about moving positively over that spectrum)
    • a worthwhile adventure helping to better learn about other things (e.g psychology, technology, politics) rather only costs

    So… yes in fine it’s the same, i.e “more hoops” to go through to do the same things, BUT when framed positively it’s genuinely more exciting, more empowering!