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.
  • TrickDacy@lemmy.worldEnglish
    71·
    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

    • DannyMacEnglish
      1·
      5 months ago

      I live in a rural area, so I’ve not seen any VPN ads IRL. I wasn’t aware they had real world ads. Thanks for letting me know!

      • TrickDacy@lemmy.worldEnglish
        21·
        5 months ago

        Yeah I thought it was super weird even in the city. VPN just doesn’t seem mainstream enough to plaster on the metro !

    • aStonedSantaEnglish
      11·
      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.