andy1011000 Proton CEO posted:
āPeople honestly seem to forget that I live in Switzerland, where Republican/Democrat doesnāt mean anything, and Trump isnāt even on our ballot to be voted forā¦ā
Onyx376. replied:
āThe point is that fighting for a more just and equal society is not just about fighting for the fundamental right to privacy but also for all other fundamental rights, including individual rights and life. When you, as the CEO of a company that starts from these principles, nod positively to whatever action a political figure like Trump, who is known for always flagrantly putting his private interests ahead of those of his own nation, makes speeches about eliminating minorities, hurting their rights as citizens and flirting with Nazi movements, it is understandable that members of the privacy community are disappointed as this reveals a little about who is being the face of a company that should follow contrary principles. But now we really know what āfreedomā means to you.ā
Itās moreso the trust factor for me. Proton is secure, I know; but the company behind it has been making many bad decisions lately.
They were extremely unprofessional dealing with this. I mean, who comments their own political views on a company account then doubles down??? Thatās just stupid to me.
I should have specified that I might not even switch off of proton, Iād like to know alternatives JIC shit hits the fan :(
Same. After the whole AI fiasco and the crypto fiasco, this is just adding insult to injury.
The security vulnerability behind any decent VPN is the VPN provider. When theyāre signalling support of fascists and technocrats you need to move on because their mask slipped and their real motives have been exposed. The sheer gall it takes to pretend you can believe Trump supports privacy goals is laughable.
The question is really who is an actual alternative.
The question is really who is an actual alternative.
None, really.
All companies have skeletons in their closets, itās not a matter of if, itās a matter of when. I donāt trust companies, but not everyone can self-host. As for your question; Mullvad seems good, but be wary.
