I’ve wrangled over this very question for years. I’ve looked at all the research, I’ve read all of the articles and I’ve witnessed all of the armchair security ‘experts’ make their claims one way or the other. I got so exhausted bouncing back and forth between a dozen screamed opinions, I walked away. In the end, I decided to go with Signal and it has served my needs for a secure and private instant messenger with no ads or shady crypto-scams without fail.

If you haven’t used it in a year, get rid of it.

A man of culture, here. I concur, good sir!

Totally agree with this assessment and this advice. Well said!

‘mike it’ or ‘nuke it’.

My friend, you’re still missing the point. None of us can see into the future - we can’t know how our actions will inspire or encourage others. The Jacobins couldn’t have revolutionized anyone without the courageous actions of other revolutionaries (like those school boys) before them that slowly built upon each other over time to produce the collective sentiment that would lead to the overthrow. You are, of course, welcome to your own opinion.

Considering that most of the basic freedoms we currently enjoy were built upon the backs of those who died, you may have missed the point.

It would be a huge mistake, but I could see it happening.

You don’t have to be. What you’ve described is exactly what class consciousness is all about - recognizing that there’s a different set of rules for those who aren’t in power. :)

Looks like somebody just became class conscious. Welcome to the real fight, amigo!

I mean…if that’s their thing…don’t kinkshame!

Absolutely fantastic article. Thanks so much for sharing!

Well, what are you expecting, in return? Are people not replying/reacting to your posts? Maybe you’re posting in the wrong community. Really, what are you wanting to see that you’re not seeing?

Anytime you use YouTube, you’re using AI. Anytime you use a web browser that gives you ‘search suggestions’, you’re using AI. Those are just two very simple examples. You’re sorely mistaken if you think AI isn’t being forced upon you every single day.

Tunafish.

I would have to say organized religion. I grew up in a pretty strict christian home, but as I grew older I began to see how much of what I had been told was just patently false and designed to manipulate and control. I have done a lot (decades worth) of studying and reading and I’m confident that the conclusions I have arrived at are correct. Of course, your mileage may vary.

Yeah, I’ve never had to deal with swarms of insects splattering against my windshield. We’ve never had that, here. But a few here and there every time I drive.

Yeah, I was going to say - when was the last time this didn’t happen?

Look.

Trump could throat-punch a homeless orphan in the middle of a church on Christmas Day and there’s not a single judge in this country who would send him to jail. The man is untouchable. He’s been convicted of 34 felonies and hasn’t spent a single day in jail. He was impeached TWICE during his last term and still hung on to the presidency.

The only thing we can do is wait for the evil fucker to die of old age. That’s it.

Bandcamp is your friend. Check out an artist called ‘The Secession’. You can also check him out on the Youtubs.