You could feel grateful that Google saved your ass, embarrassed that it needed saving, and annoyed that Google caused the hazard it saved you from. Not creating

You could feel grateful that Google saved your ass, embarrassed that it needed saving, and annoyed that Google caused the hazard it saved you from. Not creating a local backup file is probably their way of making you more dependent on them. I've accidentally lost bookmarks due to Firefox upgrades but only through my own most grievous fault (long story). Hoping not to sound like a jerk, I propose taking personal responsibility for backups and security of important and sensitive data as a way forward.