>installed all the privacy add-ons in the entire universe Slightly off-topic, but it is very likely this is a net decrease in privacy. I know your hyperbolizi

>installed all the privacy add-ons in the entire universe Slightly off-topic, but it is very likely this is a net decrease in privacy. I know your hyperbolizing, but your unique combination of add-ons could very well be used to fingerprint you with much more accuracy than someone solely using only Privacy Badger + HTTPS Everywhere, for example. Hiding info is good, but blending in is better. -- >The tech industry will continue to disrespect people's attention and privacy, because ultimately nobody really cares. I'm generally pessamistic as well. But, the signs lately have been good. It's taking a long time for the non-tech savvy to catch up and realize what's happening with their data (and what that actually means), but as they do, the push will be stronger. We're seeing more lashback for privacy breaches now than we have ever before. Keep the momentum going. If the people like you and me quit out now, non-tech savvy or on-the-fencers will give up too. Then all really is lost. >Ultimately, I have gone through all this struggle and stress for nothing. Not for nothing unless you are only considering a visible, external impact as your metric. Realistically you've improved your life, reduced the amount of your life others know about you, and are participating in a cause (even if you don't feel like it's doing anything). >This fight has been lost a thousand times throughout history - it will always be lost. I am wondering whether it's best to just shut up and get on board? Yes. With that attitude, it might just be.