Since it comes up often on here, these are the reasons why I use a VPN provider: 1. my threat model is not my government. It seems that the TLAs have thoroughl

Since it comes up often on here, these are the reasons why I use a VPN provider: 1. my threat model is not my government. It seems that the TLAs have thoroughly pwned our privacy for a long time now. (please note that I am in no way advocating for this mass surveillance, but I don't see that I have much choice in the matter) 2. My threat model includes my ISP. I am forced to use a scummy ISP who would openly steal my data if I let them. Same with my mobile provider. 3. My threat model includes the data thieves who have obvious business models built around selling my stolen data to the highest bidder. 4. My threat model includes black hats and script kiddies. 5. Do I trust my VPN provider? Eh. A little. For now. The thing is, I trust them more than #s 2,3,4 above. What other choice do I have?