IMHO you cannot trust it and you are being sensible. I would have the attitude of: dont worry as who cares about my stuff.. except that i think our society is

IMHO you cannot trust it and you are being sensible. I would have the attitude of: dont worry as who cares about my stuff.. except that i think our society is not at a place where this is valid. we dont have the means to address it if we are acted againt. also using the techniques you are forced into by doing this (e.g. face to face chats about things very important to you) is a security measure that humatiy needs. I fully get the attitude of: i am going to enjoy my life to the fullest while i can and if i get fucked down the road so be it. but i cannot stomach it myself. the diversity of humanity is a great safety net and the key driver of this is our independand risk/reward calculations. .. one way or another be at peace with your decision. I just accept lots of people around me get more out of technology (and are probably more productive or efficient as a result).. i kind of err on the side of so long as you are happy for the time that you are blessed with life and you are not screwing anyone else over just do your thing, as know one knows when the ride is going to end. EDIT: to be clear i am here posting bullshit on HN, so its not like i dont engage etc.. i just pretty much treat everything on a computer with the same level of privacy/security: none.