Since you didn't actually answer the question "why should I care?", perhaps you might deign to answer these instead: >>I'm not a fan of many organizations/indi

Since you didn't actually answer the question "why should I care?", perhaps you might deign to answer these instead: >>I'm not a fan of many organizations/individuals. Should I survey them all to create a database of software those folks use and refuse to use any software they use? What value would I derive from such actions? Why are those useful questions? Pick some software -- any software in wide use -- and you'll find that someone you find objectionable is using such software. That includes OS's, browsers, databases, web/application servers, BIOS firmware, chat clients/servers, etc., etc., etc. If using software that's also used by someone whose actions and/or rhetoric are objectionable to you is "capitulation" to those with whom you oppose/disagree, then you should power off all your electronic devices, smash them into little pieces and never look back. But (IMHO, at least) taking such a position takes "guilt by association" to ridiculous extremes, especially when talking about open source software that can be audited and modified to suit your purposes. Don't want your sensitive information shared? Don't share it on platforms not under your control. Full stop. I'll say it again[0], "three can keep a secret. If two are dead." Food for thought, no? [0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37602606 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37602606