kimlelly

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by kimlelly 13y ago
I suggest Switzerland. It's not part of the EU (therefor not subject to EU laws), it's politically neutral (it never goes to war), it's one of the best examples of healthy democratic systems and it values privacy very much.
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by kimlelly 13y ago
I'm starting to think that we didn't deserve Edward Snowden's sacrifice (kind of like nobody deserved Jesus, in case he existed). And then the next question: What must future potential whistleblowers feel, when they're f
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by kimlelly 13y ago
My opinion is this: Tech solutions (encryption everywhere, VPNs, etc.) are necessary, but will only help us let people to work on "real" solutions (meaning: without being suppressed by the gov't along the way). And the only w
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by kimlelly 13y ago
But to be fair, Mr Clapper apologized. :-D Seriously though: If this guy thinks it's a good idea to "apologize" for working against the People behind their backs and then lying about it, it means they take the People for real
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by kimlelly 13y ago
Then we should start an initiative to get everybody to request their file (it's the old "I would do it if you do it" problem). IMO, the only way to make sure this kind of mass surveillance can be kept from happening again, wo
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by kimlelly 13y ago
But then again, can we trust them to give us the "the real thing"?
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Your personal NSA/FBI file: How to get it(dailykos.com)
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by kimlelly 13y ago
What does everybody think about the outcome? Was it a failure or a success? And most of all: Where should we go from here?
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Independence Day, NSA leaks inspire 'Fourth Amendment' rallies(usnews.nbcnews.com)
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EU to vote on whether to suspend U.S. data sharing agreements(zdnet.com)
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by kimlelly 13y ago
Well, yeah, in the end it all comes down to who you're willing to trust. So it's everyone's personal choice. Personally, the only "web company" I'm willing to trust, is Mozilla. And that's probably the res
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by kimlelly 13y ago
They were lying, just like everybody else... http://gigaom.com/2013/06/29/new-prism-slides-say-the-progra...
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by kimlelly 13y ago
I know, it's not easy to keep up with all these revelations coming out every day... Here you go: http://gigaom.com/2013/06/29/new-prism-slides-say-the-progra...
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by kimlelly 13y ago
Is there a reason why this bug could _not_ be used as a feature by Google to work more effectively with the NSA? (It doesn't sound too far fetched to me, since we know that the NSA has even installed hardware at companies like Google.)
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by kimlelly 13y ago
So, if I get this right, it's a bug which could be used as a feature by Google to work more effectively with the NSA. (It doesn't sound too far fetched to me, since we know that the NSA has even installed hardware at companies lik
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by kimlelly 13y ago
Give RetroShare a try: http://retroshare.sourceforge.net/ It's: 1. Decentralized (real p2p, no central servers) 2. Encrypted communication 3. Easier to set up than encrypted email: Install -> Exchange "certific
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by kimlelly 13y ago
You may give https://mullvad.net a try: - You can pay cash - They're based in Europe
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by kimlelly 13y ago
> [DELETED] planned to gather intelligence against the leaders of the protest groups That's where RetroShare comes in: http://retroshare.sourceforge.net/ It's: 1. Decentralized (real p2p, no central servers) 2.
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by kimlelly 13y ago
Yes, show support for the 4th Amendment and at the same time - just in case the current level of support will continue to be ridiculed by the government - communicate safely: Use RetroShare: http://retroshare.sourceforge.net&#x2F
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by kimlelly 13y ago
> It is about the people. We call this a "democracy". What I meant to say is this: It's not that Americans hate Europeans or vice versa or that Muslims hate Americans or Muslims hate Europeans. We are human beings that sha
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by kimlelly 13y ago
> but america is a democratic country. Yes and no. Democracy only works when there is real transparency. And that's the problem with US media: They're in the pockets of Big Money. Result: Brainwashing wins over Democracy.
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by kimlelly 13y ago
I get your outrage, but I think this: It's not about the _People_ of USA or Europe. So let's not become hostile against each other. (It's almost _never_ about the _people_ between nations. It's _governments_ that fuck up
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by kimlelly 13y ago
Using it: People from all over the world... http://www2.clustrmaps.com/counter/maps.php?url=http://retro...
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by kimlelly 13y ago
100% true, unfortunately. But just a little bit of patience: the more users join the platform, the sooner somebody graphically talented is going to step forward and make this excellent piece of tech shine on the surface as well...
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by kimlelly 13y ago
> ...recommend a good, more secure alternative to Google? https://startpage.com has currently the best results, IMO.
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by kimlelly 13y ago
> A tougher change is finding (if it exists) a Box alternative. Depending on your needs, RetroShare might be the one: http://retroshare.sourceforge.net/
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by kimlelly 13y ago
I agree, there's room for improvement, but: We're talking about saving the very foundations of democracy, these days (things like: free speech). So I guess our UI sorrows will have to wait a few days...
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by kimlelly 13y ago
Sure, not 100%, but way more than closed source any day. (edit) Now, for comparison's sake, you'd have to try and apply that same rigour to MS Windows or MacOS/iOS...
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by kimlelly 13y ago
Avoid web services as much as possible and use desktop software whenever possible. Then make sure your operating system is open source.
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by kimlelly 13y ago
And some general advice to keep more of your privacy: 1. Use an open source operating system. 2. Communicate over RetroShare: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5983913

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