umean2me

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I entirely understand that the more secure and private a means of communication gets, the less convenient it is. That being said it seems like there should be some way to be reasonably secure while still being able to promote these types of things.

To be completely transparent I am not planning on being said organizer of protests, but recent events have simply piqued my interest in the topic. I've read certain frequently referenced materials like "What is Security Culture", "Confidence Courage Connection Trust", and "Mobile Phone Security for Activists and Agitators". I feel like the more resources I read the more it seems like there is no general consensus on the best solutions even for similar threat models.

So far the only thing I've truly gathered is that if you want the best security and privacy you should just not use online communications, which obviously is sub-optimal for gaining traction.

Some people say using Signal is the best means of communication, but that the use of phone numbers and centralization could be a concern. Some people say SimpleX, but cite concerns about notifications or how it hasn't been around long enough to be fully vetted. There's Briar which actually seems great but goodbye to every iPhone user.

Is there any completely solid answer to such a scenario where privacy and security must be upheld while maintaining outreach? I get all things will have their tradeoffs, but is the best solution really just using network communications as little as possible and being careful about your presence?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Idk something about strengthening American economy making it more self reliant. Which is why he’s putting tariffs on all of the things we can’t sustainably produce here and are outsourced for a reason, y’know, so we can, uh…

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

Not to mention, blue means democrat. If the lines are blue they can blame it on the democrats when things go wrong!

[–] [email protected] 33 points 1 week ago (12 children)

I don't really see people defending TSA anywhere. I just see people pointing out that Trump thinks DEI initiatives are at fault, while simultaneously thinking that thinning out the workforce in a notoriously understaffed field will strengthen the workforce.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

I will spice up your life I'm an independent voter and didn't vote for Orange Nero :D

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

One of these will make the news and one wouldn't. If the goal of a protest is to spread awareness and draw attention, going to where politicians live will probably get you a restraining order and a cozy ride in the back of a police vehicle and the protest will likely go unnoticed.

Not saying these types of protests are not necessary or unhelpful! I'm just saying that, in order to draw the most attention to your cause, you inconvenience daily lives. Those are the things that make headlines and viral posts, not a secluded protest on private property.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

This is what I was trying to say but didn't have the foresight to elaborate and that seems to have earned me some downvotes lol

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago (12 children)

It is not natural to be racist.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Not at all what I’m saying, of course actions have consequences.

What the commenter was saying is that all Americans deserve what’s happening, even those who voted for Harris. I think it’s pretty disingenuous to say that the people who are impacted by what’s going on right now deserve what’s happening.

You may have spread as much information as you could and pushed for change and tried to warn as many people as you could, but it doesn’t matter and we all deserve this because a portion of people stayed home and Trump ended up winning the election.

Incredibly defeatist claim.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I think most people agree with you, and I don’t really think anyone would say that hiring illegal workers to lower prices and pay them lower wages is a solution.

People are upset not because they can’t exploit illegal immigrants anymore, but because the solution should’ve been to provide the working immigrants with worker protections and easier paths to citizenship (which you suggested something similar). Instead they’re attempting to suddenly and forcefully deport all of them.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

What a boring way to view the world

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago
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