Do you think it’s possible to retain privacy in the era of social media?

[malwins]

[Anonymous]

It's no longer possible to remain private even outside of social media. When weirdos were claiming we were being chipped with Covid vaccines, I said to those people...if you think the government or anyone else needs to chip you to find out where you are, you're about 25 years too late. Any 5th grader with a laptop can find you. There are cameras at every gas station, grocery store, roadway, city center, state crossing and so fourth. In terms of social media, if you've ever put out any information on yourself, your job, your family, your school, etc, someone has that information. It's stored for years even if you delete it. Even if you don't volunteer your own information, you show up in photos with friends, in company work photos and bios...okay, so long story, longer, no, not possible. K, thanks.

[Rosexøxø]

No, because social media is under the umbrella era known as "technology."

Every ounce of technology allows for tracking/ analyzing/ essentially retaining information

[crmoore]

Yes. It all depends in two things. 1. What you post and how frequently you post. And 2. What social media applicationshould you/society chooses to use.

In an era of closed-source software like Facebook, Twitter, etc, we have no privacy whatsoever.

[DaveJord]

To the degree that you use social media and much you put your life on the web... but as far as data and how these corporations use it, not really. I shop on line, but I refuse to use social media out side of this website.

[NathanDavis]

I still have no social media at all... I just don't use it

it doesn't mean I have privacy though... Google does have all the info on me and has sold to who knows how
many and where? lmao

[Rosexøxø]

This is considered "media"- and it is one of many tools for communication/ gaining knowledge- Aka socializing. I just thought I would add that :)

[NathanDavis]

@Rosexøxø right... a lot of people consider G@G a social media app

I just consider it an online forum, and it is actually built to work best as the browser version, and not to optimize the app for mobiles

but yes, other than G@G (which luckily for me won't link me to any family and friends) I do not have other, social media...

[Rosexøxø]

I guess you're that rare exception with a "rare" perception. :) nice to know-

Have a nice day!

[NathanDavis]

@Rosexøxø don't think it's me, but yes...

some are that... an exception to the rule, a bonafide rarity indeed...

[Jessica405]

Stop using Google! Try Duckduckgo as a starter.

[NathanDavis]

@Jessica405 I do, DDG, Brave and others... but still, my phone is an Android so there's no escape... lmao

[Jessica405]

Luckily, I do not use a smart phone. Bog standard Doro €20 cheapy. Makes phone calls and handles texts.

Brave good. Do you use Tails?

[NathanDavis]

@Jessica405 I don't know about Tails yet, what is it for?

and yes, I do use my smartphone as less as possible, lol... but I really need it for work nowadays

[Jessica405]

It is a fairly secure OS based on Linux. Runs from a USB key. Leaves no trace.

https://tails.boum.org/

[NathanDavis]

@Jessica405 oh okay... if it is light enough, I might pick up a USB and give it a try later tonight

[Alex8736]

absolutely not...https://www.vox.com/recode/2022/9/6/23333517/frances-haugen-code-meta-facebook-whistleblower this is what it comes down to

[Guy13]

Not if you have anything “Smart” in your house excluding the power and water grids. Any SM you’re done. Ever ordered anything online or online banking?-If so then Done…. No Privacy ✅

[malwins]

I meant more like people knowing about ur biz

[malwins]

Like i have this Problem.. like i wanna go to a hair shop secretly and I can’t do it because this bitch wanna take my pics

[Guy13]

Exactly. All people and all Systems. No escape individually or institutionally.

[malwins]

Umm no it’s not necessary for her to be exposing me like that. I will simply stop going there since she has no sense

[Guy13]

Give her an ultimatum…you seem like a straightforward lady who can give an ultimatum with a smile and serious sort of Vibe. Don’t take a pic of me. Don’t broadcast me in your SMs without asking my permission.
I sense that ability to be perceive sincerely but not bitchy even through the computer box.

[malwins]

Like legit I had a bartender 2 days ago putting a pic of me bragging that if I allow him to keep it 5000 people will see it
Dude wtf cares about ur 5000 friends? U a bartender! U ain’t even remotely a celebrity

[Guy13]

I think I could have lots of fun with you over martini 🍸 🫒…. Unknown dual 🤳. Excuse myself to restroom…text you pic. Look 👀 here…. Pic. I want and extra blue cheese 🫒 and it’s on you…. I’ve got a global network. DELETES come with a price

😚

[Anonymous]

To some degree yes.

This guy went through the privacy topics and shares with us all about his research and what we can do about it.

https://youtube.com/c/TheHatedOne

[Jessica405]

Sure you can. Use the right OS, browser, a VPN, etc. Never use your real name, age, date of birth. Never post a photo. That's just for a start.

[AviatorTom]

Of course it is... make a conscious effort to not be a slave to your smartphone and social media, don't post everything on it, be selective

[malwins]

Yeah I also think it’s possible

[malwins]

Only the thing is, or how I feel, is that I have to make extra effort to retain privacy these daYs
Transparent is the new standard. Like soon releasing sextapes will get normal

[roy_ricky09]

Who said and made these standards? Don't fall into the trap of fitting in, do what is right.

[malwins]

@roy_ricky09 yeah but u have to make extra effort to retain privacy

[DryGermanGuy]

Not with these pictures, bébé! 😬😂
Myself, I never joined all these „social“ platforms. I have rarely read something interesting on Facebook, etc.

[jshm2]

Eh... thats what "privacy settings" are for, kiddo.

[andreasderjuengere]

Very much so.

It's up to me only what I ''post''... and where :D

[exitseven]

nope, the information that is being gathered on everyone will keep you up at night.

[TroyDT]

There is no privacy anymore unless you live in a cave in the side of a mountain.

[dragoblack]

Yep, just interact offline and dont post about everything

[Xtendable]

You would have to make sure you compartmentalise a lot. Nice profile pic, too

[Anonymous]

Very hard to do but only possible if you don’t have any any

[slatyb]

Yes, don't use social media.

[MiamiMadness]

Not really, that’s why I only use snap

[AngelOfLight258]

It's difficult but possible.

[Googlemyahoo]

Don’t use social media?

[Dingsbums]

Yes don’t have social media

[_Just_A_girl_]

If you have penname alias

[roy_ricky09]

Absolutely. Stop using a smartphone. Simple

[Passing_by]

Sure, if you aren't using it

[Anonymous]

Yes, but only do a certain degree.

[TallAnon]

Definitely, I do so.

[jimmy2]

Very little