The most common argument used in defense of mass surveillance is ‘If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear’. Try saying that to women in the US states where abortion has suddenly become illegal. Say it to investigative journalists in authoritarian countries. Saying ‘I have nothing to hide’ means you stop caring about anyone fighting for their freedom. And one day, you might be one of them.
    • yannic@lemmy.caEnglish
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      3 days ago

      I don’t see why having options are turn-offs except maybe for those who provide said options.

      • DannyMac@lemm.eeEnglish
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        2 days ago

        I don’t understand. I mean I see why not having port forwarding would turn someone off from going with Mullvad, but I understand Mullvad’s rationale for doing so.

        • yannic@lemmy.caEnglish
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          2 days ago

          I understand their decision to stop offering it, too, especially if I were in their position as a service provider. I still like the feature as a consumer.