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In an unexpected mask off "secure" email and VPN provider Proton took the stance of siding with the fascist MAGA Reps. Proton's services are no option for me and many others any longer. Let's collect and discuss alternatives (E2E encrypted email and VPN) here ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ‘‡

Always try to provide:

-Server location (jurisdiction)

-Governance

-Integrity/trustworthiness/transparency

-User experience/ease of use (grade 1 to 10, lets take Proton as a benchmark with an 8)

-Pricing and links

If you know alternative setups, feel free to share, too.

#ProtonExodus

Background: https://lemmy.ca/comment/13913116

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[โ€“] the_three_tomatoes@lemmy.world 2 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Fair enough! So what do you hope to accomplish with this action? Like, goal wise, is it to change Proton's stance? Or is it more about being an ethical consumer?

[โ€“] LordWiggle@lemmy.world 3 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

It's so I hopefully get the right answer so I don't have to switch to an alternative for my calender (just switched from Google), my mail, vpn and password manager. I am a paying customer since May 2019. I was happy with Proton and what they stand for, their CEO is now ruining everything. "We want to switch to a foundation so our goal will be preserved." Sure... Spreading fake news and taking a political stance in the US, while at the same time claiming to be Swiss neutral. Why do almost all techbros have to become evil now Trump is becoming president again. Even Swiss foundations.

Yeah I can understand that completely.