Queen HawlSera

google drive, getting away

https://lemm.ee/post/3932253

google drive, getting away - lemm.ee

So here is the issue, I use Google Drive because I am a writer who does a lot of writing. And I thought the cloud was a reliable way to store my writing, however now Google is looking through it’s to train their ai. And I’m worried about that, especially since I have written a lot of questionable content, porn and the like. What if Google Now arbitrarily decides that I’m not using Google Drive properly and bans me from the Google, that’s not good. What should I do and what alternatives can I use? Will these Alternatives still be around in like 10 years?

Aug 11, 2023 at 7:17pmWeb
Show threadConfettiAug 11, 2023
Not sure about 10 years, but some alternatives would be proton drive (already end to end encrypted and trusted), dropbox, mega, and onedrive regardless to what cloud storage provider you use I would encrypt first using something like cryptomator just keep local backups as you should be.
Show threadQueen HawlSeraAug 11, 2023
When I get back to the house I got to start downloading my shit off of Google drives, because I use that for everything
Show threadConfettiAug 11, 2023
Ah got it I used to be the same good luck and welcome to the community
Show threadQueen HawlSeraAug 11, 2023
I never thought I would see Google join the Dark Side but here we are. I legitimately worry if my accounts are safe, America needs a trust Buster.
Show threadneuromancerAug 11, 2023
Unless you want to get into self-hosting, Proton Drive is a good option. If you want to host your own cloud storage, then Nextcloud is pretty good.
Show threadLandmammalsAug 11, 2023
I use nextcloud with Azure storage.
Show threadjlow (he/him)Aug 11, 2023
Not really an expert on this … Since it’s text it’s probably not that “much” data (a few GB not TB?)? Look into 3-2-1 backup rule … E.g: Data on your computer, backed up to external USB also backed up somehwere physically different (friend’s house?) and to “the cloud” ™ . Last two should definitely be encrypted. Problem is I don’t really know any solutions that a very user friendly (only Duplicati, Rclone, restic, Veracrpypt, Nextcloud etc.).
Show threadgnomic_aoristAug 11, 2023

Others have already mentioned other cloud storage options, which are good because they both synchronize your writing and also give you a backup in case something goes wrong.

If you already have a backup solution, you could consider syncthing. It keeps folders on several different devices up to date without storing a copy in the cloud somewhere. It's free but takes some setting up

You could also compress your files into a zip, add a password, and then store it in google drive. You can't do online writing and it'd be a hassle to re-encrypt them each time you make a change but google wouldn't be able to scan your docs and you could restore your writing if something goes wrong on your local computer

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Show threadSteveAug 11, 2023
Proton is a solid option
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Show threadQueen HawlSeraAug 11, 2023

I backed up my Google drive, I’m going to try to delete some of the more questionable things off of it once I find a safe storage space. I have nothing that is in violation of criminal or copyright law, but I do have things that I have written, and who knows what they’re willing to cancel you over these days.

I recently got a Community strike on my YouTube channel, over a video that had been there for years, they claim that was showing support for criminal organization is. It was a reupload of an animation created by Randy Stair, with added notes asking people to seek psychiatric help if they feel they or a loved one needs it, so that people don’t end up like Randy did.

Open hearing horror stories about tiring Google accounts Frozen over the smallest of things, I don’t want to take any chances.

Show threadKarlos_CantanaAug 11, 2023
I’ve switched to Nextcloud. You can set up your own server, but I use some that are free. You can also encrypt files and auto sync them. I have all of my backup files auto synced to Nextcloud.
Show threadQueen HawlSeraAug 12, 2023
Interesting
Show threaddark_stangAug 12, 2023
Synology NAS systems have office software similar to Google drive. If you want someone easy to when with that sits in your home, that could be your solution.
Show threadCoachDomAug 12, 2023
Second the synology NAS!
Show threadMasterBuilderAug 12, 2023
Third
Show threadCamAug 12, 2023
Filen is a good. It is E2EE with open source clients. And they offer lifetime plans now and then.
Show threadRoaneAug 13, 2023
Brethren, You changed my life for forever :)) Now I’ll use filen for my entire life next 50 years 😭💛💛
Show threadRoaneAug 13, 2023
Brethren, You changed my life for forever :)) Now I’ll use filen for my entire life next 50 years 😭💛💛
Show threadlegoraftAug 12, 2023
I have used both internxtand skiff. Both are E2EE, but skiff does have an online editor somewhat like google drive, so maybe that’s a bit better for online writing.
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Show threadnyakojiruAug 12, 2023
Obsidian
Show threadReakDuckAug 13, 2023
It costs when you use it at work
Show threadOgygusAug 12, 2023

Syncthing.

A cloud that you manage, without intermediaries. 🤯

Show threadReakDuckAug 13, 2023
I used Syncthing on a raspberry pi, pretty nice because its P2P so you don’t need to open ports or use VPN.
Show threadMotherFlockerSep 11, 2023
Syncthing. it may be confusing in the beginning, but it’s good once up and running.