If Lemmy became popular, what would prevent any three-letter agency from opening a server to get all the user data?
If Lemmy became popular, what would prevent any three-letter agency from opening a server to get all the user data?
Assume they do have access, as do the Russians and the Chinese and whoever else. Don’t share identifying info. Limit even non-identifying info that is unique to minimize opportunities for triangulation.
I think back to training I had many years ago about posting enough info that my identity could be obtained. Post that I was a soldier and it does next to nothing to identify me. Post that I lost a leg and it starts narrowing down but still not enough to identify me. Post that I am from Idaho and someone with any websearch skills can make a pretty good guess who I am, or at least narrow down to where more direct techniques can be used. And because it’s quite difficult to remember all the details I’ve posted, I tend to nuke my account and start from scratch periodically, especially any account that touches on the political.
Those were examples btw, I am not a legless vet nor a potato farmer. Or am I?
Corollary I am already doxed and I don't post things I would not associate with in my personal or professional life.
I assume that someone vindictive could use things against me that I say, so I only say things I believe in or that are obvious satire. I'm outright hostile to people that don't have any empathy or critical thinking ability. I'm hostile to my co-workers when they don't show any critical thinking skills and I guess that's privilege I enjoy.