Linguist Gone Foreign 🌏1d ago

I'm very happy to see how my 3-year journey replacing big tech with privacy-oriented, humane platforms is shaping:

Gmail: Tuta and Proton

Google Calendar: Fossify

Google Maps: Organic Maps

Twitter: Mastodon

Facebook, Instagram: Pixelfed

WhatsApp, Telegram: Signal

Android: GrapheneOS

Windows: Linux Mint

It was overwhelming, it took time and research. But I can tell you that another digital experience is possible.

Now I'm thrilled to have devices that belong to ME, like in the old days.

Show threadLinguist Gone Foreign 🌏1d ago

I shall add that what started my big-tech liberation journey was a Mastodon blog series by a lady doing a 30-day big-tech cleanse: each day, one service to ditch and alternatives.

Granted, it’s taken me much longer than 30 days. I’m nearly 3 years in.

Nonetheless, wherever you are, thank you for sparking the curiosity, and to this amazing community for existing.

I never imagined that leaving Twitter and trying out this Mastodon thing would be such a wholesome, transformative experience.

Show threadFeralFood
@linguistgoneforeign I'm finding organic maps better for walking directions (theres a couple of places where google doesn't understand the concept of 'footpath', and tells you to go on a whole detour)
May 11 at 11:08pmWeb
Show threadLinguist Gone Foreign 🌏20h ago

@FeralFood

US-based companies and products certainly have a hard time understanding the concept of walking. 😅