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Re:Ask HN: What I can do to protect freedom of internet? by infoseek12 on Sunday July 12, 2020 @02:54AM (#23809433)
It’s good to be aware of what’s going on and try to be supportive where you can. For instance, during the whole SOPA thing I called a half dozen delegates offices to express opposition.

If you have technical ability you can contribute to projects like encryption and security, TOR and VPNs, or blockchain and other decentralized tech.

The easiest way to have an impact would probably be to donate to the EFF or a similar organization.

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Re:Ask HN: What I can do to protect freedom of internet? by cpach on Monday July 13, 2020 @04:35AM (#23818522)
Donate money. To EFF, ACLU, Tor, Wikipedia, The Internet Archive. Assuming you’re in the United States. Possibly to other organisations depending on your locale.
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Re:Ask HN: What I can do to protect freedom of internet? by tdeck on Sunday July 12, 2020 @03:07AM (#23809479)
It might be helpful to know what country you're in, OP.
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Re:Ask HN: What I can do to protect freedom of internet? by doublesCs on Sunday July 12, 2020 @01:56PM (#23813245)
3 out of 4 responses currently say the answer is to use Tor. That's a very techie response.

I disagree. I think that freedom of internet is not a tech problem, it's a legal problem. How do you help? The only possibilities I can think of are:

- If you're a lawyer, find some cases you find worthwhile

- Campaign to raise awareness of specific points you find important (e.g. E2E encryption etc)

- Financially support organizations that you find are doing good work.

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Re:Ask HN: What I can do to protect freedom of internet? by C0n57an71n on Monday July 13, 2020 @03:28AM (#23818033)
Try using UbuntuTouch for your mobile device, although you'll have to buy a new phone if yours is not supported. Using open software as much as you can will add another brick to the wall that tries fighting the monopoly. Brave for browser, DuckDuckGo for search engine, Protonmail for mail, Signal for messaging. Ditch Android, Facebook... etc. You know the drill!
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Re:Ask HN: What I can do to protect freedom of internet? by miluge on Tuesday July 14, 2020 @06:00AM (#23830136)
Ditch Android and move to iOS? You can still use Android and not be tied to Google Apps.
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Re:Ask HN: What I can do to protect freedom of internet? by C0n57an71n on Saturday July 18, 2020 @06:35AM (#23880421)
No, ditch Android AND iOs. Give a chance to Linux mobile OS.
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Re:Ask HN: What I can do to protect freedom of internet? by varbhat on Sunday July 12, 2020 @01:33PM (#23813064)
1) To access Internet which is censored,you can use Tor. 2) You need anonymity. So,use encryption in Emails,communication if possible. Use Tor,don't use spywares.
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Re:Ask HN: What I can do to protect freedom of internet? by ta17711771 on Sunday July 12, 2020 @11:55PM (#23817000)
> You need anonymity. So,use encryption in Emails,communication if possible

This provides security, not anonymity.

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Re:Ask HN: What I can do to protect freedom of internet? by momackay on Monday July 13, 2020 @01:09PM (#23823030)
VOTE and write to your local representation of government where you live. Write the letter and explain it to them like you would a child.
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Re:Ask HN: What I can do to protect freedom of internet? by easterncalculus on Saturday July 11, 2020 @11:16PM (#23808511)
Use privacy protecting software like Tor, and decentralization technology like IPFS (and Tor).
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Re:Ask HN: What I can do to protect freedom of internet? by fsflover on Monday July 13, 2020 @01:47PM (#23823457)
Support company Purism, they are fighting for privacy and security.
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