since every instance is smaller, it’s a different threat. With Twitter it would be “mods read my dms and now I’m at the mercy of the Saudi administration”. Here it’s much more local.
I don't think scaring people is the point, it's probably more of a reminder
I think there's this (mis?-)conception that foss alternatives are inherently more private by default and it's not immediately obvious for a lot of people that, yes, DMs aren't encrypted. At least I know it wasn't for me back when I joined fedi.
People are so used to giant companies having vast power over their lives, but are so paranoid about their fellow human beings that an admin (= human) is seen as a threat, while a company (= the system) is seen as normal
Chris 🌱
•Adriano
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•I think there's this (mis?-)conception that foss alternatives are inherently more private by default and it's not immediately obvious for a lot of people that, yes, DMs aren't encrypted. At least I know it wasn't for me back when I joined fedi.
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arfonzo
•By that logic everyone should be scared out of employment by now... 😹👌🤡