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Don't have public accounts on a platform if you are concerned about privacy. Don't use threads, don't use Mastadon.


Don't go outside if you're concerned about bullies.


Meta makes their money through advertising, they do everything in their power to profile and track you so they can serve up relevant ads.

The issues in the article are related to how ActivityPub/Mastadon work, if you are concerned by privacy issues, don't use Meta.

Meta is guaranteed to erode your privacy, being outside doesn't come with a guarantee of being bullied.


unironically




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