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[welcomedhappiness]

Farewell online privacy

[tikalgirl]

What happened?

[welcomedhappiness]

Trump happened.

[pizzaalle]

just get a VPN?

[earth-ruins]

You can’t just tell people to ‘get a VPN (Virtual Private Network)’. Buying a VPN is like buying a house. It’s very very important. Having no VPN or having a ‘wrong’ one can seriously damage your life. Especially for Americans because their privacy laws are garbage. I am going to try explain why you should get a VPN but bare with me, I am from Germany and my English is far from perfect. 

Let’s start with a simple test. Click this link here: https://whatismyipaddress.com/ It will tell your IP adres, your ISP (internet service provider), and your location. The location might not be very accurate, but then again, it’s just a simple website. Imagine what the government can do!

So basically, everyone can find out where you live. But there is more danger. Your ISP. Your ISP logs your every move online and they are required to keep it in case the government wants access to it (or if a 3rd party wants to buy your data (yikes). They have everything. What websites you visit. How long you stay on a website. What you download. Your search terms. European laws are more subtle on this but if you are from the US you are #@*#&, especially because Trump doesn’t support the open internet. It’s scary but maybe in the future you can’t get a job because the recruiter knows your searched on ‘how to deal with depression’ or anythings else that’s supposed to be private because it’s your f*cking right. Or you get a $100k fine because you pirated a movie 15 years ago. You need a VPN. You’re dumb for not using one. but what does a VPN do?

A VPN encrypts all your data so if it were be intercepted no one can ‘crack the code’ and damage your privacy. 

Usually being online goes like this (simplified): Your computer —-> ISP (—–> keeps data —–> sells it)

But with a VPN it goes like: Your computer —–> VPN (encrypts data)—–> ISP (ISP can’t see shit)

Furthermore, a VPN hides your IP address and location by giving you another IP address located in Spain for example (you can often choose from a list and change as many times as you want).  

Now that you know why you should get a VPN and what is does it is important to educate yourself because people often choose the wrong VPN. VPN providers are also businesses and have to obey the law. If you choose a VPN provider located in the US then you are throwing your money away because the laws in the US shits on your privacy. If the US gov wants the provider to give all their logs they have to obey.  The ISP  still can’t see what you are doing online and sell your data but the US gov can interfere with your VPN provider so NEVER CHOOSE A PROVIDER LOCATED IN THE US. 

I just wanted to make that very clear so my followers don’t buy false security.

There is still more danger!  Who says your VPN provider isn’t selling your data? You need to check their logging policy. Do they keep logs? If yes, what for? For how long do they keep them? Tip: Choose a provider who doesn’t keep logs

More about law  The US is part of the Five Eyes program (the worst):  

The Five Eyes, often abbreviated as FVEY, is an intelligence alliance comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. These countries are bound by the multilateral UKUSA Agreement, a treaty for joint cooperation in signals intelligence (source)

There is also a Nine Eyes (bit better) and Fourteen Eyes Program (better).  You don’t want a VPN provider who is located in one the Five Eyes countries.  If you had to choose go for a provider located in a country that’s part of the Fourteen Eyes Program or even better, go for a country that isn’t part of any program! 

I know this is a shitty explanation and please pardon my english but now it’s time to do your own research. Take your privacy seriously. Maybe WWIII breaks out and you get killed for liking the ‘wrong’ FB-page.  

Go to this website: https://thatoneprivacysite.net/simple-vpn-comparison-chart/

Make sure that your future VPN provider both has green boxes for Privacy Jurisdiction and Privacy Logging. 

I recommend ovpn.se and trust.zone. ovpn is located in Sweden so they are part of the 14 Eyes Program and they keep minimal logs. Their business ethics, however, are alright. 

Trustzone is located in the Seychelles. No country can interfere and their privacy jurisdiction is the best you can get. The US want your data but needs to get it from Trustzone? The Seychelles will simply give them the finger and wave them goodbye. However, this makes this provider very appealing for people who torrent and criminals because they keep no logs (and that is how it shoud be) Also,  there are almost no marketing efforts so this provider is one the cheapest)

Also, often providers such as ExpressVPN are being called ‘The Best’ on websites about VPNs but know that this is just marketing which also makes those provider more expensive (and they too shit on your privacy)

This must be the worst article you have ever read but please, please take your privacy very seriously.

EDIT: I got many people asking me which provider I use. For those who want to know, I use Trust Zone. They offer a free 3-day trial with no strings attached. But still do your own research! 

[writing-prompt-s]

I am also with Trustzone but I think you forgot to explain one of it’s most important features. It protects you when you are using someone else’s Wi-Fi. If you are at Starbucks and you use their Wi-Fi your privacy is at risk. Anyone with ill intentions could steal your information. Especially if you are using an unsecured Wi-Fi hotspot. With a VPN your data gets encrypted so no one can steal it. 

[rabbittiddy]

Wait, what’s going, on? Did trump destroy internet privacy with a bill or something? Where’s the news? Oh wait, why am I getting visions of Alex Jones and selling water purifiers?

[thecrystalfems]

He hasn’t yet but he says he wants to. And if he is serious about it it would be really easy to do. Since all our data is already recorded, as the person above explained.

[coltrer]

Trump wants more surveillance of Muslim Americans. This in a country where internet privacy is already close to non-existent. 

Trust.Zone has a free trial. Use it. 

btw this post only has 11k notes? That’s quite disappointing for something this important. 

Don’t reblog this post to save a life. Reblog this to protect an entire family!

[imthedoctor12]

@earth-ruins @writing-prompt-s Should I get trustzone for my mobile device?

[writing-prompt-s]

If you use public Wi-Fi, then yes. Which VPN you use is up to you, amigo. Take @earth-ruins advice. Do your own research first. 

[writing-prompt-s]

@elvesfromthedeep​ just brought the current situation in the US to my attention (March 30, 2017). 

Sources

Anger as US internet privacy law scrapped 

Congress just voted to let internet providers sell your browsing history 

To all my friends in the US, please read this entire post. Making everyone aware of VPNs is going to be my mission. Your privacy matters. Please reblog this post.

[greeneyespurpleheart]

Don’t tell me you just wanted to scroll past this. Stop looking at pictures of cats for a moment, okay? Don’t you realize how important this is? This is dangerous! ‘America, the best FREE country in the world’ my ass.

With this new law your ISP can sell your Internet history which could include passwords, usernames, religion, credit card numbers, race and much more to the highest bidder. So here is what I want you to do. You are going to read the whole thing and before you think ’this is so important. Let me reblog this real quick and go back to admiring cats again-’ NO! Don’t reblog this. Take action first. Then reblog. Sign up for a free trial! Trust.Zone offers one (here). Yes. It might be difficult to set up a VPN for some people. But is that going to stop you from protecting yourself and your family? 30 minutes. 30 minutes is all that it takes. 5 if you know how to install software. The problem with some of you is that you see ‘difficult’ as something negative. I want you to see difficult differently. I need you to push through this stuff. You are going to protect yourself. There is nothing negative about that. VPNs are fun and costsaving too! A VPN bypasses geographical restrictions so you can access websites you normally can’t or you could start Netflix’s one month free trial over and over again- forever. And it’s legal! (unless you use it to buy weapons etc.,) Don’t tell yourself that you are too tired and that you will do this tomorrow. Because that isn’t going to happen and you know it. You have to do this right now. You only have to click on it. Don’t let this/shit/life just happen to you. Take yourself seriously. Get a VPN.

Privacy is not a privilege, it’s a fundamental human right

[tthatonefangirl-deactivated2019]

Ok sorry that it’s so freaking long and also sorry for the language, but this is extremely important. Please reblog!

[li-ionsandtigersandbears]

Reblogging again bc this is important

[teenagecrush]

[hazy-october]

[cinerotica-deactivated20190110]

[reading-writing-revolution]

[seriesofnonsequiturs]

[Text of Tweet: George Takei: If you are turned away at the polls because your name is not on the register, don’t walk away. Say this: I REQUEST A PROVISIONAL BALLOT AS REQUIRED BY LAW.

Don’t let them steal your vote]

Additional info:

“Provisional Ballot Laws are laws that require a provisional ballot upon verficiation of the idenity of the voter if a voter fails to present proper identification at the polls or when registering before voter registration deadlines.”

More here on national provisional ballot laws

[babyanimalgifs]

This makes me happy

[treekisser-blog]

Credit.

I don’t think vegans get enough credit for simply keeping it together and not sobbing all day every day despite living in a society that not only violently slaughters millions of innocent animals daily, but simultaneously vilifies us for asking others to choose compassion.

I don’t think vegans get enough credit for politely smiling while you tell your bacon jokes, in hopes that our “coolness” will make you more receptive to the truth we’re trying to expose.

I don’t think vegans get enough credit for starting businesses, inventing new food groups, opening farmed animal sanctuaries, figuring out how to make leather out of pineapples, practicing dozens of recipes to impress family members, and learning literally everything about protein just out of desperate hope that our contributions will convince even one person to eat plants instead of pain.

I don’t think vegans get enough credit for peacefully walking through grocery stores that are lined with the body parts of those we couldn’t save in time. For conversing respectfully with shoppers whose carts are full of dead animals, because we know, we know, we know, we used to buy that stuff too.

I don’t think vegans get enough credit. But honestly, you can keep the credit- that’s not what we’re here for. We just want the needless killing to stop.

[tylenold]

it’s not you’re* or your*. it’s all Mine. everything is Mine

[help-n-quotes]

And kid, you’ve got to love yourself. You’ve got wake up at four in the morning, brew black coffee, and stare at the birds drowning in the darkness of the dawn. You’ve got to sit next to the man at the train station who’s reading your favorite book and start a conversation. You’ve got to come home after a bad day and burn your skin from a shower. Then you’ve got to wash all your sheets until they smell of lemon detergent you bought for four dollars at the local grocery store. You’ve got to stop taking everything so goddam personally. You are not the moon kissing the black sky. You’ve got to compliment someones crooked brows at an art fair and tell them that their eyes remind you of green swimming pools in mid July. You’ve got to stop letting yourself get upset about things that won’t matter in two years. Sleep in on Saturday mornings and wake yourself up early on Sunday. You’ve got to stop worrying about what you’re going to tell her when she finds out. You’ve got to stop over thinking why he stopped caring about you over six months ago. You’ve got to stop asking everyone for their opinions. Fuck it. Love yourself, kiddo. You’ve got to love yourself.

Unknown (via help-n-quotes)

[scullyseviltwin]

Cards Against Humanity buys piece of the U.S. border so Trump can't build his wall

"The government is being run by a toilet."

I just needed to share this with… you know… the world. 

[tossingtelevisions]

Bitch WHAT THE FUCK

[theradicalace]

what the FUCK

[emiria]

???!!!!??

[rexpinn-deactivated20190705]

Yo, this guy sold his soul for this or something holy fuck

[exomoon]

i feel like i just watched something forbidden for mortal eyes

[goldnpoc]

I’m the black lady in the audience LIKE DAMN OKAY

[captainkirk94-deactivated201903]

So….do i go to church tommorrow or stay in?

[advanced-procrastination]

MAGIC TRICKS ARE SIMPLY SLEIGHT OF HAND, USING REDIRECTION TO TAKE YOUR FOCUS OFF THE THING THEYRE MANIPULATING. THAT IS NOT THIS. IT SEEMS LIKE IT AT FIRST BUT THEN HE STARTS DOING THIS SHIT IN PLAIN SIGHT, AND LETTING US ACTUALLY SEE THE SHIT TRANSFORMING AND CHANGING PLACES. THIS ISN’T SLEIGHT OF HAND.

THIS ISN’T A MAGIC TRICK. ITS JUST FUCKING MAGIC.

[quousque]

???? what??? the fuck???????

[deepfriedfuckpotato-deactivated]

“Oh, I think I see the moments there where the actual transfer is happening, but he’s really good at it,” I thought at first. 

Promptly followed by, “Wait what the fuck what the FUCK”

[spocksplum]

Mmm bruh this guy needs to be arrested by wizard police for violation of the statute of secrecy

[poyzn]

NSFW because you’re not allowed to cry at work.

[beardset]

[dailycrest]

[kalmyovagina-deactivated2018052]

[coffeeaddictedauthor]

How the boys of 13rw would react when...

You’re taking to another guy?

Once again I’m assuming you mean the 13rw boys :D enjoy!!! (B/N is boys name btw)

****

Montgomery:

Monty would spot the two of you, leaning against some lockers, you laughing at some dumb joke this kid had told you as the boy would use that to inch closer to you. It didn’t take more than two seconds for Montgomery to make his way over to you and end whatever was going on. He would slide himself directly in the middle of the two of you, his back facing the other man and his eyes locking on yours, a small smile forming on his lips as he would lean in and capture you in a passionate kiss which you confusingly yet eagerly returned. Monty would keep you in the liplock for as long as he could, with no fighting from you as you merely basked in your boyfriends affection, before he finally pulled away when he heard the other man cough loudly, regretfully leaving your lips and giving a lazy glance towards the source from over his shoulder. You hung your head slightly and rolled your eyes at your boyfriends behavior, realizing why he was doing this. You leaned over Montys shoulder to give a sorry glance at the friend you were talking to “Sorry B/N” you tried to console as he then quickly turned and walked away, definitely not wanting to get in the crosshairs of Montgomery De La Cruz. You then moved back to look at Monty and slapped him playfully on his shoulder “Dammit Montgomery that was my lab partner” you explained trying to sound angry but you couldn’t lose the tugging of a smile on your lips. He would break out in a wide grin and roll his eyes “From what I saw it looked like he wanted to be a lot more than lab partners” he stressed, defending himself as he moved closer to you, wrapping his arms tightly around your waist pulling you flush against him “And I just wanted to make it clear that I’m the only partner for you”. You cocked your head to the side “Oh I think you made that quite clear” you teased, crinkling your nose. “Good” he sung before capturing you in another kiss

Zach:

Zach would shut that down real quick. He knew he could go over there, scare the kid senseless or he could bring you to him in a way that didn’t seem as jealous or dicky. He’d call your name, flashing you a bright smile that you saw as nothing but harmless. In response, you said your goodbyes to your friend and waltzed over to your boyfriend who you then caught angrily staring down your friend you had just left who could now no longer ever make eye contact with you again in fear of the great Zach Dempsey. You would scrunch your eyebrows as you glanced up at your boyfriend “Did you call me over to get me to stop talking to my friend?” You would ask, Zachs arm already around your shoulders. “Would you be mad if I said yes” he would reply a teasing smile dancing on his lips. “Were you jealous?” He would scoff at that, shaking his head in an attempt to say no but you could see it in his eyes, the fear that you no longer loved him or the fear that this guy could be something more than just a friend, the fear of losing you. You rolled your eyes at Zach but immediately placed a small kiss on his cheek “You have nothing to worry about” you’d soothe “But please don’t make all of my guy friends afraid to talk to me”. He would laugh, placing a kiss on the top of your head “Fine, but as long as they know you’re mine”

Jeff:

No one ever saw Jeff really as the jealous type and that would normally be true, but he just couldn’t contain himself when he saw you with another guy, one that looked way too enthralled with everything you had to say and one that was dangerously too close to you. Jeff abruptly left his conversation he was having with Zach and Monty and immediately moved over to you. Jeff had no clue what he was going to do but he did know that he wasn’t gonna be an ass about it, not out right at least. In a matter of no time he was by your side, his muscular arm snaking around your waist and resting his hip against yours. He glanced down at you flashing a small smile that then carried onto the man in front of the two of you “Hey I’m Jeff” he said in his nicest sing song voice he could muster “You are?”. The second Jeff arrived the boy nearly fainted, he was completely aware who Jeff was, just as much as he was completely aware of the two of your relationship just as much as you were completely aware of what Jeff was doing. Instead of answering the boy in front of you gave you a meek goodbye and walked away “Well that wasn’t very nice” Jeff sarcastically spoke, causing you to nearly double over in laughter “Someone jealous?” You would question after your fit of laughter, peering up to lock gazes with him. He shrugged “Just trying to make friends” he lamely defended causing you once again to snicker and tightly hug his side “Awe don’t worry Atkins, I only love you”. His smile would turn soft as he returned the hug, resting his chin on top of your head “Good because I love you too”

Justin:

He would think of any way to get your attention, settling on the good old fashion way of walking up to you and interrupting your conversation between you and whoever this stupid kid was. “Hey babe” he would greet completely ignoring the fact that you were in the middle of a sentence. Your friend glanced between the two of you “Uh I’ll talk to you later” your friend suggested “No, no it’s okay” yo I would try to begin but both you and your friend saw the quirk in Justin’s eyebrow and the clench of his jaw “It’s fine” and like that, your friend was gone. “Did you really interrupt my conversation to say hi?” You would question, somewhat upset. He would shrug and glance down at you “I didn’t like how he was looking at you” was his response that sent you giggling. “You’re a dick you know that” you would reply playfully yet lovingly “A dick that loves you and wants him all to himself” he reminded planting a kiss first on your forehead and then on your lips, pulling you as tight against himself as he could.

Alex:

Alex would try to shrug it off, try not to stare intently at the two of you, try not to run up to you, grab your hand and lead you away, but it didn’t work. He would watch the two of you, every move and every laugh and just wait until you were done. He didn’t want to make a scene and as much as he knew this could just be an innocent little chat between two mutual friends but this thought didn’t stop his heart from racing and blood from boiling. He knew he shouldn’t be jealous but while that seemed to register in his brain it did no such thing in his heart. When you were done you would wave to your friend goodbye and he’s don your way, spotting your boyfriend Alex you would head over to him “Hey babe” you would greet, giving him a peppy side hug. He would give a low smile and nod in response, not getting that kid out of his mind “What’s up?”. He would shake his head but ultimately end up telling you “I know it’s stupid I just, I saw you with that guy and you looked really happy and I don’t know, I don’t know it’s stupid, really”. You would laugh in response and hug his side tighter “Nobody makes me happier than you Alex” you would assure “I love you”. This time a real smile would take over his face, holding onto you like you were his lifeline “I love you too babe”

Clay:

Clay would be so awkward about it all. He knew he had no right to be upset but he couldn’t help the feeling of anger and curiosity. This boy you were laughing and talking to was probably a friend or a partner in class or a friend of a friend but all he could think of was the absolute worse. He couldn’t tear his eyes away from the two of you and after a bit, you would notice. Leaving your conversation you walked over to clay, grabbing his hand as he continued to stare at the man you were just talking to “Whatcha lookin at?” You playfully questioned, wiggling your eyebrows. He would glance at you then at the man then laugh “I-I’m sorry Y/N” he would begin “I didn’t mean to stare I just-” but you cut him off with a quick kiss and an encouraging smile “You’re cute when your flustered”. A rosy blush would appear in his cheeks as he shook his head “Im always flustered” he reminded with a laugh. Giving a slight wink you squeezed his hand “Exactly”

[beautifullydefensive]

this is so funny bc the guy who commented is literally the boy that im talking about

[sexioto]

[crilbyte-deactivated20240607]

Oh shit. No. Shit. Thank you

[villianext-deactivated20190407]

Just gonna reblog this out of gratitude because I actually did forget…

[novacaineandabelle]

Fffffffff let me get right on that. 

and then reblog for the next forgetful son of a bitch

[blondiez-b-deactivated20171118]

I’m so great full for everyone that is reblogging this. I totally forgot to take mine

[optimysticals]

I think that there is some sort of unspoken fairy godparent thing where you see this, realize that you forgot your meds, and rebagel it because if you forgot someone else must have. And in our turn we all take care of each other, even if we don’t know it.

[ruinedchildhood]

[escabye-deactivated20190922]

Reblog this if Ben is a hoe