andy1011000 Proton CEO posted:
“People honestly seem to forget that I live in Switzerland, where Republican/Democrat doesn’t mean anything, and Trump isn’t even on our ballot to be voted for…”
Onyx376. replied:
“The point is that fighting for a more just and equal society is not just about fighting for the fundamental right to privacy but also for all other fundamental rights, including individual rights and life. When you, as the CEO of a company that starts from these principles, nod positively to whatever action a political figure like Trump, who is known for always flagrantly putting his private interests ahead of those of his own nation, makes speeches about eliminating minorities, hurting their rights as citizens and flirting with Nazi movements, it is understandable that members of the privacy community are disappointed as this reveals a little about who is being the face of a company that should follow contrary principles. But now we really know what “freedom” means to you.”
Glad I didn’t take them up on a lifetime account for Black Friday sale
I’m feeling very conflicted on this overall. I love proton and I’m not even American, but this whole fiasco is making me think of moving.
They handled this very unprofessionally, and I’m not sure if I’m comfortable trusting them anymore.
Can anyone recommend me some alternatives for some proton software?
I cancelled my proton the other day, right after his post.
As alternatives:
- tuta for mail
- psono, keepass, passbolt (self hosted) for the password manager
- mullvad for vpn ( actually never used the proton one, I swear by mullvad)
Im still figuring out the drive, thinking of self hosting that too.
Good luck out there.
Time for a new CEO. Would be great is they went with a nonprofit board with explicit privacy/public good bylaws and at least 1 member elected from the user base… But that’s pretty wishful thinking, huh…
