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GrapheneOS: The Most TOXIC Privacy Community (Attacks on CalyxOS, Seth Simmons, Techlore, & More) (yewtu.be)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by lovehumanityx@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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[–] aexiruch@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Haven't watched the video, but I've had interactions with Daniel Micay and... Not exactly pleasant. Very sure of having the one true way™ and unwilling to consider people may have slightly different threat models. Got accused of being an astroturfer for CalyxOS instead (Have never used it, my arguments aimed at Puri.sm-style hardware switches). Am still using Graphene, because it comes closest to my needs, but the whole thing sure left a bad taste in my mouth (and I steadfastly abstain from conversations where Micay is likely to get involved). But then, I've similar experiences with OpenBSD, Exherbo Linux, and pulseaudio and systemd. There is a type of developer that manages to force their vision on a project with singular zeal, but is very unpleasant to even slightly challenge. Your only real choice is to subscribe to that vision to a potentially uncomfortable degree, or to dismiss the project.

[–] sonidobonito@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I had no idea these issues existed before I decided to switch to it. It leaves a sour taste in my mouth as well. The only thing that makes me glad is installing Graphene was a stop gap so that I felt comfortable continuing to use this phone. My plan was to switch to something else with my next hardware choice and this helps solidify that decision.

Edit: I'm guessing the downvote is more sock puppet action?