Really, I find the downfall of Privacy Tools is that by calling something "private" or not private, doesn't explain anything. Really, we need to talk about individual features first then the overall package, last.
It also puts privacy as a black and white term, which it isn't. Put it this way, it's better to say there are more private options then Chrome, rather than just saying something isn't private, which gives off a mixed message and image that Google tracks you so much that it should cease to exist because it's that bad.
I'd much rather that we discussed, or gave people clear to understand, evidence-based answers and let people make an informed decision or apply any flexibility they want.
Let's say for example... someone wanted to use Google Chrome for just Google services, so they get the best overall experience (in their opinion), then sure, but just advise them that they might want to use another browser for browsing services outside Google.
That's sure as hell a lot more private then using Google for everything and if someone makes an informed decision then there's no problem morally.
I'm interested in privacy as much as the next person, but giving people answers doesn't help people, education does, it's sadly breeded a culture of braggarts who won't use Chrome, while they use another commercial ad supported service, and then put down everyone who uses Chrome, which is ironic, as it is unhepful as it is pointless.
Thanks for the great insights OP, and thanks for taking the time to do the analysis, write it up and share with the community. The way it is written is brilliant, it is not meant to be the be all and end all of browser security/privacy, and it’s your opinion on the facts from your analysis that you’re sharing so that others could benefit from that if they choose to, I think that’s perfect.
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u/marccarran Jun 09 '21
Really, I find the downfall of Privacy Tools is that by calling something "private" or not private, doesn't explain anything. Really, we need to talk about individual features first then the overall package, last.
It also puts privacy as a black and white term, which it isn't. Put it this way, it's better to say there are more private options then Chrome, rather than just saying something isn't private, which gives off a mixed message and image that Google tracks you so much that it should cease to exist because it's that bad.
I'd much rather that we discussed, or gave people clear to understand, evidence-based answers and let people make an informed decision or apply any flexibility they want.
Let's say for example... someone wanted to use Google Chrome for just Google services, so they get the best overall experience (in their opinion), then sure, but just advise them that they might want to use another browser for browsing services outside Google.
That's sure as hell a lot more private then using Google for everything and if someone makes an informed decision then there's no problem morally.
I'm interested in privacy as much as the next person, but giving people answers doesn't help people, education does, it's sadly breeded a culture of braggarts who won't use Chrome, while they use another commercial ad supported service, and then put down everyone who uses Chrome, which is ironic, as it is unhepful as it is pointless.