Escaping Enshittification: We're All Digital Migrants
a year ago
- #digital sovereignty
- #privacy
- #self-hosting
- Growing discomfort with Google's ecosystem led to a decision to reclaim digital sovereignty.
- Initial migration involved replacing Google services with alternatives like Mega.nz, ProtonMail, and LibreOffice.
- Transition from cloud-based to local solutions, such as moving from Bitwarden to KeepassXC.
- Social media exodus included leaving Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter for platforms like Mastodon.
- Self-hosting services like email and storage on AWS and USBs for greater control.
- Ongoing refinement focuses on FLOSS/open-sourced software and reducing dependency on US providers.
- Digital independence is a continuous journey, requiring patience, research, and incremental improvements.
- Benefits include diversified digital footprint, reduced vulnerability, and finding like-minded communities.
- Encouragement to others: start small, avoid perfectionism, and align digital life with personal values.