I was posting some comments on Reddit, in the “Privacy” subreddit, about better privacy options than Android or iOS—like GrapheneOS. I just received a message from the bot deleting my posts that mentioned GrapheneOS or other privacy-friendly operating systems. I accept this, since I’m not the owner of the subreddit. But with all due respect, what’s the point of having a place to discuss privacy if comments recommending great privacy-focused OS alternatives get deleted? I don’t get it.

It seems like people in that community want privacy, but apparently not enough to have an open discussion about alternatives. Sure, some people might disagree—that’s normal in any discussion! Should we stop talking about the NSA because some people support what they do? I doubt anyone would suggest that.

Am I missing something here? Maybe I just don’t understand the reasoning.

  • petaqui@lemmings.worldOP
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    3 days ago

    You are right, I didn’t read the rules. But, as you said, I should be able as it isn’t an illegal topic mentioning privacy orientated os. Should I read every line of rule of each and everything I buy/use? Definitely. Do I? Nope, and I don’t think anyone does as we usually tend to apply common sense. And again, you are right, but I think, as that’s the point of my post, it is nonsense having that rule in a privacy forum. It is like not being able to mention chocolate in a bakery.