I call this section ‘Recommended Alt-Tech’, however my optimism comes with a broad and general caution.
I don’t know if any of these are 100% safe bets at present, or going forward necessarily, but definitely worth consideration. Use your own judgement.
So to clarify, as far as recommendations go, I recommend that you check these out. And if you want to sign up to them and use them, that is your personal choice.
BrandX – 24th November 2021
Browsers:
DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo — Privacy, simplified.
The Internet privacy company that empowers you to seamlessly take control of your personal information online, without any tradeoffs.
Brave
Secure, Fast & Private Web Browser with Adblocker | Brave Browser
The Brave browser is a fast, private and secure web browser for PC, Mac and mobile. Download now to enjoy a faster ad-free browsing experience that saves data and battery life by blocking tracking software.
Messengers:
Telegram
Telegram – a new era of messaging
Fast. Secure. Powerful.
Signal
Signal Messenger: Speak Freely
Say “hello” to a different messaging experience. An unexpected focus on privacy, combined with all of the features you expect.
Social Networking:
Parler
About Parler
Parler company and culture information.
Gab
Gab.com / Gab Social
Gab is a social network that champions free speech, individual liberty and the free flow of information online. All are welcome.
Minds
The Leading Alternative Social Network
An open source, community-owned social network dedicated to privacy, free speech, monetization and decentralization.
Locals
LOCALS
Locals makes it simple for creators to start a subscription based community and make money directly from their supports.
SubscribeStar
SubscribeStar - The best way to start your own subscription business
SubscribeStar is a digital content monetization platform that provides content creators with a means of getting a steady income. Get onboard with tens of thousands of Stars, and own your own subscription business!
Guilded
Guilded - Chat for Gaming Communities
Guilded upgrades your group chat and equips your server with integrated event calendars, forums, and more – 100% free.
MeWe
MeWe: The best chat & group app with privacy you trust.
Brilliant features with no BS. No Ads. No Spyware. MeWe is the Next-Gen Social Network.
Multimedia:
Rumble
Rumble
Rumble is your rights management video platform. Host, distribute and monetize all your professional, social and viral video.
Odysee
odysee.com
Explore a whole universe of videos on Odysee from regular people just like you!
Banned.Video
Banned.Video
Alternate Media for content creators
BitChute
BitChute is a peer-to-peer social video platform.
BitChute aims to put creators first and provide them with a service that they can use to flourish and express their ideas freely.
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