Something like Tor, and a proper education in keeping identities compartmentalized would be more appropriate for a use-case where someone is trying to maintain anonymity. VPN is mostly only good for a bit of wifi security and piracy.
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Tungsten5@lemm.ee 3 weeks ago
Thats why you make an account with no info attached to you. And run a vpn. Not fool proof, but better than nothing
AnimalsDream@slrpnk.net 3 weeks ago
rippermonty@feddit.uk 3 weeks ago
How does a vpn help with anonymity?
ohshit604@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
IP address won’t report back to your home country nor location. Reputable VPN providers will fight to protect your anonymity.
Maiq@lemy.lol 3 weeks ago
Remember to avoid the ask lemmy posts like:
Whats your favorite pets name, what street did you grow up on, do you like cut or uncut, etc…
Tungsten5@lemm.ee 3 weeks ago
Depends on my mood. Ive never had uncut but am curious. I’m half cut (shaft-wise direction)