VPN recommendations, Summer 2025 (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 year ago by MediumGray@lemmy.ca to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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First off, sorry if this has been asked a million times in this community already, but the only post I found on this topic when I searched was over two years old.

I've been using PIA vpn for the past two years, but my subscription is ending soon and I was thinking about switching providers. I'm a fairly basic vpn user so I'm not overly concerned about advanced features and bells and whistles. I have a limited budget to work with, and I run Fedora os. Does anyone have any recommendations on what vpn I should be using?

I've seen Mullvad mentioned frequently, but it's a touch expensive compared to others. I've heard some good things about Proton vpn too, but I know there was a controversy with their CEO not long ago. I've also just read something about IVPN and they look good, but I'd like opinions from more sources. I'm open too all other suggestions as well. Thanks for any and all thoughts!

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[-] Ilandar@lemmy.today -1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

So are just going to ignore the bit where your own argument/opinion is based on even less evidence and scrutiny?

EDIT: Also, what does any of this have to do with Proton's privacy policy? If your argument has any relevance, it's in relation to a moral objection to the CEO's political statements. Proton AG is a Swiss company, none of this actually matters in reality.

[-] emogu@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago

It’s a personal moral objection to his political statements but also a logical one. When someone in the privacy business makes favorable statements about the way a political figure is running things, it’s worth noting. When that political figure is loudly pro-cop, it should give you pause. When push comes to shove is this privacy ceo going to protect your privacy or give in to the cops?

It’s a lot of very fragile eggs to put in that basket. And with so many other options around I feel more comfortable with one that hasn’t issued statements supporting or denouncing or even acknowledging any political figure or stance at all. I need my privacy CEOs to exist in a space separate from all that noise, focused entirely on my privacy.

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