Correct proton.me email/VPN/drive’s CEO Andy Yen

https://xcancel.com/andyyen/status/1864436449942110660

https://techstory.in/proton-mail-faces-backlash-over-claims-of-political-neutrality-amid-ceos-praise-for-republican-party/

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42837181

Andy used proton’s official accounts to voice his political stances for the regime. They have since retracted the statement but it’s still worrying to say the least and something to keep an eye on if you use their services.

I’ve been using them for years and don’t think it’s quite time to jump ship because it is the best option for me, but I’m keeping a close eye to see if it worsens and starts affecting the company in a negative manner.

Checking it from the US, it looks like propaganda and brainwash fuel.

Some networks are whitelisted where as others they treat as VPNs (like the school). For instance apple stores or retail stores you might have greater success as they typically whitelist most of those locations.

Device type will also make a difference because google is a pita.

If you used that phone in the past with google services that’s the reason it bypassed sms. When using a fresh android on a vpn and off a vpn, I’ve been prompted for phone numbers.

The best bypass not attaching to previous accounts or identities i found was creating on hotel or public networks. I was able to set up accounts for nvidia shields on hotel networks and bypassed the sms verification. After taken home they were placed on a subnet that only talks to the local server.

Pick up a jar of vick’s vapo rub. Put some under your nose and in the mask if you wear one again.

To really stick it to windows try out Linux, there’s plenty of comparable distributions with a windows feel. Else there are programs to disable and limit window’s telemetry and advertisements.

I was expecting https://inv.citw.lgbt/watch?v=osAhJ_Kl_J0