On: Are Xiaomi browsers spyware? Yes, they are (2020)

[_wmhc]

I agree with your statement, but I'd like to get it a bit further. Why run any closed-sourced software from (or have servers in) countries that can request you data without a fair trial (e.g. secret courts). I feel just as uncomfortable about national security letters and the NSA/CIA as the MSS, this from someone who is not living in China or the US.

I do think this shows the perks of open source software and being able to self-host or federated solutions.

[matkoniecz → _wmhc]

> Why

Because it is much easier. I am already spending plenty of time on badgering local government about green spaces and bicycle infrastructure, massive amount of time on OpenStreetMap - and my time is limited.

I have no time to learn how to and run and maintain my own mail server.

[tiagod → _wmhc]

Can you tell me which countries definitely won't force you to secretly do things you don't want to in matters of national security?

[_wmhc → tiagod]

Maybe ask OP, as they did bring up MSS. I myself try to self-host as much as possible, and try to use open-source roms/software on my phone/desktop.

https://github.com/awesome-selfhosted/awesome-selfhosted