I've used Disroot in the past! (Also Autistici/Inventati, etc). A few reasons:
- You are relying on the creators to run it fairly and not change their principles [0]. For us, it is impossible to not run it fairly because code, once deployed, is permanent.
- Paying only for the compute used makes much more sense than paying a fixed fee every month. Imagine this:
You move into a flat and the landlord gives you 2 options:
A: Pay only for the electricity you use
B: Pay a fixed fee and use as much electricity as you'd like
I would pick A. Not only is it more fair, but it also reduces overconsumption ("Leaving the lights on because I need to fully utilize the $200 I paid"). Isn't that what we need?
> You are relying on the creators to run it fairly and not change their principles
That's why it is essential to bring your own domain. If a provider really should go in a direction you dislike, you can always change your MX records without loosing your email address.
You move into a flat and the landlord gives you 2 options: A: Pay only for the electricity you use B: Pay a fixed fee and use as much electricity as you'd like
I would pick A. Not only is it more fair, but it also reduces overconsumption ("Leaving the lights on because I need to fully utilize the $200 I paid"). Isn't that what we need?
[0]: see https://raccoon.ebin.city/guides/privacytoolsio-nordvpn.html which was shared on HN recently
Edit: Move [0] down into permalink