It's somewhat absurd, but I'm on the verge of buying a Filofax/personal organiser. I can keep my numbers, appointments, notes and stuff in it.

I will be insulated from online threats to my data. Some of my data.

Take last night for example. Went to a restaurant. To order, scan the QR code. Done this begrudgingly before. However, they've updated their system...

Now, you scan and use LINE to order. I don't have that. In order to have that I have to sign up. I can't because my number doesn't work. I've tried. Or you use your google or apple ID to sign up.

So to order food I have to get a Google account to get a Line account to get the menu.

That's bullshit.

5 months ago · 👍 chirale, arubes, genxalt

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I actively avoid places that make me use a QR code to order food. It's so obnoxious. Also, it discriminates against people who dont' have cellphones, and accelerates the narrative that human rights somehow include "pocket internet access" == "constant surveillance". Yes, I want internet. But I want it private, and the freedom to live unplugged. · 5 months ago

i started avoiding such places. it annoys the sh… out of me and i rather eat a can of beans from the supermarket than having a ruined restaurant “experience” · 5 months ago