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[coderman]

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On Monday, November 9, 2020 12:33 PM, Karl <gmkarl at gmail.com> wrote:
> ... I believe we need
> to set a norm of everyone using pseudonymous identities, and accessing
> networks via difficult-to-identify means.
>
> The reason is that there are a wide variety of community groups right
> now, looking for ways to break up and add stress to other community
> groups. If random people can't associate your name with things as
> easily, you, your community, and your work, are safer.
>
> What are your thoughts?


this is a great approach!  the problem is: you need to begin this isolation *before* you need it.

the typical scenario is using only modest protections, getting involved in activism, and then discovering your protections inadequate.

once your activism and identity are compromised, it is *very* hard to undo the damage.  you must *start over* with a new digital identity, adhering to operational security always. maybe move town, maybe move countries.

even Barton Gellman had a hard time with this - always keeping his laptop with him like a digital albatross; always protecting passphrase input with blankets and towels; always separating untrustworthy files on isolated machines. and on and on and on and ...

good luck!

best regards,