The alternatives and Solutions always existed, only that they don’t get enough love or support.

Example: localfutures.org VS Blackrock,Vanguard,State street…

Below are privacy preserving, community based software alternatives and some commercial lesser known but better options:

YouTube:

. Newpipe

. Peertube

. freetube app

. Odysee

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Fakebook, Instascam, Twitler:

. Nostr

. Fediverse

. Simplex Chat

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Music production:

. Bitwig Studio

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Adobe Suite:

. Photocraft

. Gimp

. Inkscape

. Affinity Photo

. Affinity Designer

Just to name a few…

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Peoples attention has been highjacked, traumatised and monetised for what’s popular (sponsored) which often poisons your mind, body, soul, tracks and sells your data.

Please give your money to the good people that deserve it and those who are doing a good job in saving your bacon! From your local farmer to your Foss developer! Avoid giving your power away out of convenience, ignorance, fear, or fomo.

Pay to keep it free or updated is preferred.