From 0dc88e77a15f9f8b7d106a80a859fe8c4afaffc1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jonah Aragon Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:03:27 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Spellcheck --- docs/activism/toolbox/index.md | 6 +++--- ...-kind-to-people-but-be-relentless-with-institutions.md | 4 ++-- docs/activism/toolbox/tip-be-mindful-of-accessibility.md | 2 +- .../toolbox/tip-dont-stop-at-individual-solutions.md | 2 +- ...e-your-social-media-and-build-resilient-communities.md | 2 +- .../toolbox/tip-keep-in-mind-the-whole-landscape.md | 2 +- .../toolbox/tip-level-up-assemble-and-organize.md | 6 +++--- docs/activism/toolbox/tip-lift-your-allies-up.md | 2 +- docs/activism/toolbox/tip-make-it-cute.md | 2 +- ... => tip-migrate-outside-the-surveillance-ecosystem.md} | 8 ++++---- docs/activism/toolbox/tip-refuse-to-participate.md | 4 ++-- .../activism/toolbox/tip-support-your-privacy-comrades.md | 2 +- 12 files changed, 21 insertions(+), 21 deletions(-) rename docs/activism/toolbox/{tip-migrate-outside-of-the-surveillance-ecosystem.md => tip-migrate-outside-the-surveillance-ecosystem.md} (95%) diff --git a/docs/activism/toolbox/index.md b/docs/activism/toolbox/index.md index 35ec7edd..74291803 100644 --- a/docs/activism/toolbox/index.md +++ b/docs/activism/toolbox/index.md @@ -89,10 +89,10 @@ In your privacy advocacy, it's essential to use and recommend tools that are rel - +
-### 2. Migrate outside of the surveillance ecosystem +### 2. Migrate outside the surveillance ecosystem ![Arrow pointing out of a square icon](../../assets/img/activism/icons/icon-tips/icon-tips-migrate.webp){class="toolbox-tip-icon"} @@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ Fighting for privacy rights is a collective endeavor. You cannot do it alone. An ![Two hands holding a sphere icon](../../assets/img/activism/icons/icon-tips/icon-tips-kind.webp){class="toolbox-tip-icon"} -Kindness is an essential quality for privacy advocates. To grow our movement, we must meet people from a place of comradery. People don't change their mind by being berated. However, this isn't true for institutions. Learn more on how you can integrate kindness in your work, while being relentless with institutions. +Kindness is an essential quality for privacy advocates. To grow our movement, we must meet people from a place of camaraderie. People don't change their mind by being berated. However, this isn't true for institutions. Learn more on how you can integrate kindness in your work, while being relentless with institutions.

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diff --git a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-be-kind-to-people-but-be-relentless-with-institutions.md b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-be-kind-to-people-but-be-relentless-with-institutions.md index 593e1dd9..601e07bd 100644 --- a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-be-kind-to-people-but-be-relentless-with-institutions.md +++ b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-be-kind-to-people-but-be-relentless-with-institutions.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: Be Kind to People, But Be Relentless With Institutions -description: Kindness and patience are essential qualities for privacy advocates. To grow our movement, we must meet people from a place of comradery. +description: Kindness and patience are essential qualities for privacy advocates. To grow our movement, we must meet people from a place of camaraderie. preview: cover: activism/images/banners/banner-toolbox-tip-kind.webp hide: @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ icon: fontawesome/solid/hands-holding-circle --- ![Colored banner with four icons on it, a toolbox, a hammer, hands holding a sphere, and a wrench.](../../assets/img/activism/banners/banner-toolbox-tip-kind.webp){align=top} -Kindness and patience are essential qualities for privacy advocates. To grow our movement, we must meet people from a place of comradery. People don't change their mind by being berated. However, this isn't true for institutions. +Kindness and patience are essential qualities for privacy advocates. To grow our movement, we must meet people from a place of camaraderie. People don't change their mind by being berated. However, this isn't true for institutions. Here's how you can integrate kindness in your work, while being relentless with institutions: diff --git a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-be-mindful-of-accessibility.md b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-be-mindful-of-accessibility.md index 100b4635..8775d546 100644 --- a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-be-mindful-of-accessibility.md +++ b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-be-mindful-of-accessibility.md @@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ If your event provides meals, snacks, or drinks, make sure to prepare well in-ad - [x] Try to provide food and beverages that will cover a variety of dietary needs, such as vegan, nut-free, gluten-free, lactose-free, alcohol-free, or low-sugar options. -- [x] If you host a large event, consider keeping a few [EpiPens](https://greatergood.com/blogs/news/epinephrine-public-areas) available on site in your emergency kit, in case anyone experiences a dangerous allergic reaction. +- [x] If you host a large event, consider keeping a few [epinephrine autoinjectors](https://greatergood.com/blogs/news/epinephrine-public-areas) available on site in your emergency kit, in case anyone experiences a dangerous allergic reaction. - [x] Make sure guests will have access to free and clean water, especially if your event is scheduled during a heat wave. diff --git a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-dont-stop-at-individual-solutions.md b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-dont-stop-at-individual-solutions.md index b139e277..f4b6a0ad 100644 --- a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-dont-stop-at-individual-solutions.md +++ b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-dont-stop-at-individual-solutions.md @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ Moreover, it's important to consider others in different situations. For example While in some cases we might want to discuss immediate individual solutions in order to mitigate some harm, **we must also attack the root cause of the problem**. -If we only think of individual solutions when a corporation exploit our data, or a government adopts a privacy-invasive regulation, **we risk letting our guard down** by giving up the fight early. This makes the problem harder to fight later on, and results in more harm to our communities, and eventually to ourselves as well. +If we only think of individual solutions when a corporation exploits our data, or a government adopts a privacy-invasive regulation, **we risk letting our guard down** by giving up the fight early. This makes the problem harder to fight later on, and results in more harm to our communities, and eventually to ourselves as well. ## Things to keep in mind when a privacy issue arises diff --git a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-improve-your-social-media-and-build-resilient-communities.md b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-improve-your-social-media-and-build-resilient-communities.md index fac9797a..983bac92 100644 --- a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-improve-your-social-media-and-build-resilient-communities.md +++ b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-improve-your-social-media-and-build-resilient-communities.md @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Here's how you can minimize your presence on commercial social media, and slowly Moving away from large commercial platforms can be a complex process, but it's a very important one nevertheless. -[Reducing our dependence on Big Tech](tip-migrate-outside-of-the-surveillance-ecosystem.md), including for social media platforms, is essential in our fight for better privacy rights. +[Reducing our dependence on Big Tech](tip-migrate-outside-the-surveillance-ecosystem.md), including for social media platforms, is essential in our fight for better privacy rights. Not only this allows us to stop feeding a surveillance machine that grows increasingly hungrier for users' data every month, but it gives us an opportunity to build much more resilient communities, and **support platforms that aren't devouring users' privacy**. diff --git a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-keep-in-mind-the-whole-landscape.md b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-keep-in-mind-the-whole-landscape.md index 16072134..594c7b41 100644 --- a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-keep-in-mind-the-whole-landscape.md +++ b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-keep-in-mind-the-whole-landscape.md @@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ Here are a few practices to improve our culture surrounding data privacy that yo - [x] Physically and visibly unplugging any smart devices equipped with a microphone or camera at home before any guesses enter. If this isn't possible for some reason, then informing the guesses about these devices *before* they enter the home, and *before* the device collects any information about them. -- [x] Never using devices such as Meta's RayBan glasses, or other devices equipped with a microphone and/or camera that might record others without their consent. +- [x] Never using devices such as Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, or other devices equipped with a microphone and/or camera that might record others without their consent. ## More resources diff --git a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-level-up-assemble-and-organize.md b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-level-up-assemble-and-organize.md index 7a7b5443..316e442d 100644 --- a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-level-up-assemble-and-organize.md +++ b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-level-up-assemble-and-organize.md @@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ Here are a few privacy-focused tools and services that can help you to organize - It can be [self-hosted](https://lauti.org/#getstarted), or used with a [server](https://lauti.org/#instances) of your choice. -- It offers connection through open-standard feeds in ICAL and RSS formats. +- It offers connection through open-standard feeds in iCal and RSS formats. - Maintained by the German collective [Klasse & Methode - IT Kollektiv Stuttgart](https://klasse-methode.it/). @@ -215,7 +215,7 @@ Here are a few privacy-focused tools and services that can help you to organize - It allows people to follow your posts and events by [following your custom hashtags](https://fedi.tips/how-do-i-follow-hashtags-on-mastodon-and-the-fediverse/) on Mastodon (or the Fediverse), or even outside of Mastodon completely using [RSS feeds](https://fedi.tips/following-mastodon-and-fediverse-accounts-through-rss/). -- It allows to [verify your account](https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/07/22/mastodon-tutorial-privacy-and-security/#verifying-yourself-and-others) for free, and add official [author attribution](https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/07/22/mastodon-tutorial-privacy-and-security/#author-attribution-for-journalists-and-writers) for your content. +- It allows you to [verify your account](https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/07/22/mastodon-tutorial-privacy-and-security/#verifying-yourself-and-others) for free, and add official [author attribution](https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/07/22/mastodon-tutorial-privacy-and-security/#author-attribution-for-journalists-and-writers) for your content. - Developed by the German nonprofit [Mastodon gGmbH](https://joinmastodon.org/de/about). @@ -248,7 +248,7 @@ To organize with your group, use a privacy-focused calendar tool that offers end
More Alternatives  📗 - For more on better alternatives to use, you can check this [tip on why and how to migrate outside of Big Tech](tip-migrate-outside-of-the-surveillance-ecosystem.md) for your privacy advocacy work. + For more on better alternatives to use, you can check this [tip on why and how to migrate away from Big Tech](tip-migrate-outside-the-surveillance-ecosystem.md) for your privacy advocacy work.
diff --git a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-lift-your-allies-up.md b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-lift-your-allies-up.md index 8473220b..af4d4495 100644 --- a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-lift-your-allies-up.md +++ b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-lift-your-allies-up.md @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ It's easy to get lost in our own niche advocacy, and lose track of what others i - [x] Even if you are also working on a similar project, lift them up with you! -It doesn't matter if you are working on something comparable yourself, or if perhaps you would have worded their work slightly differently. As long as the message is aligned with your mission and values, **spread the words of your allies loud and far!** +It doesn't matter if you are working on something comparable yourself, or if perhaps you would word their work slightly differently. As long as the message is aligned with your mission and values, **spread the words of your allies loud and far!** By lifting each other up, we will broaden the reach of the message we share, and ultimately this serves our goals and our community too. diff --git a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-make-it-cute.md b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-make-it-cute.md index c18c77eb..4a58359e 100644 --- a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-make-it-cute.md +++ b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-make-it-cute.md @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ If you've already done your homework to build the best app for people to protect ☑️  Make sure that your app or website is [accessible](tip-be-mindful-of-accessibility.md) as much as possible. Accessibility will not only make more people able to use your application, but it's likely to also improve user experience for everyone. -🎁  Wrap your product in a pretty package. If you can afford it, hire a professional designer to polish your app or website interface, as well as your organization's logo and promotional material. Design can truly be a make or break moment. Do not neglect it! +🎁  Wrap your product in a pretty package. If you can afford it, hire a professional designer to polish your app or website interface, as well as your organization's logo and promotional material. Design can truly be a make-or-break moment. Do not neglect it! 🥰  People like cute things! Make your app and content cute! Additionally, this helps to make technically-intimidating projects feel more accessible to newcomers and beginners. diff --git a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-migrate-outside-of-the-surveillance-ecosystem.md b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-migrate-outside-the-surveillance-ecosystem.md similarity index 95% rename from docs/activism/toolbox/tip-migrate-outside-of-the-surveillance-ecosystem.md rename to docs/activism/toolbox/tip-migrate-outside-the-surveillance-ecosystem.md index 8378ae3e..b7f257b4 100644 --- a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-migrate-outside-of-the-surveillance-ecosystem.md +++ b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-migrate-outside-the-surveillance-ecosystem.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: Migrate Outside of The Surveillance Ecosystem +title: Migrate Outside The Surveillance Ecosystem description: As privacy activists, it's important to lead by example and support the tools and organizations with good privacy practices, by moving away from Big Tech. preview: cover: activism/images/banners/banner-toolbox-tip-migrate.webp @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ While using the most popular mainstream tools and platforms for our work might s 💛  5. Finally, the fifth drawback is that we need to be *leading by example* and demonstrate that it is possible to **live a connected life without using privacy-invasive tech**. -Because a better world *is* actually possible, right now. It might not be as easy and as convenient, but it's certainly possible to thrive outside of the Big Tech surveillance apparatus, especially for privacy activists and digital rights organizations. +Because a better world *is* actually possible, right now. It might not be as easy and as convenient, but it's certainly possible to thrive outside the Big Tech surveillance apparatus, especially for privacy activists and digital rights organizations. As the saying goes: **If not us, then who? If not now, then when?** @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ For each proposed alternative, you should always first consider your own [threat If you use your own custom domain name for email addresses, let the people you communicate with know what your service provider is. -That way, they will know that if they use a compatible service provider, they might benefit from end-to-end encription protections for the content of their communications with you without requiring any additional steps. For example, this is the case when emailing from a Proton Mail account to another Proton Mail account, or from a Tuta Mail account to another Tuta Mail account. +That way, they will know that if they use a compatible service provider, they might benefit from end-to-end encryption protections for the content of their communications with you without requiring any additional steps. For example, this is the case when emailing from a Proton Mail account to another Proton Mail account, or from a Tuta Mail account to another Tuta Mail account.
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ That way, they will know that if they use a compatible service provider, they mi 💼  **Candidates data:** If your organization hires people, be mindful of how you handle candidates' data. Try to select privacy-respectful solutions such as email communication instead of using commercial platforms that might share candidates' data with third-parties. Only request the minimum information required from applicants, and always delete all data you are no longer required to keep, as soon as you don't need it anymore. -📞  **Availability:** Make sure you or your organization is reachable outside of the Big Tech ecosystem. If your organization only has a Facebook page, then people without a Facebook account cannot reach out to you. The same is true for other commercial social media. Instead, try to rely on a website you control yourself, or a social network page you can host yourself. +📞  **Availability:** Make sure you or your organization is reachable outside the Big Tech ecosystem. If your organization only has a Facebook page, then people without a Facebook account cannot reach out to you. The same is true for other commercial social media. Instead, try to rely on a website you control yourself, or a social network page you can host yourself. 🐘  **Social media:** Move away from commercial social media platforms. Mainstream platforms are almost all abusing their users' data. By keeping an account there, you are indirectly encouraging your followers to stay there as well, perpetuating the platform's abuse. diff --git a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-refuse-to-participate.md b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-refuse-to-participate.md index 9573d2bd..86bf96f2 100644 --- a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-refuse-to-participate.md +++ b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-refuse-to-participate.md @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ While it might be ambitious to expect people who aren't even aware of privacy is Each time we use a platform, tool, or service that is privacy-invasive in our practice, we also contribute in **normalizing the use of privacy-abusive software**. -It's not always easy to [leave Big Tech](tip-migrate-outside-of-the-surveillance-ecosystem.md) and adopt more privacy-preserving technologies in our daily work. Nevertheless, it's an essential part of our advocacy. +It's not always easy to [leave Big Tech](tip-migrate-outside-the-surveillance-ecosystem.md) and adopt more privacy-preserving technologies in our daily work. Nevertheless, it's an essential part of our advocacy. When we use products that do not reflect the values we are asking people to adopt, we not only undermine our own credibility as privacy advocates, but we also harm the privacy rights movement as a whole. It's crucial to lead by example and publicly refuse to use and participate in privacy-abusive platforms, as much as feasible for our situation. @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ There are many ways to refuse to participate in privacy-invasive practices and p 🏷️  Read apps' privacy-labels, and always favor applications that are the least intrusive. -📦  Migrate [away from abusive Big Tech](tip-migrate-outside-of-the-surveillance-ecosystem.md) products and platforms. +📦  Migrate [away from abusive Big Tech](tip-migrate-outside-the-surveillance-ecosystem.md) products and platforms. 🌱  Try to move out or reduce your usage of [privacy-exploiting social media](tip-improve-your-social-media-and-build-resilient-communities.md). diff --git a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-support-your-privacy-comrades.md b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-support-your-privacy-comrades.md index 721a13fe..b278f92a 100644 --- a/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-support-your-privacy-comrades.md +++ b/docs/activism/toolbox/tip-support-your-privacy-comrades.md @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Here are things you can do to support your privacy comrades: We live in a world of social connections. When we moved these connections online, we regrettably also gave power to large corporations to monitor and monetize our social relationships and communications. -Many privacy advocates will choose, rightly so, to [leave](tip-migrate-outside-of-the-surveillance-ecosystem.md) entirely those abusive platforms. Sadly, a side effect of this is often severed relationships with loved ones, who refuse to join us on better privacy-respectful environments. Many of us have lost friends when we quit Facebook, or refused to join a Discord server. Taking a stand for our privacy values can come at the cost of some painful social losses. +Many privacy advocates will choose, rightly so, to [leave](tip-migrate-outside-the-surveillance-ecosystem.md) entirely those abusive platforms. Sadly, a side effect of this is often severed relationships with loved ones, who refuse to join us on better privacy-respectful environments. Many of us have lost friends when we quit Facebook, or refused to join a Discord server. Taking a stand for our privacy values can come at the cost of some painful social losses. Moreover, fighting to protect privacy rights while reading about attacks on those rights every day in the news can be draining.