The idea that normal people don't use proton is incredibly wrong. Same with VPNs to a large extent.

I work a customer facing email job and loads of people use Proton across demographics and industries

About what percentage of “normal people” who are email users would you estimate use Proton?

Your last paragraph spunds misguided

The concern is losing all your freedom and privacy for no good reason

I don't think any constitution has ever guaranteed a right to privacy in public spaces. I can't imagine how that would ever work even if we were willing to make serious tradeoffs for it.

Stavbot eh? Fava beans

https://youtu.be/gyy-RcI6pxE?si=e0QPg3jWvwDojKSP

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