We actually give out our personal information everywhere these days without even realizing it, even when we go to the bakery and if we give them our information they give us a special discount. It's hard to leave the system, but sometimes it's better not to go or not participate, or simply not get that discount. It's a tremendously heroic act to live outside the system.

I will go live in "a van down by the river" by myself.

All joking aside, Opting out I feel can make a statement to others about the privacy situation.

Wumbo

privacy

How does one personally value Privacy and avoiding KYC?

Valuing privacy in a world built on constant surveillance is a quiet act of rebellion. When friends and family don’t understand, it’s often because they’ve accepted that giving up personal data is the price of participation. But privacy isn’t just about hiding—it’s about preserving the freedom to exist without constant scrutiny.

The real issue isn’t your choice, but the systems that demand control through KYC. These systems reshape our relationships, turning trust into data points. Standing firm in your privacy is a reminder that true freedom requires boundaries, even if they set you apart.

Sometimes, protecting your privacy means choosing solitude over convenience, principle over acceptance. It’s a personal sovereignty that questions the cost of belonging in today’s world.
