I think this is it: https://labs.rs/en/invisible-infrastructures-mobile-permissions/

That is a pretty good point to be honest.

It is a fair point to be honest.

Closed source could be a bit safer due to liability I suppose?

If they were to do something really nefarious and would get caught they’d get sued to pieces and probably lose most of the reputation?

Sure, a shady rom would lose it’s reputation as well but that’s about it. There’d be new ones out pretty quickly.

And for what it’s worth… I don’t think they’re doing anything shady… but still.

I mean, I use Linux on my main machine at home. That’s open source. I do trust that though…

This all struck me after flashing an old phone I had laying around (My main phone is supported for 2+ more years) and then feeling like… do I want to use this now? I got a slightly dirty vibe from in. :P

Being security conscious is annoying at times…

There’s F-Droid: https://f-droid.org/

That’s pretty much exactly what you’re looking for. :)

Edit: Never mind me. I read Google Play, not Google Pay. :P

Yeah. It’s easier to switch out reddit since that’s never really eas about the social aspect. I was only there for the customized feed of interesting topics.

Seems I’m getting both that and a lot more social aspects over here. Feels like I’ve soon posted more here then I ever did on reddit.

Yeah, that could work. The “problem” though is that I mainly post on Instagram to keep in touch with friends and family.

Not sure what I’d post on a network where no one I know is subscribing. It’s not like I’m a good photographer or anything.

Interesting!

Sadly the only reason I’m on Instagram at all are family and friends… wish I could move them as well.