For the love of all that's holy, do not come into my mentions to lecture anyone about how we should "just" not use Google phones, Gmail, etc.

Point the non IT professional people at a good choice that is stable, user friendly, reliable, not sloppified, and not funding or associated with horrific causes, plus provide tech support, and people will be all over it. Does such a thing exist? In 2026, the field looks pretty slim.

To be very clear: I am NOT soliciting advice on tech alternatives in this thread. If you want to talk about them, start your own thread, and do not quote me.

Nobody wants or needs smugness or condescension, we're all trying to survive a world on fire while our tools blow up or endanger us every day. So yeah, keep the "Just do this [thing premised on affluence, leisure time, or a lifetime of accumulated tech skills] -- it's easy!" to yourself or I will block you. 2/2