VPN's - Good or Bad?

[IamSam]

I found this interesting! For years now I have advised against the use of VPN's without really knowing details other than I have always known that VPN's do not protect you from tracking and they really can't hide your location despite what they would have you believe, though I admit they make it more difficult. Modern AI has rendered VPN's even more useless than what's discussed in this video. Let's hear it if you have any opinions on the matter!!

I read this statement in the videos comments which supports my long held belief, no government allows any app or device that protects your privacy. Just do a search on Keonne Rodriguez.

"I sensed that if VPN technology was actually what it claimed, the government would never allow it to be available. "Too good to be true".

Bonus video:

 

[JeffK]

I never understood VPNS so never made use of them. I think overall our digital footprint is always being tracked so I'm as careful as possible where I go and what I view.
I'm convinced no matter what safeguards we put in place, anything can be seen and tracked..

 

[IamSam]

I'm convinced no matter what safeguards we put in place, anything can be seen and tracked..

Yep, I totally agree! There's really not much any of us can do. My only hope is that maybe some folks watching the VPN video will understand that they are just throwing away good money. I will say that I can't hold it against anyone for at least trying, you just need to be selective in how you go about it. I feel that VPN's cause more harm than any advertised protection they claim.