I kind of felt that way too, but I thought, "Wait a minute! This idea that 'the importance of privacy just doesn't get through to others'" needs a rethink! 💭
When you ask questions on social media like, "How can I get people to understand privacy?", some common responses are:
- "It's impossible."
- "People just don't care that much."
- "It's not worth the effort."
But... is that really true? 🤔
Not Everyone Starts Out with High Privacy Awareness
To be honest, no one is born thinking 'End-to-end encryption (E2EE) is the best!' — we all start out knowing very little 🌸
In reality, it's often through family, friends, news, online information, or seeing actual data breaches that people think, "Wait, isn't that bad?" 📱💥
So, thinking "I know better" and looking down on others with a "therefore others won't wake up" attitude feels like a waste 💗
The Problem Might Be the Defeatism Itself
This kind of resignation ultimately reduces the chance for everyone to protect privacy together.
If you think 'It's pointless anyway,' fewer people will start conversations, and those who don't know will remain unaware 🥺
In a way, the idea that 'nobody cares' becomes the norm precisely because everyone gives up.
Actually, Privacy Is Everyone's Problem
What's interesting is that if your own privacy awareness is weak, it doesn't just affect you — it affects those around you too.
For example, if a friend uses a shady app and their data gets leaked, your information might not be safe either.
That's why everyone paying a little attention is what protects everyone ✨
Why Don't We Try to Explain More?
So why are we bad at explaining it...? I think it might simply be because we "don't know how" or "it feels awkward to bring up" 💭
Maybe we need an atmosphere where everyone can talk about it more naturally and casually 🍓
To sum up,
I think it's important not to give up with 'People just don't get it,' but rather for us to refine how we explain things and find the courage to speak up 🥰
Privacy isn't just an individual issue — it's something we protect together. Each person's awareness builds up and contributes to the safety of society as a whole 📌
That's why, if you feel even a little concerned, I think it's worth thinking about how you could talk about it so others understand ✨
Hatena
Comments
ロバート
I think the best approach is to casually bring up the topic since most people are unaware and indifferent to the importance of privacy, rather than forcing it on them.
クリス
I get that, but please understand that some people are just exhausted from fighting this battle for decades.
キンバリー
The trigger for caring about privacy often isn't 'I don't want Google to watch me' but more everyday things like 'I don't want to pay weird fees without ads,' 'I don't want my browser cluttered,' or 'I want to cheat in a game.'
ミア
To get someone to care about privacy, it's important to empathize with what they're struggling with.
ハンナ
I think a lot of the hopeless and indifferent opinions are influenced by bots; it's unfortunate, but they are affecting people's thinking.
リリー
I gather information from trusted news sources, but I'd love a simple summary blog that anyone can understand.
サム
Many things only get rules 'after a problem occurs,' and privacy is the same—people remain unaware until they're harmed.
ノーラン
People are brainwashed into thinking child pornography, terrorism, and fake news are the worst evils, so they can't understand discussions about protecting freedom.
ワット
I've stopped trying to persuade people; they figured it out on their own. It's easier to think of the unaware as the enemy.
ジョージ
This is probably a psychological tactic to make people despair.
グレース
If you raise questions, you get suspected and labeled a conspiracy theorist, so I've stopped trying to convince people.
ベン
That said, I respect those who advocate for consumer rights and privacy on YouTube every day.
チャーリー
Like quitting smoking or positive thinking, privacy awareness is something you have to realize for yourself.
サラ
I tried strengthening my online privacy, but it was too much hassle and I gave up quickly; it's a losing battle in reality.
ハンナ
People have to realize it on their own, without being persuaded by anyone; those lacking critical thinking and interest are a lost cause.
ノーラン
Many people sacrifice privacy for convenience or won't quit social media, so they won't listen to advice.
リリー
All my friends give their contact info to Google; even if 90% stop, the reality is they have it all figured out anyway.
