Hot take: Setting up a secure chat felt like building a fort, now it's like locking down a bank

In my experience, years ago, messing with encryption tools was just about keeping my notes safe from my brother. Your mileage may vary, but these days, using something like Signal feels like a basic right under threat. Take this with a grain of salt, but I miss when privacy was a choice, not a constant fight. With new laws trying to peek into our chats, that old DIY spirit is what we need to hold onto. Without it, free expression worldwide takes a real hit.