Alex LintoninOxenAnonymity and online datingAnonymity and dating might not seem like a match made in heaven — you’re probably gonna want to know who you’re dating, after all.4 min read·Jun 26, 2022----
Alex LintoninOxenSession ID vs phone numbersSession IDs are instant, secure, portable, and anonymous — making them the perfect alternative to phone numbers for a private messaging…6 min read·Jun 22, 2022----
Alex LintoninOxenThe anonymity argument: Debunking the real name fallacyWhen the internet began, anonymity (or really, pseudonymity) was built into the experience. For the first time in history, we had…6 min read·Nov 3, 2021----
Alex LintoninOxenWhy are phone numbers a privacy problem?Phone numbers are not private. Using your phone number can put your privacy at risk. If you’ve spent much time around the privacy movement…5 min read·Sep 14, 2021----
Alex LintoninOxenStifling speech: Censorship, centralisation, and sovereignty in the digital worldIn the early days, the internet was something of a protected species. People knew how special it was, the potential it had, and knew we…9 min read·Sep 2, 2021----
Alex LintoninOxenContact discovery: Finding friends without foesAugust 9, 2021 / Privacy·7 min read·Aug 9, 2021----
Alex LintoninOxenPrivacy propaganda: The war on encryption — SessionEncryption doesn’t mean encryption. Encryption is a code word that stands for freedom of speech, the free press, and the preservation of…7 min read·Jun 23, 2021----
Alex LintoninOxenUnweaving A Tangled Web: Decentralising The Ownership And Infrastructure Of The WebWho owns the internet? There isn’t an obvious answer to this question. The internet is a labyrinthine system of hardware, protocols, and…7 min read·Jun 17, 2021----
Alex LintoninOxenPrivacy washing: Creating a clean image for dirty techData is an asset. It’s used to place ads, sell products, and refine services. Without data, the internet as we know it just doesn’t exist…8 min read·Jun 11, 2021----
