> I use it just because I haven't found anything better (privacy-wise). I understand how you've come to that conclusion. I won't tell you to change your decision, but I will explain why I respond differently. The secondary reason is that I find it very unlikely that Chromium is the most privacy-respecting browser overall. It is a mistake to judge browsers by a single criterion. You must consider all known factors, and estimate the unknown based on the past and the track record of the browser and developer. However, even if I knew for a fact that Chromium were the most privacy-respecting browser, I would respond the same way I do in other situations where non-free software is superior to free software in some way: First I woud assess whether the better feature is important or something I can do without (in the case of privacy it is important), and if the feature is important I would find the best free alternative and request the feature. I may donate to help the feature get implemented. If the feature would take a great deal of work it may be necessary to organize a crowdfunding campaign. If the feature were something I absolutely could not live with out I may use the proprietary software as little as possible as a short term solution, but I would not give up on the free replacement, because I should not have to trade my freedom for privacy or any other feature.
> > FWIW I also use Google Apps... as I still can't find the perfect > alternative to it. But I don't trust it, I use it - and they use > me more. I often have to use Google Drive for collaborative editing. When this happens I try to use a computer at my school or library instead of my personal machine, but I really wish I knew of a replacement that people would be willing to switch to (suggesting git would not go over well).
