Aye, the search situation is rather dire. I also try to distance myself from big-tech as much as possible, but it is rather difficult if you still wanna live a digital life. I don't feel like going full Richard Stallman, having to entirely avoid web browsers.

Just gotta cut your losses at certain points and accept less-than-perfect-but-still-better solutions.

>If you don't want to use something because of the US's geo-political actions, go for it.

Thanks for giving me permission, much appreciated. I needed that.

Responding "classic whataboutism" isn't very productive, just kills the conversation and makes it impossible to point out potential hypocrisy. Classic reddit comment.