RiseUp, a radical tech collective that runs one of the very few free, non-javascript webmail services that seriously cares about privacy, desperately needs donations - BTC accepted

Non-JS webmail is of course a huge asset to those of us who rely on Tor to email anonymously. Please do whatcha can to keep these OG internet subverters in the game.

From them:


Hello Riseup People,

This is the last email to all our users from the Riseup collective asking/pleading/hoping that you will donate to us. We are all out of information on why we do what we do, why we need money to keep going, and why having us in the world is a good thing. If you can, please, please, please donate to us. We are a dozen tech activists who could really use your help to keep going. We work to support all of you all year long. Return the favor, if you can.

https://riseup.net/donate

If you are personally unable to donate to us, here's some ideas on how you could help.

https://riseup.net/donate

Thanks and love, The Riseup Birds


These folks are serious badasses, and they do a ton of great work. If you haven't already, please check out their awesome guides on OpenPGP security, secure web browsing, and lots of other fun security-related stuff.

They've been doing this stuff for many years now, and they desperately need help now. Please show a little love to some real internet rebels!


Comments


[3 Points] None:

Based in the United Stats = Not Safe


They have already had their servers seized and IP logs stolen multiple times.

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2012/04/may-firstriseup-server-seizure-fbi-overreaches-yet-again

http://www.informationweek.com/news/security/government/232900643

https://www.eff.org/files/May%20First%20Server%20Search%20Warrant.pdf


[2 Points] ARRRRandroid:

I have been using this service for a while, it is very good. I hope they do not get rid of SquirrelMail because their new service needs scripts to use. I will definitely donate!

EDIT: They are not just a mail service, they also have their own VPN you can use among other things. Riseup.net


[2 Points] Derrick4Real:

I would be more than happy to donate btc. RiseUp not only provides a great email service, they stand up for the people.

Will pitch in today.


[2 Points] DOZENS_OF_BUTTS:

I'm on mobile right now so I can't provide links, but you should all be aware that all of riseup's services have onion addresses! Just Google "riseup onion" and you'll find it.

Yay riseup, yay freedom, yay privacy!


[2 Points] pfhwheel:

I'd consider donating if they'd accept my application...


[1 Points] Griffinthickness:

I just submitted an application for an email account, how long should I expect to wait?