Proton CEO Andy Yen gave a surprisingly sharp interview to the Swiss magazine "watson" (source in German: https://www.watson.ch/digital/wirtschaft/517198902-proton-schweiz-chef-andy-yen-zum-ausbau-der-staatlichen-ueberwachung). He warned that Proton might leave Switzerland if new surveillance laws are passed, which aligns with the company’s strong pro-privacy stance. So far, nothing unexpected.

However, Yen’s remarks about Swiss officials - describing them as lifelong bureaucrats, all lazy, and incompetent - came across as arrogant and out of place, almost like something you’d expect from a capitalism praising Trump supporter. he also was quoted in the interview, that the US works better (so they consider to move there?).

The interview left me speechless, and I’m certain I won’t be considering Proton for any of my future projects

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[–] dan00@lemm.ee 1 points 1 week ago

Sorry to intervene in this conversation but I think the witch hunt started with some people calling others “aliens” or “peasants”.

If this is the level of discourse I need to hear, then my compromise with right wing is a rope. In my view, ANYONE who tangentially or accidentally aligns with the American regime can be hanged and stoned to death, and i will be there clapping. 👏

We can resume civil and democratic discussion after mr golden shower gets a short short haircut.