Voat & PIA VPN Giveaway! (Voat)

submitted ago by PuttItOut

From Private Internet Access:

Dear Goats,

The internet is not meant to be censored.

Private Internet Access has generously donated to Voat users, 20 x month-long free trials of their no-log VPN service. Voat is going to give these out to Goats in the first official Voat & PIA VPN Giveaway. This is the perfect tool to Unblock the Web and say "FUCK CENSORSHIP".

How to enter:

Submit a picture of your middle finger raised and a verification sheet of paper that says "FUCK CENSORSHIP".

Here is an example:

https://i.imgtc.ws/SE1gMbj.jpg

Winners must agree to post a follow up about their experience using PIA.

From Putts:

Isn’t it funny, that in a time when most websites try to prevent VPN access, Voat is promoting it? This is because tools like PIA help you to protect yourself, and it’s best to “always use protection®.”

I’ve been using PIA personally since they reached out to us during the New Zealand ISP blocking and I have been very impressed. We both thought that you Goats would like a little something so we're spreading a bit of love around.

Since this is Voat, I want to mention a few disclaimers:

  1. Keep the picture doxx free (obviously!)

  2. We reserve the right to deny your entry for any reason (expecting shitposts)

  3. First come, first serve

How it will work:

If your comment (post it as a reply to this submission) is approved, we will PM you the free month trial code along with some simple instructions on how to get started. Have fun!

Edit:

Ok, we wrapped this up (mostly). Thank you to all who participated. I think you'll like the experience and I hope you enjoy using protection. ;)

Do me a favor Voat… One person got finger-shy and deleted their submission. I have saved one code for this person. PM me you shy goat you and I'll send you the code! It's waiting for you. :)

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GassyMcGasface ago

Be sure to scrape the exif data prior to submitting. I've used PIA for almost two years now, works great with a kodi stick. I don't think you're suppose to use a VPN for online gaming.

Glass Israel before its too late!

NotHereForPizza ago

Be sure to scrape the exif data prior to submitting.

Bingo. They're obviously counting on some not being this smart.

heygeorge ago

Is there a regularly used Voat image host that doesn’t scrape exif?

TruthDefender ago

The creator of imgoat writes, on Voat:

Yes, imgoat removes EXIF.

Am I missing any? Catbox is the only one that doesn't claim i ImgTC writes, in their privacy policy:

However, any exif data that may be stored in an image is removed fully during the upload process, and none of it is retained by ImgTC.

imgur writes, on a help article:

EXIF data/metadata is removed from all images upon upload. There is no setting available to retain the data.

MAGAimg writes, on their home page:

EXIF data will be stripped.

Catbox doesn't write a clear answer it in their FAQ:

What information is kept on users? Your IP address is stored with your account. You shouldn't think it's private information anyways.

Am I missing any?

heygeorge ago

I dunno. Maybe imagebox. I strip all my exif anyway as it’s good practice. And it’s worthy of a reminder to the less savvy. @NotHereForPizza, in my opinion, indicates he is particularly knowledgeable in areas of tech, info leaking, and political deceit. So I thought he might have some examples on-hand to help Voaters out.