Even as someone who closely follows the tech industry and writes about privacy issues, I find it's difficult to fully keep up with how to properly protect myself online.

Block Party has been a huge boost in helping me feel more secure in how I use many online platforms, knowing that it helps me make better choices with my settings and guiding me through what the tradeoffs are for various decisions.

Default account settings are designed to benefit the company, not the user. Block Party clarifies which settings are actually to my benefit, and makes it easy to make those updates.

The opportunity to have access to [Block Party] has been not only extremely valuable for my sense of security overall but also has given me a sense of freedom to share my thoughts and ideas. It’s imperative that in a democratic society we are able to voice our opinions without fear of being threatened or physically attacked because someone can find you and terrorize you simply for the job you did or for a position you took.

The extension also means I don't need to stay on top of the constantly shifting terms of service on each social platform; Block Party does it for me.

I'd never had serious concerns about my safety until I was doxed a few months ago and later targeted in right-wing publications. My risk level escalated after the inauguration when I began speaking out against the president and senior Justice Department officials in the media and in Congress.