"I don't want to receive DMCA notices passed through my ISP because it might disrupt my service" type use cases don't imply you also care about general privacy concerns or other use cases of VPNs too.

And I'm expressing to OP that they should, especially given the repeal of net neutrality and exposed NSA dragnet programs. Unless we just think a social credit system will magically never make its way to the US and impact every portion of our lives. Imagine getting higher health insurance because your parents browsed websites labeled as unhealthy.

I think this is a fine soapbox but also that stating it in this "I think you should care because" style you just did is both better and different than starting by asserting the conclusion from your stance. It's not only more conversational but easier for those who don't already hold your stance to understand how your claim applies to their situation. That's all my example was trying to clarify, not necessarily argue against that people should/shouldn't consider or ultimately care.

Thanks for the clarification of your stance on VPNs and privacy, I appreciate the insight into why one should care.

I appreciate the feedback, I'll take that into consideration!

I agree with you. I was more or less describing a negative trait of mine for why I haven't participated in seeding information thus far.

I'm definitely already on a health insurance bad persons list. My employer forwarded myself and other employees terminated over "that thing" to the FBI!

What a load of malarkey. I'm convinced the US will never get free healthcare because healthcare is used as leverage to keep the middle and wealthy class in check while also oppressing the lower class.