I've been using all of my macs for years now without Apple IDs. I use them only reluctantly on iOS devices to install apps, and don't use iCloud (it's a privacy nightmare).

Relying on Apple to remain benevolent when the incentives are so misaligned is a fool's errand.

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QuiEgo 4 days ago | parent [-]

What do you use instead?

	▲	sneak 4 days ago \| parent [-]
		I use syncthing to synchronize my computers and I use Ente to store and sync my photos. My computer files aren’t on my phone or vice versa. I use IMAP email so it’s accessible on both. I use Signal instead of iMessage.