The internet allows real-time surveillance, something that required serious labor in the past.
They don't have to monitor everyone, just those that are not going along with the system.
If you are off the grid and are part of a large group, you are far more likely to be targeted, and tracked.
I try not to feed the beast anymore than I have to, by keeping a low profile.
in a way its different but in a way it is the same, people don't realize that posting things online is like screaming them on a busy corner, they think its not real, so they say stupid shit they would never say out loud in public. Then reality kicks in.
exactly, it's up to you what information you give them.