This Video Is Sponsored By ███ VPN 

I'd like to thank all the team at ██████ VPN for ████████████. (The opening speech isn't about a real person, by the way; it was just the worst possible segue I could think of.)

VPN also prevents bear attacks. I’ve been using VPN for the last 5 years and haven’t been attacked by any bears.

Future job applications: ⬜ I.T. ⬜ engineer ☑️ gay pirate assassin

Calling AES “military grade encryption” is like calling oxygen “military grade air.” It’s not totally wrong, it’s just that everyone is breathing that same air

Lots of people saying that this video aged poorly because Tom now is sponsored by a VPN company, but did it really age poorly? In this old video, Tom is clearing up some of the "false" claims that VPN companies make and talks about how he dislikes ads that lie or mislead - he himself did not use any of these claims in his new video where he is sponsored by a VPN company. In the new video, he literally says that he is using a VPN because he is traveling a lot and away from home, which automatically makes websites show up in dutch, and prices in Euros. He also said that he could not access a UK government site without the VPN. I don't think this aged poorly. I think he is sticking to his principles and did an honest VPN advert.

Gay Pirate Assassins: "He's on to us"

Guys, I think it's Raid: Shadow Legends.

“Hiding your sexuality from college administrators” is such an oddly specific example.

I like how when Tom got sponsored by a VPN he only stated the benefits he said in this video and not the bs

As a gay pirate who is not an assassin, I feel largely represented by this advert.

Turning down a deal like that tells a lot about your character. I’ll remember that.

The military grade encryption part reminds me of one of his linguistics videos Saying your VPN uses military grade encryption is like saying your tomatoes are 100% vegan

I think one inclusion that's worth mentioning is that a VPN might hide your identity and stop tracking etc but the second you login to a website like Google, facebook, then all of that goes out the window. Too many people think a VPN gives them privacy and then stroll around the Internet logged in to their google account, linked to their facebook account, linked to their steam account....

Coming from someone working in the military; military grade is "lowest bidder that gets the job done"

I honestly can’t believe Tom would throw gay pirate assassins under the bus like that.

Guys he didn’t change his mind. He didn’t use any of the lying talking points in his video

There is always a lot of money in lying to a lot of people. Tom, you're not the hero we deserve but you are the hero we need!

I'm a gay pirate assassin and a VPN has helped immensely, thanks Tom.

If a company actually agreed to that advertisement I would actually be interested in getting their service.

For some reason I feel like buying a ton of flowers.

Who else is here after the most recent video where he got sponsored by NordVPN?

It’s kinda funny that if the VPN company approved Tom’s version, then I’d probably trust that company more than any other VPN service

"The best choice for gay people, pirates, assassins, and gay pirate assassins" This is why I'm subscribed to this channel

One employee getting bribed to "leave" a usb in a server or computer is a real threat. The people/company hiring the employee will pay an exorbitant amount of money for this and this is one of the reasons that nothing can be truly secure. Though this is not extremely common, it does happen and is sometimes very hard to notice or fix. Great video.

I'm here after nordvpn sponsored robot tom scott twin.

"Military grade" is like when you make a sci-fi movie, and can not explain how things works, so you just throw words like "quantum", or "nano tech"

Anyone who has ever been in or known someone in the military knows "Military grade" means "Built by the lowest bidder" anyway

RU-vid recommending me this video after Tom got sponsored by Nord VPN is ironic That's a good one algorithm

You know how nice it is, that for years I've seen these VPN propaganda videos - and that one of my favourite guys doesn't just fall in place, but actually gives an honest explanation. If we had more people in the world like you Tom, we might stand half a chance.

"Military Grade" = The cheapest most cost effective way to accomplish whatever it is needs accomplishing.

Are you telling me advertisements aren’t to be trusted and that people lie? I can’t believe it

Always able to find the info I'm actually looking for with Tom's videos, thanks!

This video actually changed the way VPN was advertised.

Dang, shame that VPN backed out of the sponsor deal; the gay pirate assassin market would've probably been really profitable

"Our VPN uses Military Grade Encryption to protect your data" is like a box of cereal with "100% Asbestos Free!" on it.

I love this video! Thank you so much Tom for being honest with us about VPNs

Thank you so much for making this! As a fellow industry professional, those VPN ads drive me crazy. I've been complaining about it for years and only now have I found this video. So glad I'm not the only one!

“Are you a gay assassin pirate?” Was not a line I was expecting to hear today

"It's not wrong. It's just not special" -God when making me

well well well...

Who else is her after his newest vid?

I'm really proud of Tom for not sacrificing his honesty and integrity for "a lot of money"

"If I took a sponsorship from a boat manufacturer and then it turned out that the boats sank, that would suck." -Tom Scott, 2019

It's so great that someone finally says it. I also thought about this every single time I saw one of these vpn advertisements. Great video 👍

I'm an IT specialist.... This video is refreshing. I could finish your sentences and was right everytime... Very different from what I experienced almost everywhere. Great!

"Military grade encryption" is essentially the same as "Surgical grade steel" a buzzword used to sell you things

"great for gay pirate assassins" Finally a service for me

Thank you for honesty and openness in direct conflict with your bottom line! You've earned my subscription.

I *literally* made this exact presentation, all the same data points and warnings, down to the "...and if you're being targeted by nation-state hackers, you have biggest issues" argument after a family member asked me if they should start using a VPN. It is extremely spooky because I matched the exact order of your data points and even sarcastic remarks about their practical usefulness (sans the murder stuff, my mum wouldn't have laughed at that). Good to know I can just send them to your video next time. Spot on.

Tom Scott isn't just a national treasure, he's an international treasure.

FINALLY SOMEONE POINTED THIS BS OUT ITS BEEN DRIVING ME INSANE

When once Tom appears in a similar ad I will get the thing immediately! (And will laugh for days :)))

On this day, Scott got a VPN sponsor.

the irony is that ads displayed on this video are all VPNs.

I am no longer scared of my online passwords and identity being stolen. I am however scared shitless that I'm being spied on by gay pirate assassins. Thanks tom

Thank you so much for this. These creative claims about what VPNs do have been bothering me ever since these sponsorships got popular. (I realize I am very late to finding this video.)

that robot was still creepy

"The best choice for gay people, pirates, assasins and gay pirate assasins."

As a RU-vidr parodying the FBI once said " oh no they're using a VPN. What am I gonna do. I doubt I have the authority to make them hand over their uses logs due to federal regulation."

Looks like he actually did get sponsored by a vpn

Funny how this video got recommended after watching the latest video

"My VPN company doesn't keep logs." "How do you know?" "Well they said so." "Uh huh!"

Whenever i see “VPN” my mind instantly says _”Nord VPN”_

I appreciate you Tom Scott!

thank you for doing your due diligence and sharing it with others.

“great for gays, pirates, assassins, or gay pirate assassins” - Finally an ad for me!!

"That was a lot of money left on the table. A lot of money." And that, Tom, is why we trust you!

Thanks for making this information available!

"if you're planning an assassination" Alright, I'm sold. What's the best service?

Tom: refuses to compromise a high quality video for VPN advertisers. RU-vid: runs 2 different VPN ads after the video

Anyone else immediately fill in the blank as ‘Nord’ VPN

Hi, China user here. Been using a VPN for as long as I can remember.

love how this video suddenly comes to the surface on my feed years later.. good thing I already knew these things. x'3

I was about to say, "Tom, you could have used that link on the screen to Rick Roll us", but upon checking it... I was indeed Rick Rolled and I congratulate you.

FINALLY someone explains why most of the VPN claims are BS.

Why dindt I see the video 2 years ago it hilarious and informative. Thanks for referring to it in the new video. :)

Omg, saying all that with a straight face is the icing on the cake! You made my day!

VPN also prevents death! I haven’t died once in my whole life! Edit: Those scammers lied to me

I just got a legit advert that said "I bet you're watching a Tom Scott video" and scared the living daylights out of me 😨

This video aged like wine.. and after 4 years it spoiled like milk

Also, does this mean Tom is going to start an "Honest Ads" series/mini-series?

Well Tom, you did it, you refused a big ol' bunch of cash to keep your free speech, and in the way you taught us about VPNs. You flippin legend.

Tom Scott is such a genius. Guy's made a big money thru that exact video anyway while keeping his integrity and, at the same time, being highly informative.

I like this video because you clearly know what you are talking about and I often cite it when newbies ask about VPNs. The only critique, from my perspective, is that it feels a little bit naive about the nature and scale of the surveillance problem and the implications.

Finally, someone who can clearly explain a VPN without their sole motivation being money. Thanks Tom

Before this video, the main thing VPN sponsorships talked about was the security, after this video the main selling point for VPNs became the feature of obtaining content from other countries.

it’s funny because tom’s latest video has a VPN sponsor

Mad respect for putting out honest info

This is the main reasom i follow you. Because you have values, and dont compromise just to get paid. Thoughtful, well put together educational content. Keep it up!!!

Damn Tom, you've got balls. bye bye to your VPN sponsorships but hello to an enormous amount of respect.

Flash forward to June 2022 and Tom is doing ads for Nord VPN.

You earned a subscriber with this video. Salut to your honesty

"Gay Pirate Assassin." Not gonna lie that would make a great username.

The hilarity when there's literally a VPN ad on this video.

Dear Tom Scott, I salute you and your honesty.

Who would've thought that a VPN would actually sponsor a Tom Scott video 2 years after this gem popped.

"Military grade" is such a hyped up term, not everything made by "the military" is good. Also, which military are we talking about here?

I recognise that RU-vid link Tom, you can’t trick a Veteran.

looks like Tom took the money from the table in the end

tom scott is amazing, this is so good