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Just say no to Google. This is the only viable option if you value your privacy.

This is hard to do.

Some sites block on recaptcha

and many sites, such as the IRS or DMV interweave google services with their site.

This was my experience exactly. Tried dns blocking google.com and half the internet breaks.

If it's the shitty half, what's the problem?

If only.

Sounds nice but try saying no to Play Services. Android then _horribly_ breaks.

#monopolyftw

Easy solution --- don't use Android.

I haven't in years. I use e/OS instead.

Not in my experience. Yes, some poorly written apps may break but Android is usable without all the Google crud (hint: grapheneos)