By definition, digitized processes are better suited for working with modern computers than analogous and therefore have advantages, common said. Within this article we want to explain Hyperbola's stance about enforced digitization and why we have no interest to enforce so-called “marketable” or “standardized” packages within our system and project. We also use this article to define why we think that those on-going integration and enforcement of digital services is weakening our global society by adding multiplicators for hatred and harassment, in the end also promote purest forms of classism and therefore undermine democratic values in their roots and basics.

Digital enforcement is to be seen when there is no analogue or data protection-friendly alternative to a provided service, even though it would be feasible. In the current definition there are following layers:

1. Digitalisation pressure: There is no analogue alternative anymore existing. Without a computing device you are excluded from public life.
2. Compulsion for programs / applications: You need a program / application that can only be installed under certain conditions (ownership of a mobile device, choice of operating system, access to places where the concurrent program / application is stored, trackers, generic data access).
3. Requirement of an account: You can only use a service when you create an account and provide personal information. This also applies if such an account is required to install a certain application.
4. Data disclosure requirement: A service is only available when you agree to accept monitoring technologies such as trackers and cookies.

In principle, the greater the disadvantage you face compared to the digital solution, the greater the need to go digital - especially when it comes to participating in public life. In particular, services in the area of ​​government and basic services must always include an analogue alternative.

So ask yourself: Do you really want to install a program or is somebody demanding this as otherwise you cannot use a service offered? Do you really need to upgrade your operating-system or is somebody enforcing the update and is not offering you insights?