Not to mention the artistic theft

Elif Eralp looks like it should mean something when spelled backwards

If it does it will be the last thing it does

AirVPN and Windscribe are good options with port forwarding that aren’t compromised (AFAIK)

AirVPN with privacy focus and port forwarding

YSK Private Internet Access was acquired by a sketchy Israeli spy company

I also do this, you’re good

Aside from self hosting something like NextCloud, you could also check out Cryptpad.fr

I hope Sheeran realizes he’s taking a side one way or the other.

Be an actual companion