Fedgov has my DNA, my life history, all my contacts... whatever. I don't worry about it. I'm a free man, or I'm not. I'm certainly not going to cringe for the rest of my life out of fear. They have to bury me and owe the family a flag.
There's a lot more than just folks talking about gear and antennas, but that's going to be nasty old guys on 80 and 160M. Very opinionated groups. Ham radio has been very good to me over the years.
Don't let fear run your life. Live free, or make 'em prove they are a tyrany.
/johnny
Thanks, friend.