> I physically remove the microphones and webcams in my laptops and use a USB microphone with a physical power switch.
I say this not to belittle you or to minimize your feelings or experience, but you have to understand that, among the general population, your needs/wants here are in a very tiny minority. The number of people who do what you do is vanishingly small. The vast majority of people do not care, and those who do will often make a conscious decision that the trade-off is worth it. And that's ok! As long as you can continue to take care of your needs, and other people can take care of theirs, then all is well.
I say this not to belittle you or to minimize your feelings or experience, but you have to understand that, among the general population, your needs/wants here are in a very tiny minority. The number of people who do what you do is vanishingly small. The vast majority of people do not care, and those who do will often make a conscious decision that the trade-off is worth it. And that's ok! As long as you can continue to take care of your needs, and other people can take care of theirs, then all is well.