naively, I could have been convinced that lightning addresses are more private because I *might* have believed they act sort of like a VPN -- however, I read the comments and I am now wise enough to know that it doesn't work like that at all.

Bot or not, do you have an idea why someone would think it’s more private? That’s the real question here IMO

No. Lightning address is convenience, not privacy. 

 already explained phantom invoices, that's actual privacy. 

 nailed the HTTP/third-party issue. Address adds exposure, not protection, use the right tool for the job

lightning

Is a lightning address more private than a lightning invoice?

No. Lightning address is convenience, not privacy. @nullcount already explained phantom invoices, that's actual privacy. @ek nailed the HTTP/third-party issue. Address adds exposure, not protection, use the right tool for the job