I use WhatsApp cautiously with friends who still refuse to jump over to Signal (let alone Matrix or Session). But it's def mind blowing to read an activist group was relying on it for organizing. Reminds me of FB being used for organizing G20 and BLM demos -_-
I think it's going to pop, but we'll still be left with a few survivors that take over 100% of the slop. I'm not sure there's an end to it really. Similar to how the .com bubble led to the death of a lot of fake stuff, but we got left with a larger and more centralized internet regardless.
Everyone knows the world is fucked at the moment and the future is looking pretty grim. I think allowing yourself to be happy when you can benefits other people around you who are trying to feel the same. I think it's ok to be both aware of what's going on and be kind toward to your friends and community (in addition to being kind toward yourself). It's literally the only thing most people can do, and it's better than letting the powers of the world break you down over something you probably have no control over.
I use WhatsApp cautiously with friends who still refuse to jump over to Signal (let alone Matrix or Session). But it's def mind blowing to read an activist group was relying on it for organizing. Reminds me of FB being used for organizing G20 and BLM demos -_-