Comment by Yokolos

When governments across the globe are becoming more authoritarian, we need to protect our ability to run whatever app we want. Otherwise they'll ban communication apps when we step out of line and protest, as we've seen in places like Hong Kong on more locked down platforms like iOS. This isn't about power users. It doesn't matter how many links you post. The US is literally turning into an authoritarian dictatorship before our eyes. Germany's AfD now commands 25% of the vote and it keeps increasing. Far right parties are gaining ground everywhere.

We can't be handwringing about safety right now, because our right to free speech and to protest are at stake. Our democracies are at stake here.