I really like the idea of open source software and use it as much as possible.
But another “problem” is that you don’t know if the compiled program you use is actually based on the open source code or if the developer merged it with some shady code no one knows about. Sure, you can compile by yourself. But who does that 😉?
Do you really think there will be a big rush on Lemmy’s servers on July 1st? In my opinion most people that wanted to switch to Lemmy/boycott Reddit already did so. The rest will just use the official app or the browser website.
Table comparison of many messengers: https://www.messenger-matrix.de/messenger-matrix-en.html
I mostly use Signal but also Threema for a few contacts (you don’t need a phone number for Threema, but it is not free - around 4-5 € one-time-payment).
I use a PC, a PS5 and a Switch for gaming. Why would I bash against Nintendo? Mario games are great ;-)!
I used Redact for Android today. Worked fine.
Kripparrian. Because he plays the same games as I do and because he is vegan :-). I like him a lot.
Just a few examples I use on my S23: