One of my top concern is privacy! 99% of relays are logging IP addresses—why not implement relays that by default can’t log them? Metadata leaks are another major issue. Then there’s file/media sharing—most of it is hosted on AWS,(by the way major relays are also hosted there) which defeats the purpose. And paying for client subscriptions to get ‘extra features,’ only to still be at the mercy of the client owner who can kick you out? This needs a serious rethink!
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I could keep criticizing, but I already know the typical response in the open-source world: ‘If you think there are flaws, go ahead and fix them yourself.’ It’s the default deflection, ensuring nothing gets taken seriously when real issues are pointed out.