Why can’t we have simple messaging app built for privacy, with good call and video options? Maybe a few emojis would be cool as well.

Telegram started that way but as they became so big, the process of Enshittification has now begin. It happens to all tech platforms that become too big.

www.wired.com/…/tiktok-platforms-cory-doctorow/

It’s not that shitty yet, is it? The features they have paywalled seemed very niche

No its still good, I agree. But just worth being aware they are trying to appeal to content creators now.