The internet is already, to a huge extent, untrustworthy and soulless.
When I think back to the 2000s, it was wild west. And it was fun. Not efficient but adventurous fun.
At this point today I don’t care anymore. Give me the items and information I need, anything else like Lemmy is just a small bonus.
No idea, but it might be important to add in which country the story takes place.