If this becomes viable - which would be amazing! -, how long does this take to become available in most countries?

Personally I find that linking “making money” with “climbing the social ladder” is at the core of many of our issues.

Going even further, ranking each other based on factors like wealth, education, occupation, influence, etc. is degrading and leads to inequality, corruption and emotional/mental health problems, to name a few. The idea that success is measured almost exclusively by economic gain and social rank distorts human values.

“Conservative Dad” can look quite fashionable if done right.

I agree. That app sadly eats battery like no other I have. So the walk isn’t too long.

The higher level editor: https://f-droid.org/packages/de.blau.android/

You must strive to find your own voice. Because the longer you wait to begin, the less likely you are to find it at all. Thoreau said, “Most men lead lives of quiet desperation.” Don’t be resigned to that. Break out!

Most of the alternatives mentioned have such low adoption that they aren’t truly viable options yet - no matter how much we wish otherwise.

And I say that not as a critic - I actually use Matrix, XMPP, and Jitsi myself. But guess how many of my friends, family, or colleagues are on them?

Exactly.

That’s why I recommend Signal. At least there, people are likely to find folks they already know.