This is exciting. However, I believe the most valuable tools will still be created outside of this ecosystem.

We can see this playing out with the plug-in store. Full of low value and cursory tools.

Additionally, why would you want to pigeonhole yourself when it comes to ability, control and revenue?

Maybe I'm missing something but, in my opinion, for great value to come out of this greater incentive to build is needed.

Will be interesting to see how this plays out.

Well said.

Now's a good time to scrub your online identity before things get worse.

Well said. Thank you for expanding my vocabulary.

"The people who hold the most power have a great deal of interest in us focusing on bettering ourselves instead of bettering our communities."

I may be out to lunch but, is a community not a group of individuals? And for an individual to make meaningful contributions to their community should they not first become the best version of themselves? If one cannot even improve themself, what gives them the moral authority to instruct others (a community) on how to improve or conduct themselves?

"Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world."

CalyxOs is also an alternative.

I'm currently running GrapheneOS on a Pixel. Been using for a few months and no complaints.