I’m in the same boat, I’m not migrating again unless shit really goes downhill.

Lemmy gives the vibe of “it’s all or nothing, be ready to change at a moment’s notice if something iffy gets said”

Matrix needs more time in the oven before it’s ready for widespread adoption.

I really did try to make it work (for months) but it’s a buggy and unpolished experience, everyone that tried it with me ended up going back to Discord and Signal for communication.

The vast majority of digital purchases are licenses, this isn’t something new or unique to Steam. Digital purchases where you actually own the product are more the exception than the rule.