I agree there is a greater chance they're more stupid than a brick than they're malicious but I wouldn't exclude the idea that internet gatekeeper like Facebook

I agree there is a greater chance they're more stupid than a brick than they're malicious but I wouldn't exclude the idea that internet gatekeeper like Facebook and Google are bribing them to create extra barrier for newcomers to have independent websites. The net result of VATMOSS, GDPR and cookie banners was that a ton of small businesses decided not to bother with a website and moved to being FB only or Amazon only.