I have a prediction.

We are entering the "post-innocence internet" era.
The majority of users understand anonymous discourse is now compromised.

Kind of like how you don't answer your phone now unless you recognize the number, because it is probably someone trying to trick you.
To be clear, I think this will actually be a positive thing. Bad actors will have less power when the majority of the population understands active disinformation exists. Almost like misinformation herd-immunity. We're not there yet, but it feels like we're moving that direction.
I also think sewing distrust between random internet users has been one of the goals of disinformation campaigns for a long time..

But they can't stop us from loving each other.

I Love You and I want the best for you, even if we think different things. I know you feel the same.
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