It's complicated and dark, but: I'll know the stack of open-protocols/pseudonymity/private ecash/reputation systems are working properly when there are "illegal" activities being carried out on them. I say it's complicated because I am morally opposed to a lot of those activities, but I believe strongly that their existence "over there" will be proof that we've arrived at proper freedom tech that ALSO supports the "good people" and "good activities" I DO approve of and want to see more of. If nobody is trafficking guns and drugs, it's not free enough nor private enough. It's unfortunate that that's how neutral freedom tech works, but I don't make the rules.

I agree, but I think it's great. In the end it's people who are responsible for themselves as individuals. If they choose to hurt themselves or engage in stupid behaviors, they were never that great to begin with. And I see a lot of value in even evil people. Everything plays a part. Let's just pray that property rights are properly enforced. The freedom of association on here is already getting pretty excellent.