iMessage is very much a US thing. Most of the Non US people or people with international connection exclusively use messaging App ( whatsapp, Telegram, Signal)
some of it has to be with regulations where data retention is required by the law ( Fintech/Telco). Other than that it's to learn more about client and use the data to reach more clients.
In a perfect world, we should have the right to revoke our data access anytime we want, specially when there is a material change in management ( Exit/Acquired/CoFounder left) etc.
I always wonder if exchange was still here with SBF, how different things would've been. SBF is certainly to blame but the winners here are bankruptcy lawyers
Frankly California is probably one of the best states. I love being here. Everyone could be bias but as some one working on tech, it's exciting to learn about new tech. There's nothing much I miss here and willing to pay a premium