I'm of the same opinion, this is definitely happening, nobody's asked whether they want it, it's just the next necessary thing.

In theory, it's bad for "democracy". But I'm more worried that social existence will necessitate a digital existence.

I'm connected, therefore I exist?

No way.

If only they would actually learn from it (e.g. make it open source). As it works now, no chance this will succeed. Speaking for Germany alone, this would be monumental.