Beautifully put.

Sounds like they are being performative: they want every one to know and to ask them about it.

I get it, it’s bad for the ecosystem in general.

That’s a damn shame.

What are the consequences for Lineage OS?

Yes I have actually. I thought it was a trump thing. Like you watch one news item featuring him, then they push a hundred reaction videos of some guy playing newsman in his home.

I watch ad free, and screen off through the Brave browser. All good for now.