I wouldn't say that the social media platforms "aren't that evil." To say that, you are missing their long term intent. Their long term intent is certainly not about providing platforms for free speech even if that is what they may promote. The intent of most of them has always been to create Trojan horses and Pied Piper movements.

This is the same as with cryptocurrencies. People are joining because it looks like it's a fundamental change, but the end goal of the monied elite is not more freedom.. that's just the bait. The real goal is to ensnare as many people as possible in a trap where everyone is monitored and controlled in a full on Orwellian, dystopian future. It's also to enslave people with mindless addictions that they can be further controlled with.