The post volume is still much lower, but that isn't all bad, since the toxicity and quality isn't as bad and unlimited scroll time isn't healthy.

RTX 3060 12GB works great on Linux using the Nvidia drivers and CUDA. No reason why it wouldn't.

The mob boss who wants $8/mo for a lame service but won't harm you if you don't want it?

You're doing the right thing. They're just trying to juice their own numbers by pressuring you to say something effusive.

Execs aren't suffering...

Matrix's Code of Conduct says that they will not act on CoC violations that they find ideologically congenial. That's a blank check for harassment, and it applies to every forum which might be used for technical coordination around Matrix.