While I drop into Hive daily, it certainly isn't at the level of addictiveness that some social media platforms are. Perhaps because we get to choose what comes up in our feeds. Because of this I'd prefer it to be the only part of my social media diet.
I perceive an unhealthy and unnatural intrusion by states into trying to control family ties
Indeed. That in itself could be a thought experient on what paths that could lead us down. I think there will always be pushback, though. Instinctually we know what we need and outside control is not it.