It is not even an argument, because it presumes that everything that is just or good should be open and transparent which is a false premise and undermines the current reality we live in.

Getting into Fediverse helps.

You are right, I realised this when I completely moved to the Fediverse. The non-existence of the ads is a breath of fresh air.

Bitwarden is what I am using and I am having no problem with it so far.