it is independent, that doesn't mean we're going to isolate users on snapchain or prevent people from interacting with them – we're adding a relay so when the fork block is reached, messages that are compatible can go between networks. what i mean is that compatibility is _theirs_ to break. we're not going to do anything to break compatibility. they have already demonstrated they will do so with two hour's notice. people are free to support both ideas in parallel, but when the reality of what that "choice" to no longer honor free speech turned out to be – a silencing of critics, people posting LGBT content, anyone on one side of the political spectrum – kicking people out retroactively, with no notice of new "rules", banning their access to speak with their friends (DMs), it's clear this is motivated beyond what the public statement is.