I don’t think it’s bad advice for most people. Maybe it’s just bad advice for your treat model

The important is to do it the first time. Then just upgrade the app.

Never was. But is a good option to hide your torrents from your ISP

I use standard notes.

You are making too much sense. You need to choose a side or both communities will hate you.

If someone is spying your PC you have bigger problems than your VPN account being stolen.