It’s worse than that, the ‘find people nearby’ feature is a public drug and prostitution advertising billboard with zero moderation and has been for years. They’re in a closer position to silkroad than lavabit
Do we have any proof they aren't also doing that besides being on telegram and every other messenger?
Also, in my country they usually just write the ordinary website name on the wall and add "VPN Tor" whatever that could mean. Maybe they try to hint that Tor and VPN are apps for drug trade? Do Tor and VPN have moderation and do they cooperate with law enforcement?