I think this is the most real answer. It kinda is all about tradeoffs.

If creating connections is more valuable to you than using some unsavory social media, then you have your answer.

I also think it is pretty hard to actually reduce identifying informatiom from these apps. Just based on your social network, the piece can be fitted. In addition, your college gives up a ton of your identifying info (gmail, contracted apps…). I’m not sure there are perfect answers.