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whats the point of a note taking application? Either keep the note in a .txt file for long term, or write it on pen & paper for short term.
What's the point of an app to keep temporary notes?
Why note-taking apps don’t make us smarter
They offer additional features. One Note ties into the MS eco-system in an okish way. Obsidian is basically text (actually md) in a folder/folders but supports plug-ins that can do a lot. Notion is backed by databases. Others run in the terminal and can support plug-ins. Evernote was one of the first to offer additional features and offered syncing and connections to other apps (seems a lot of that has been restricted in the last 15 years).
sometimes low-tech is best... https://solar.lowtechmagazine.com/2016/11/why-the-office-needs-a-typewriter-revolution
Dude you’re on a platform for people who go out of their way to find their own artisanal social media network.
I'm on a platform because it is free of corporate company control. There is no better security than hand written and properly disposed of notes.
Retaining digital notes in a massive notepad does nothing but add digital mental clutter. Notes are meant to be temporary fleeting thoughts.
I think you're misunderstanding what people mean by "notes" in this context. They're not meant to be temporary.