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Thoughts on language of prompts during FTUE registration flow

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Description

Tested on a build of `feature/bma/enable_all_ftue (1.4.30-dev [401043100] (G-b9787))`.

Going through the "I want to talk to friends and family" registration flow, from the perspective of a casual user, I had small issues with the following text:

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![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/1342360/180179454-e591bac8-0c3a-4d33-87e2-4a00ee74fee8.png)

> Where your conversations will live. matrix.org

**Initial reaction:** Who's matrix.org, that's not Element. Can I trust them? Why does matrix.org get my conversations and can they read my messages?

**Suggestion**: It may help to provide a button for the user to see more information on what this all means. Such an explanation could say:

* With Element, you can choose which homeserver you'd like to create an account with.
* Messages in encrypted rooms can only be read by the people you're talking to, regardless of the homeserver you choose.
* However, the homeserver can see who you're talking to among other things, so make sure you trust them. Take a look at their terms and conditions and privacy policy if you're unsure.
* You will need to make a new account if you'd like to use another homeserver.

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![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/1342360/180179482-0d51d6a7-0caa-482d-bbfc-b602614e2913.png)

> "This is like a home for all your data"

**Initial reaction:** *Like* a home? Is it not?

**Suggestion:** Perhaps just drop the word "like".

Additional note: Instead of "server", should we be saying "homeserver", or is "server" considered more user friendly?

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