Some will use the built in note editor, some the built in music player, some the built in video player, and now some will use matrix
Mint isn't overly bloated, or even "bloated", these apps are useful for a decent part of the demographic, and having them preinstalled lowers the friction a new user feels when installing a new OS
It's honestly sad, almost to the point where defederating from them would be better
But I'm sure we'd be loosing good people from hexbear too