In my local area. One orthodox elder has moved way out into the country. At least a good half hour drive to the hall. His reasoning been that location is no longer important to been a JW. In his opinion they won’t be going back to the hall. I have a super PIMI relative who has similar sentiments. Ironically, when I questioned them about where they thought the money would go for the sales of these halls. They said they were been used to build halls in Africa where people don’t have access to JWdot borg on the internet. I tell you the BS I contend with is unbelievable.
Wt has a critical decision to make here, with no face to face contact. Sure they remove their liability for CSA and the like. But they are also going to lose the level of control they can exude on the rank and file. Only 12 months in and already mother is complaining about people having study groups that open and close with prayer. There are certainly pros and cons.