aptea
Jacob 🍵

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"Ethical hacker in training, practitioner of DIY projects, privacy accelerationist (priv/acc), tea scholar and novelist-to-be."

☦️ Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us.

SimpleX (preferred over Nostr DMs): https://smp15.simplex.im/a#qx3dKA_0wB4douJ9BeySW8PBTfeBCXcCFqPGMlLLM1I

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2026-08-02 14:40:02 UTC

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Yes, you really should. And there's no reason to believe that BTC is the only "sound money" (an overused term if I ever saw one).

2026-08-01 22:14:26 UTC

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I figured it had to be something like that, but is toggling the outbox delivery the only option? I like seeing a wider variety of messages.

2026-08-01 18:36:05 UTC

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I don't agree, for the same reason I disagree with the people here on Nostr who say people shouldn't be allowed to edit or delete their notes. It may be a public space but it's still your data. If you feel like erasing it, you should be permitted to do so without having to go on a legal campaign.

2026-08-01 18:20:52 UTC

Lately, I've been getting pop-up in @nprofile…wywf asking me to pay for a paid relay that I don't even use. I know it connects through the outbox relay system but I never had that pop-up happen before.
Is there a way to disable this? I'm fine sticking with just free relays for the time being. #asknostr

2026-08-01 18:17:24 UTC

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It's one thing if someone screenshots a post or something like that, but having all of your posts permanently archived by an entity you didn't give that permission to is a bit much.

2026-08-01 12:37:37 UTC

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Unless you issue a takedown request, you can usually find an archive of tweets for most accounts (unless their account was locked down) over on the Internet Archive.
I'm not a fan of that because I advocate for privacy and the right to decide what services obtain and use your data, but in cases like this, it might be pretty helpful until/unless he issues such a request to them.

2026-08-01 12:03:46 UTC

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Honestly, this just makes y'all sound even more cultish 🤷‍♂️

2026-08-01 08:08:16 UTC

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I don't know any context about the situation beyond the surface level event, so take this with a grain of salt, but... from what I read somewhere, many people basically were being stubborn and going with it because it was a Bitcoin-only wallet.
Like I said, I have no idea if that's true but it really does track with the Bitcoin maxis and their cultish "no second best" mentality.

2026-08-01 07:00:51 UTC

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2026-07-31 23:06:58 UTC

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Probably best to avoid predictability, no?

2026-07-31 12:06:33 UTC

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I can't even afford a hardware wallet for now. Once I actually do get into Bitcoin more than just the ~$10's worth I have from zaps, I might consider otherwise, but when I don't have much wealth stored in it, I don't see a point in buying one.
In the meantime, I'll probably set up Cupcake from Cake Wallet, seeing how I love their standard wallet app. Would be a nice middle ground and if it works, I might just stick with it.

2026-07-29 15:43:05 UTC

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I see Polyphia is still a massive sellout band. After the Inspire EP, when they ditched Brandon, they rapidly fell off for me. I miss the djenty, atmospheric stuff of their earlier career.

2026-07-29 10:22:00 UTC

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Perhaps it was mainly for the higher-end accounts? I always had a reasonably low profile account (occasionally had a successful post but not many followers), that could be why I never noticed it before.

2026-07-29 07:01:05 UTC

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I'm lucky to be extremely tall: I have an excuse to buy XL without the shame of telling everyone "yeah, my weight fluctuates regularly" 😂

2026-07-29 06:28:58 UTC

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You already follow me but yeah, I'm sometimes active at weird times at night haha.

2026-07-29 04:41:12 UTC

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2026-07-29 00:50:17 UTC

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What am I missing? I was always able to post links in my initial posts on X 🤨

2026-07-28 12:31:18 UTC

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I'd say both goals are well within the range of SpaceX's mission. Not trying to be an Elon simp (I don't like OR dislike the guy) but ultimately, the operations of SpaceX are definitely a multi-faceted mission.
Plus, if we start putting AI data centers into space, then it takes up fewer resources on earth, with less pollution potential. And it's also going to be cheaper to pull that off. Moreover, mining asteroids is actually a pretty smart plan for a corporation to aim for. The only problem it might have is that it might possibly ruin the scarcity aspect of gold, silver and other precious metals... but as far as this community goes, I don't think that that's really something most here are concerned about.

2026-07-27 19:56:56 UTC

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That's some serious cyberpunk stuff right there haha

2026-07-27 10:38:09 UTC

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As an Amethyst user since I first created my npub over two years ago, I know I'm grateful you've kept working on it. Best Nostr client out there, bar none!

2026-07-27 10:37:10 UTC

I swear, if you're ever feeling blackpilled or discouraged about the future, Maxinomics is a channel to watch. He puts into perspective so many of the amazing things that are actually happening right now once you cut through all the drama and the BS in the news.
https://youtu.be/t_jGAK0LRRk

2026-07-27 05:42:00 UTC

Has anyone else on the Proton VPN free plan noticed that their free servers, especially the US-based ones, have been immensely slow lately? Might just be me but most of the US servers have atrociously slow DNS resolution lately and while switching to another country's servers sometimes helps, even those aren't as fast as they used to be. #vpn #privacy #proton

2026-07-26 10:39:27 UTC

In my honest opinion, I think The Matrix Resurrections is extremely underrated. Flawed, yes, and not necessary for the overarching story, but I enjoyed it. If not for the recast of Morpheus, I honestly felt it was really enjoyable as a sort of epilogue to the characters of Neo and Trinity. I didn't even mind the recast of Smith because that was central to the plot.

2026-07-26 08:33:25 UTC

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Never used any of these but I've known people who have. I've heard nothing but good things!

2026-07-26 06:59:35 UTC

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2026-07-25 17:08:29 UTC

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I understand and I wouldn't say you should place your hope in those processes so much as you should continue partaking in it so that you can have a clean conscience regardless of outcome, because you know you did what you could.

2026-07-25 17:07:12 UTC

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A better question is what it HASN'T fundamentally changed, for both better and worse. If voting didn't work, we'd be in a constant state of dystopia in every facet. For example, as it stands right now, we've been see-sawing between crap economic policy and slightly less crap economic policy for over a century now and that always coincides with which parties and which philosophies have been voted for.

2026-07-25 16:16:40 UTC

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The best thing people can do is to conduct a trifold response:
1. Use the full extent of the civil, democratic process. Contact elected officials, especially over extremely important issues. Cast your votes wisely and pragmatically, rather than a narrow-minded "they didn't do everything I wanted so I'll vote for the more problematic party" (ie. Nick Fuentes claiming he'll vote Democrat in protest). Use the systems the founding fathers gave us. They may not even work half of the time these days but we cannot be held blameless if we refuse to try.
2. Build and use parallel alternatives. Not just Bitcoin, not just Nostr, alternatives for as much as possible. Heck, even the maxi style "no second best" approach to specific tech is detrimental here. For example, Nostr is my home now, but I still have a Mastodon account. I think Nostr is superior in almost every way, but having options is a good thing.
3. Start a family. No, really, the best way to enact long-term change is to get married and have kids. You raise them well and they'll raise their kids well, and the cycle repeats. As that process goes on, more and more influence of wisdom will appear within the civil systems. This is why some historical generations are considered great, while others are not: the ones raised right enact the greatest change and wisest governance.

2026-07-25 16:14:58 UTC

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I know it's a meme but I find the "can't vote your way out of this" sentiment to be very near-sighted, especially in the US. If we ignore our electoral system, break democratic processes and fall into something like civil warfare, the chances are astronomical that the nation wouldn't survive even after all that ends.

2026-07-25 07:49:11 UTC

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No doubt. I will be mercilessly boycotting any site or app that uses this. It's absolutely absurd where things are going right now.

2026-07-25 07:31:57 UTC

I started using this program and so far, I'm agreeing with DT, it's incredible. It has a clean UI, all of the sort of info I love about Breezy Weather on Android, and it's coded mostly in Python (my preferred language) to boot.
Definitely give it a try if you haven't and want a solid FOSS weather app on your Linux distro.
https://open.lbry.com/@DistroTube:2/the-mousam-weather-app-for-linux:2
#foss #fosstr #weather #linux #flatpak

2026-07-25 06:41:12 UTC

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I'm actually embarrassed that it took me so long to figure this one out. 🤦‍♂️

2026-07-25 06:40:36 UTC

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2026-07-24 07:01:55 UTC

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Ah good point on that as well. But the same is true about smartphones in general, if you think about it. A simple recording app as you pretend to be doomscrolling is a way to record conversations around you.

2026-07-24 06:37:18 UTC

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Exactly why I prefer wired headphones with a physical mic switch. Not the ONLY reason why I prefer them but definitely one of the bigger ones.

2026-07-24 05:54:50 UTC

I really need to get back to watching Mr. Robot. I finished season 1 and absolutely loved it, not just because it's a hacker thriller (and I'm studying to be an ethical hacker myself), but also because the writing, cinematography, acting and soundtrack are all flawless.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tUBCmGBO3A

2026-07-23 22:23:26 UTC

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I was considering making an account. Guess not, now. That's just retarded, but I guess we shouldn't be surprised.

2026-07-23 06:14:41 UTC

Proton's AI service, Lumo, has really come a long way since it first launched. When it first came out, I found it relatively useless compared to the big tech LLMs and even Venice AI (another privacy-respecting AI service), which also was lagging behind at that point.
Now, Lumo is my go-to in most cases unless I'm using AI to do something that I want to save long-term (query history is retained for only 7 days on the free plan) or if I need a more advanced model, in which case I tend to use Venice (or Perplexity, if I'm out of daily queries on Venice).
It's good to know that we have a solid AI that's end-to-end encrypted and private by default.
Venice is also a good option and they actually offer some E2EE for models that support it, but their free plan is incredibly restrictive compared to Proton and I'm sorry, but I just can't justify paying an $18+/month subscription for AI when I only use it for troubleshooting, research and as a brainstorming aid... especially not when Lumo is giving me great answers as of late and its subscription is $8 cheaper if I wanted to go that route.
#ai #aistr #proton #protonlumo #encryption #privacy

2026-07-23 04:33:33 UTC

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2026-07-23 01:22:34 UTC

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That's unfortunate, I enjoy your content but as for finding you again, I rarely go LOOKING for new people to follow at this point. Hopefully our paths will cross again.

2026-07-23 01:14:24 UTC

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Well said. I don't like every altcoin out there, but there are a couple projects that I think are pretty cool. I think that the whole Polkadot ecosystem, for example, is pretty near. And in general, I think that there are a lot of concepts within the Web3 world that are really cool, even if they're not sustainable for a long-term economic holding like BTC. My philosophy on it is that if I want to store my wealth, I'll go for Bitcoin or Monero. If I want to try other projects, I might swap to the appropriate altcoin and test it out, but I won't invest heavily in any of them.
I mean, people made fun of things like NFTs a few years back because the influencers all made it out to be nothing but "own a JPEG". In reality, the concept offers a lot of potential for cool things that I don't think people are truly fulfilling. Plus the whole idea of DeFi and DAOs and similar things are all really neat because they do offer a whole new world of potential ideas and projects. At the same time, I do think it's smart to be cautious with that sort of thing because of how many rugpulls there are.
Again, it comes back around to the philosophy that I have of storing long-term wealth with Bitcoin or Monero and only swap a little bit to the altcoins to try out the projects.

2026-07-23 01:07:03 UTC

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How DARE you?

2026-07-22 05:44:54 UTC

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2026-07-21 09:12:33 UTC

VPN bans really are prime retardation for many reasons.
https://odysee.com/@davidbombal:0/why-the-uk-wants-to-ban-vpns:e

2026-07-21 07:46:51 UTC

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Unfortunately not. Ironically, the DEXes out there aren't viable for me because the payment methods usually require KYC even if the DEX itself doesn't. I've looked into and tried several, from Hodlhodl to Robosats to Bisq. Unless you do cash-by-mail or Amazon gift cards (both of which rub me the wrong way), you have to KYC with your payment processor which somewhat defeats the purpose.
Simply put, I found out that some CEXes and purchase methods only require name/DOB/address if you pay with a debit card. I didn't know that until now, as I don't have a debit card but I am looking into getting one for various reasons. I'm okay with the basic stuff like the name and address, I do that when I buy stuff online anyway (and I'll likely swap it for Monero, where even that won't be a concern), I'm just not okay with sharing a photo of my ID, my SSN or a selfie.
I also saw a report that's not on BTC Map which says there's a BTM near me, and the brand doesn't charge outrageous premiums as previous local BTMs have, so I aim to check that out one of these days (and will update BTC Map accordingly if the report is correct).
The reason I haven't done either of these right now is because I don't exactly have the cash to spare on it at the moment. Fortunately, my extremely low income situation SHOULD be changing very soon, so once it does, I aim to give either method a try and start stacking and using BTC/XMR properly. My goal is to set a certain percentage of my weekly paycheck aside to stack a bit, with higher stacking during dips, but that's only if things go as planned.

2026-07-21 06:44:26 UTC

So, I may have found two means of buying Bitcoin that might actually work with my near-total allergy to KYC.
Fingers crossed, because if it works, I'm finally going to be able to get into Bitcoin (and, by extension, Monero) more than just through the zaps I occasionally get here on Nostr.
At the same time, I'm not getting my hopes up: I've put an absurd amount of effort into researching and trying to find methods that don't require me to upload my ID, my SSN, a multi-angle scan of my face, my left kidney and my firstborn child, just to buy $50 worth of Bitcoin. So far, my search has always come up empty (even when it seemed promising), but hopefully that will change soon.

2026-07-21 06:29:15 UTC

Thonny is a decent IDE for coding MicroPython projects, but I really wish they'd either get rid of or LET you get rid of the Ukraine flag in the menu bar. It's just obnoxious.
Why do I need a country's flag in my menu constantly? It's fine if you, as a project, want to support relief efforts for people impacted by things like war but ruining an otherwise decent UI with a constant reminder doesn't make me want to donate. Just like with ads: the more I see 'em, the angrier I get with them and the less I want to buy the product in the ad.

2026-07-21 05:43:55 UTC

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2026-07-21 02:01:27 UTC

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Also, regarding the privacy thing, one thing you might appreciate is that the devs publicly stated they will not implement age verification infrastructure, so that combines with the free and open source aspect to ensure it's a solid option for privacy.

2026-07-21 02:00:44 UTC

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Fair enough, I'd definitely try Zorin out. They did a lot of work before Windows 10's death to make it one of the smoothest experiences for Windows users. Still might require some level of terminal usage but for what you're using your system for, I'd imagine that'd probably work the best for you!

2026-07-20 16:45:57 UTC

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You could try ZorinOS, it is very friendly to former Windows users but with a less outdated UI than Mint. What was your main reason for not liking Mint?
Aside from Zorin, you could try something like Fedora, as it has various desktop environment options and is at the cutting edge of Linux development.

2026-07-20 05:01:30 UTC

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Also, a bit more challenging, but Light Crusader (also on the Genesis) is a remarkably well-made isometric action RPG on the system if you wanted something a little more complex and difficult.
https://youtu.be/s6qpKPhHNek

2026-07-20 04:59:04 UTC

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https://youtu.be/kyRl9VaDKS8

2026-07-20 03:37:06 UTC

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What about Beyond Oasis for the Genesis? Similar style of game but with quite a few differences.

2026-07-20 03:22:21 UTC

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Have you played LoZ: A Link to the Past? Not excessively difficult, charming, fully doable in a couple days if it's the main thing you're playing.

2026-07-20 01:28:18 UTC

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Like what, though? Genuinely curious what gives you trouble on it.

2026-07-20 00:25:43 UTC

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I suppose the badges are a fun difference, I just don't know if I need *everything* attached to my Nostr account haha

2026-07-20 00:24:46 UTC

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We absolutely need to repeal the seventeenth amendment. One of the worst amendments we've ever added.

2026-07-20 00:23:10 UTC

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Again, they CAN work. The devs put no effort into letting their games work on it. In some cases (Destiny 2 is a prime example), they actively OPPOSE Linux. In other words, anti-cheat games not working on Linux is 110% the fault of the developers.
I didn't say EVERYTHING works. Just that the majority of things work. Claiming otherwise is just cope.

2026-07-20 00:20:54 UTC

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Cool concept, just not sure why I would use it over RetroAchievements. 🤔

2026-07-20 00:17:36 UTC

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Games with anti-cheat work on Linux unless the devs intentionally disable it. LibreOffice is better than MS Office. Something like 95% of games just work on Proton (with the remaining margin often being plausible with some tweaks). I've never had any major issues with Wine but I go for FOSS alternatives first anyway. I've had one Wayland breakage to date. The Rust migrations are dumb, I'll agree, but again: haven't had any major issues with it so far.
Either I (and many others) am getting extremely lucky OR the "nothing works" argument is a gargantuan exaggeration.

2026-07-20 00:13:19 UTC

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I don't really get it either, it's mostly just a looks game. The guys are all effeminate pretty-boys and the girls tend to be overly sexualized. As for the music, I'll take some of it over modern pop but it's still not my jam. Personally, I find J-pop significantly better as it's more diverse in sound and less about the looks game.
Honestly, when it comes to Korea, I'd much rather watch K-drama than listen to K-pop.

2026-07-20 00:09:58 UTC

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I'm all for options but I strongly disagree with you saying that you can't do anything on Linux. I've never run into a "I wonder if I can... nope, guess not" sort of situation with it 🤷‍♂️

2026-07-19 14:14:16 UTC

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When I spot someone who CLEARLY doesn't need a service dog, I don't make any efforts to hide my annoyance/disgust.
It really does harm to the people who ACTUALLY need a service dog.

2026-07-19 05:59:38 UTC

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Looks nice, but I need to know the feature set and Nostr features before I'd give it a go. Still, I'm always down to check out new OSes and Linux distros in a VM!

2026-07-19 05:50:18 UTC

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Like I said, it's still pretty young as a protocol so the community is mostly die-hards and OGs. I think it can definitely grow bigger in time, though, especially as more governments around the world move to forcefully control the modern web.

2026-07-19 03:03:48 UTC

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Had a lot of pain in my adult life but am glad to say I never gave in to either of those. For me, it's God, tea and my hobbies.

2026-07-18 22:23:14 UTC

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Strike that, reverse it.

2026-07-18 06:56:10 UTC

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It's multi-faceted for me.
The most important thing for me is the fact that I fully own my presence here. I own my nsec, not some company or group of people. I, alone, own it. I don't really post opinions and takes that are at risk of being censored (in most cases) but I do sometimes, and was censored and even temp-banned by big tech socials back around 2020/2021 for doing so. I love the fact that they can't do that to me here, but it's more than just that.
I also love the decentralized aspect. Again, it goes back to the censorship and ownership concerns, but it's also nice to know that the network is resilient and anyone can get involved if they want. I control which relays I connect from, I decide what clients I want to use, I make the choice on what key signer(s) to use.
There's also the fact that because this is an open protocol, there's a boatload of potential for things to get bigger and better. Different styles of clients already exist to give you various types of experiences. The protocol can also be used beyond the traditional social media experience, as things like DEG Mods and Gamestr (and the games it links to) have shown us.
Of course, it doesn't hurt that Nostr has the zaps system. I wouldn't have any BTC whatsoever if not for zaps (long story but involves my refusal to KYC) and it's nice having a small kickback for posting quality content. That incentivizes people to post good stuff, not just engagement bait slop. Speaking of which, the lack of a tailored algorithm is really nice as well; I despise social media algorithms with a passion.
There's also a pretty solid community here. Sure, there are the obnoxious maxis and the libertarians and anarchists who constantly post politics and anti-establishment stuff, and there are some folks on here that really don't deserve any online presence (specifically a few pedo apologists I've run into). All of that does get very old, but overall, the Nostr community is full of people with an independent, freedom-loving mindset. As a traditionalist and constitutionalist, I find myself having a lot more in common with them than I would on other decentralized platforms.
Finally, I'm here because it's still so early and a lot about this space feels like the old web in the most incredible way. As a "late stage" Millennial (born in the 90s), I grew up on forums, chat rooms and old school social networks. Nostr, in a lot of ways, feels like a natural evolution of that rather than the behemoth that is big tech social networking. That nostalgic feel, along with the potential to get involved in building this place up long-term, really is a nice cherry on top of everything else I just listed!

2026-07-18 04:53:01 UTC

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2026-07-18 04:50:04 UTC

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I'm glad to see that there may be sanctions and tariff increases on the way. Won't instantaneously put an end to it but it might be enough to get the climate whackos in the Canadian government to actually maintain their forests again.
Personally, I say we just nuke 'em. Having radioactive fallout rain down on us would be less annoying than this 🤣

2026-07-18 01:10:20 UTC

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Except when you can't get any sort of AC into your bathroom and it turns into a sauna as a result haha

2026-07-18 01:08:04 UTC

I seriously don't know what hope we have of fixing things when the courts have gone rogue and side against the people like this.
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2026-07-18 01:05:14 UTC

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It's not just the south, it's also even in the north in the summer when you're in a house that doesn't have central air. 😵‍💫

2026-07-17 21:33:43 UTC

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Hadn't even heard of that one but I do appreciate the public domain aspect. I'd need to know how it was produced before I could trust it though.

2026-07-17 04:46:11 UTC

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2026-07-16 22:53:34 UTC

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I'm going on 31 and I really do not remember this being a problem until these last two years. Personally, I'm not sure what I think about all this. I don't want to be "that guy", but it feels suspicious to me.

2026-07-16 20:44:36 UTC

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I grew up on NIV for study, KJV for memorization. These days, I tend to opt for a balanced of NKJV and ESV, though I do still use NIV and occasionally NLT or AMP for cross-referencing. KJV is still phenomenal for memorization, though!

2026-07-16 12:46:34 UTC

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I'm happy to leave it as "to each their own" lol

2026-07-16 12:09:16 UTC

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Honestly, it'd serve these idiots right if they did. It's one thing to go nuts on empty streets and designated speed areas, but they're putting everyone else on the road in danger just to chase their speed high 🤦‍♂️

2026-07-16 10:28:32 UTC

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Maybe I'm simple-minded but I didn't think it was cheesy or predictable. Boring, I can somewhat understand given how long it runs; it probably could've been ~20 minutes shorter.

2026-07-16 09:08:59 UTC

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Never seen Passengers but Interstellar really has it all, IMO. Exceptional writing with one of the greatest plot twists in cinematic history. Cinematography that puts you right in the moment (and also contributed to science). Excellent casting and acting. PHENOMENAL score.
I don't think there's any metric where it could be considered overrated even if it's not a person's favorite 😂

2026-07-16 05:03:42 UTC

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2026-07-16 00:28:41 UTC

I am very sick of seeing three letters here on Nostr: B-I-P 🫨

2026-07-15 23:22:01 UTC

I won't lie, I like Valve but they're REALLY testing my patience as of late...
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2026-07-15 23:20:55 UTC

I used to be a Samsung fan but they've completely lost me in recent years. They're also heavily responsible for this RAM crisis which doesn't help matters.
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2026-07-15 05:32:38 UTC

I love what Odysee has done over the years, and I still support it for now, but things aren't looking good when the co-founder leaves because of the way things are going. Julian also says that they're in major financial trouble, which makes things worse.
https://odysee.com/@JulianC:9/Goodbye-Odysee:e
I still use Odysee but I haven't uploaded anything aside from articles, and I haven't even posted any comments in a while either. As such, for now, I've decided to go back to using LBRY's desktop client. For those who don't know, LBRY was what Odysee was originally built upon but the meddling SEC destroyed the entity behind LBRY in a total farce of a case.
Much of LBRY (as a program and protocol) still exists, however, and you can still use the desktop application fully. It's not a perfect solution, nor is it necessarily going to work long-term, but I see this as an excellent opportunity for someone to fork the original repos and merge it into the Nostr ecosystem somehow, at least to some extent.
I'm far from a skilled developer, so I'm not going to be able to be the one to do it. I'm learning Python (which the SDK is built in) and I have a tiny bit of experience with some C-likes such as JavaScript and C#, so I can't hope to pull it off any time soon, but I hope someone out there can at least fork LBRY and turn it into something now that Odysee appears to be in trouble.
#decentralization #odysee #fosschain #opensource #freespeech

2026-07-15 01:33:39 UTC

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Did I say that's in the Bible? No, it's an opinion based off of knowledge that the Bible says God doesn't want anyone to perish. I didn't say everyone was SAVED on their deathbed.

2026-07-14 00:13:40 UTC

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I've never said that, though. Nothing even close to that.

2026-07-13 22:37:38 UTC

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I don't know what 95% of the OP means and I don't care to. "Do nothing" really is the best solution for drama like that.

2026-07-13 22:34:08 UTC

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Really? I have a few bots that message me sometimes but beyond that, I haven't had much of a problem with them.

2026-07-13 22:31:55 UTC

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Both of them are a problem. War mongering is absurd but so is the idea of illegal immigration. No borders = no country.

2026-07-13 22:29:24 UTC

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Love this idea! I'll have to check it out 👀

2026-07-13 22:28:00 UTC

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My understanding of God dictates how I view the entire world, so... no?

2026-07-13 01:31:22 UTC

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I think you can do both. I think you can rejoice over a force for evil going away while also recognizing that some of those forces are still human and could still be redeemed. The fact that anybody, even the most evil person, would ever spend a literal eternity being destroyed without perishing is a terrifying concept to think about regardless of whether or not that eternal destruction and separation is self-inflicted.
Moreover, one can still find salvation in the final seconds of their life if God wills it. The thing is, we ultimately don't know a person's salvation. Ours is the only one that can be believed in confidently, but I'm certain that Christ has revealed Himself to many on their deathbed.

2026-07-13 01:27:09 UTC

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It's natural to be a little worried about the unknown of death and the process of death, but I feel like believing that there's nothing after death or that there is some sort of evil after death is incredibly lonely and dark to think about.
One of the many reasons why I find the Christian faith so reassuring is the fact that those who are given to salvation are eventually going to be permitted eternal life in fully capable, restored bodies is a beautiful concept. Thinking about all the things that you can do in eternity that you never got to do during temporality is very amazing to think about, and it takes away some of the fear of that unknowable mystery of death.
It's certainly better than imagining nothingness or, worse, an eternity of self-inflicted torment brought on by one's own intentions to defy the designs of a Creator who knows better than we ever could.

2026-07-13 01:21:25 UTC

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Custodians and KYC/AML laws are easily the two biggest threats to a Bitcoin economy. Both should be avoided like the plague.

2026-07-13 01:19:17 UTC

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Exactly. Every era has bad things going on in the background, but the difference between previous eras and now is that the algorithms on big tech social networks have fed people all the negativity to the point where they become impossibly pessimistic over it. Even the people who aren't on big tech social still get their information. and from sources that benefit from people being cynical and pessimistic.
There are so many beautiful things going on in our world today, but unfortunately, they get overshadowed by people who feel the need to constantly look for the bad and complain about how "cooked" we are.
One can be both observant of the things that need changing while also recognizing that we can't change everything in one lifetime. Instead, we should be appreciating the good things we have in our lives for now. In the meantime, we should be raising our future generations to take care of any issues that we're not able to take care of in our own lifetimes. That's the cyclical nature of societal improvement. We do whatever we can to fix the issues in our time, but then we raise our children to take on as many issues as they can in their own lifetimes, and then they repeat the process for their children... and then their children repeat the process for their own children.

2026-07-12 03:32:04 UTC

So, I discovered the Smart Video Wallpaper Reborn plugin for KDE Plasma and I might be in trouble...
I already spend way too much time mashing up different elements of themes, ricing my system the way I love it, this just added another layer of complexity to waste more of my time 😂
https://blossom.primal.net/8910ff235c7fb8e4824b088f8e351b6247bd210672131b1d8db2f423c0a3c73d.png
#Linux #KDEPlasma #fosstr #opensource

2026-07-12 03:12:55 UTC

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