Yeah, but there is running a node and 'running a node'. Don't think nostr:nprofile1qqsqfjg4mth7uwp307nng3z2em3ep2pxnljczzezg8j7dhf58ha7ejgprpmhxue69uhhqun9d45h2mfwwpexjmtpdshxuet5qyt8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnswf5k6ctv9ehx2aqpr9mhxue69uhhxetwv35hgtnwdaekvmrpwfjjucm0d5klqft7 and nostr:nprofile1qqs879mhq6kkuzh2wk57xdzanl76uem8d7hlyjd7v4a4jcm4u88d8ygprdmhxue69uhhyetvv9ujucnfw33k76twwpshy6ewvdhk6qgewaehxw309aek2mnyd96zumn0wdnxcctjv5hxxmmdqyt8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnswf5k6ctv9ehx2aq4gjn9u value plug in nodes over real, configurable nodes! So you can't just set any old node up 🤷♂️
Discussion
i want more people to run and use their own nodes
but it comes with a responsibility to understand what you are running
so should we not encourage people to run their own nodes? everyone has to start somewhere. otherwise we will be more vulnerable to attacks in the future
I think running and configuring a node, understanding what you are doing is a level most people won't get to. I thought plug and play nodes were a way to get more people running a node and supporting the network. I guess that is the question, do plug and play nodes help or not? (Assuming most people who run these do so because they aren't that technical and won't progress past that stage.)
plug and play nodes are a net positive IMO. id rather have someone run a plug and play node than not run one at all. but they will be affected most by what core is doing rn. hopefully people who are running those nodes know about whats going on and decide to take more responsibility over what they’re running.
i’m not a technical guy either but there are resources out there to help people like me learn and know what you are doing if you really want to. i think if people really care about the ethos they’ll take the next step.