It needs a critical mass and I don’t think it’s there yet. If people join, post and get next to no engagement or response, it’s easier for them to think “this platform is rubbish” rather than “I need to find my people.”
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Hi Roya, great question, I think users should have more access to manuals, tutorials or videos. I've been on Nostr for 3 years but I still feel that I haven't learned the basics.
Tik Tok, FB, Twitter don't come with tutorials, they're intuitive. If the user is going to learn about how to use nostr it could be something gamified maybe? Learning how to use it has to be part of the experience. Tutorials are a barrier for SM imo.
Sean, I don't disagree with you BUT traditional social media protocols are easy to learn because there's no major setup needed. In the case of Nostr you need a major setup. This setup is the "onboarding barrier" which makes most users leave in less than 2 days, most traditional social media users have a very low IQ and very little time, to get them to learn the basics of Nostr you will need a very clear, concise and straightforward presentation. That's my opinion.
Maybe Nostr isn't the everything app then and will only appeal to a certain demographic. It's full of developers and freedom fighters. This won't appeal to the majority. Most people don't want to run a node on Bitcoin, they just want to use it. Just like most people won't want to take control of their sm with a nip 05 (if that's the correct term - I'm not running my own relay) they just want to check in on their tribe.
If a programmer takes 3 years to learn the basics, imagine a random traditional social media user. I honestly believe most people are not joining Nostr and Bitcoin because of the Onboarding Setup.
You need a very good visual presentation to explain how Nostr works, the possibilities and how to set it up. Once users understand what it is, then they will start studying it.
it will never reach a "critical mass"
it has already peaked like 2 years ago
it is a niche platform for elite individuals like myself
and the rest of you are just here to consume my content