Nostr Web Client

I just posted this on the /r/PennStateUniversity subreddit, but it was removed.

Hey Penn Staters!

If you’ve been hearing about Nostr, the decentralized social future, and wondering what all the buzz is about, now’s your chance to find out! We’re hosting a live event where you can dive into the world of decentralized social media and learn how to take control of your online presence and your attention.

👉 What’s Nostr?

Imagine a world where you own your data, and no one can cancel or censor you. Nostr is all about freedom, privacy, and connecting with a global community—WITHOUT the gatekeepers of traditional platforms.

Here’s why YOU should be there:

🛡️ Privacy-first: No need to hand over personal info.

🔥 Decentralized: No one controls it, so the power stays with YOU.

🌐 Global network: Connect with students and like-minded people from around the world.

💡 Open-source tech: Whether you're a coding wizard or just curious, you’ll get to explore how it all works!

Event Details: 📅 When: Saturday, October 12, 2024, 12pm - 4pm

🌐 Where: Happy Valley Brewing Company

💻 Who’s invited? EVERYONE! But especially YOU, Redditors and Penn Staters who love discovering cool new tech!

🔗 RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nostr-valley-tickets-972202372467

Bring your curiosity, your questions, and maybe even your friends. It's time to get ahead of the curve with a social media protocol that's actually for the people.

Let’s grow the future of social together. See you there! 🚀

Want to do some research before you head to the event? Hit up these websites for more information:

🌐 https://nostr.how

🌐 https://nostrapps.com

🌐 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA-jiiepOrE

🌐 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVm_jGdwTjQ

#NostrValley

7fqx 1y ago

Not to sound critical but it sort of does read as a spam-ish post.

It may have worked better as a more normal post and less of an advert. Like 'hello we are organising a (free?) talk about decentralised social media protocols at penn state...blah blah'.

A more conversational post or something.

Who knows maybe that would also be deleted lol.

But generally I think a lot of Nostr content on other platforms can come across as too spammy. (I think you have to imagine for eg if farcaster made that post, how would you read it? And put yourself in that skeptical headspace, cos that is often how it comes across).

I quite like the recent Reason video as a go-to for sharing. It's quite informative and doesn't come across as too much of a hard sell lol

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Derek Ross 1y ago

I tried to make it sound fun and exciting version a dry advertisement with no flair.

7fqx 1y ago

Unfortunately that is a pretty standard tone and how a lot of advertising sounds nowadays lol. Just think of eg innocent smoothies or on the pack of oat milk.

SLCW 1y ago

I does sound a little sales-ey. Like, if I didn't know any better I might assume something was being sold.