I think a DVM as a primary feed may make more sense. Most zapped perhaps, or most liked.
Starter packs result in some weird dynamics. Especially if we're trying to diversify perspectives on Nostr.
Not that I mind the cult. Or a small network. But if bringing more people in is the goal, it's worth considering.
you are basically describing the primal trending feed
likes, zaps, reposts, and replies are weighted and averaged
its relatively basic and imperfect but definitely helps with discovery
there is no “perfect path,” we should give users more options and they can choose the best tools for themselves
One thing I think that would be handy is a client that lets you sign in with your own nsec, and then also someone else's npub, and makes it easier to just follow someone from that person's stream without the acrobatics of either signing back in, or juggling multiple windows. It's not THAT bad as is but you sort of have to know that it's what you want to do at this point, and I think new folks already have a hard enough time with the idea of being able to sign in as someone else in the first place.
Groups are another discovery mechanism for finding people to follow that just don't seem like they've ever caught on. Not sure if that's a UI thing or what, but they could be an interesting path if a spark lands on the right tinder.
Every technology that has changed the world has done so by providing building-blocks / structural rules, and letting the users crowd-source the breakthru user-draw.
Nostr is a tee-up for this already. Don’t give the people what you think they need. Prrovide them a platform of tools to build something for you.
