I am not sure this is entirely correct. I have been thinking about the "Status" argument, which is the whole reason social media is in its current state. However, the value-for-value model changes this and makes it more wholesome. Agreed, it's not about money, and that is a bad look, but the moment you exchange a valuable good for a valuable thought, you are adding status and reducing, at least in part, the nonsense of empty thinking. In that sense, I would not be quick to think you have missed the mark but more inclined to think you are on the right path. Glad to see Nostr still up and stronger after a year out myself.

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