This is why we need to ensure the censorship resistance properties of Nostr don’t erode as a critical priority. I don’t care if Google or Brazil gov is right.. the fact conflicting information can exist is the very core of freedom of information.

Decentralised moderation sounds fun and all, until it’s used by the state against the people. Moderation for small, centralised circles is fine. We need to take care with how we approach it.

We also need to ensure relays remain as dumb and generic as possible - as a general service. And avoiding storing media and files directly on relays (unless you choose to separately). Certainly we can build apps and experiences on top - we just need an enduring base network layer.

And as a side note, seeking freedom of information isn’t promoting hate speech or bigotry or whatever I’ve seen said recently. It’s about having access to self-informed choice when it matters - because one day the government will turn on you too. Doesn’t matter if it’s extending your retirement age, giving you a social credit score, forcing you to stay locked inside, or sneaky new taxes and privacy eroding laws.

Long Live #Nostr nostr:note1ec055mlu4klct22sy6rd89fcd93s5h0ntlxzrp6ageuqdztwml7q7dcn79