Unfortunately, #Nostr is currently an epistemic bubble and an echo chamber of #bitcoin advocates and right-wingers. I'm the opposite of that: politically I'm left-wing and economically I'm skeptical of bitcoin, preferring fiat currency. Moreover, Nostr lacks #LGBT people and communities.
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Nostr is open for all. Youāre welcome to start and popularize any community youād like. The main point is that no one can stop you here, while on traditional platforms narratives are pushed in a top -to-bottom manner, and if youāre not mainstream, you get shadow banned.
So, back to your point: while Nostr was created and is developed by mostly bitcoiners and people who are convinced that current system is broken, there is space for everyone.
Bring the lefties and LGBT people, discuss whatever you find interesting, start your relay, grow your community, debate the right-wingers and anarchists.
Open dialogues is how people discover the truths.
Thatās the way.
Of course! Nostr is open to everyone. But when the majority on #Nostr are extreme right-wing libertarians and only talk about bitcoin, that alienates a significant number of people, preferring more pluralistic networks like #bluesky or #mastodon.
You prefer currency debasement? Interesting.
The security of the oceans that enable trade is not due to bitcoin but to the dollar.
The dollar is imaginary money. Look at the prices of goods in dollars over time vs their prices in gold over time.
The only true money is gold, but gold mining will increase. Value is subjective, the dollar doesnāt give any value to Bitcoin.
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What's so funny?
Your take of Nostr.
Why is that so funny?
Nostr is a decentralised protocol, you make it what you wish. Go make it as you wish, stop whining. Iām in my 50s, all my life in entertainment industry surrounded by gay people. Iāve never come across any that are like the modern era where we suddenly all have to be obsessed with peopleās orientation. Just get on with life and chill the fuck out
Let me make this clear. The Nostr protocol is excellent! My criticism is not directed at the technical aspect of the protocol itself. It's more about the content and the lack of diversity on Nostr. What's trending on #Nostr? Almost always just things related to bitcoin. And that puts people off. We need a more inclusive network that covers all kinds of subjects, from culture, literature, cinema, politics, news, etc. Otherwise we fall into an epistemic bubble and an echo chamber about bitcoin, bitcoin, bitcoin.
Thatās not Bitcoinersā fault. Bitcoin generally pushes all tech as itās full of great people. You need to attract more of your interest here. Bitcoiners are fāing bored with all the wokery. Most want systemic change across the board. There are plenty of gay Bitcoiners Iām sure. I donāt care what people do in their private lives. Bitcoin is a massive topic that opens many conversations, fixation on left / right straight / gay is dull as fuck. We all want a world where we just get on with life
Please start some discussions. Nostr is for all!
The Nostr protocol is excellent! My criticism is not directed at the technical aspect of the protocol itself. It's more about the content and the lack of diversity on Nostr. What's trending on #Nostr? Almost always just things related to bitcoin. And that puts people off. We need a more inclusive network that covers all kinds of subjects, from culture, literature, cinema, politics, news, etc.
Sure but those things you mention start with people and youāre a person, so you can start them. Who else if not us?
More diverse opinions would be great! š
I agree but also ngmi
disagree but also ngmi
my feed has all that he says nostr's lacking š§
Really? We should make a list here of accounts that don't talk about bitcoin and aren't right-wing.
maybe someone did one already at https://listr.lol , those can be copied and forked; as for the communities, they are better displayed at https://satellite.earth on which you can also create yours ;) all those latter appear automatically at https://nostrudel.ninja all of course, by using your same nkeys š¤
Welcome to the real world and not some censored echo chamber where average people appear to be right-wing to some newbies.
Nostr might be considered progressive in the sense of news or "conspiracy theorists" trying to get away from big tech censorship and government tyranny. Yes topics could range from politics to homesteading.
If your feed sucks, just find better people to follow. Welcome to the world!
I also prefer to be defrauded through my money and forced to pay for things I donāt agree with. šš
Jokes aside, Nostr is open to everyone and thereās no way to exclude anyone from using it. You or anyone else can start a community around whatever you like.
The security of the oceans that enable trade is not due to bitcoin but to the dollar.
Friendly advice on how to win friends and influence people (on nostr):
Show Real Interest: People love to talk about themselvesāask questions, listen, and engage.
Smile (Digitally Too!): Positive vibes are contagious. Use friendly emojis or uplifting words online.
Use Names & Tags: Tagging someone or using their name in comments is like a digital high-five.
Be a Good Listener: Donāt just wait to reply; actually read and engage with what others are saying.
Make People Feel Valued: Genuine compliments go a long way. Donāt overdo it, but make others feel seen.
Avoid Criticism: Public shaming? Not cool. Handle disagreements respectfully and privately if possible.
Find Common Ground: Start with what you agree on before diving into differences. Build bridges, not walls.
Own Your Mistakes: If you mess up, admit it. People respect honesty more than perfection.
Encourage Small Agreements: Start with points of agreement in a debate to build momentum in conversation.
Appeal to Their Interests: Frame your ideas in a way that aligns with their passions. Itās all about win-win.
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Nostr lacks any communities or topics really. Besides bitcoin, arguable Meshtastic/radio and permaculture. I think this is a problem for a lot of twitter alts (I know nostr is trying to be more than that, as a protocol).
I mostly agree, although it is predominantly libertarians here. The right/conservative are mostly on twitter and don't care about / never heard of Nostr, or also find it too much of a libertarian and bitcoin echo chamber.
Welcome to the real world and not some censored echo chamber where average people appear to be right-wing to some newbies.
Nostr might be considered progressive in the sense of news or "conspiracy theorists" trying to get away from big tech censorship and government tyranny. Yes topics could range from politics to homesteading.
If your feed sucks, just find better people to follow. Welcome to the world!