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So nostr:nprofile1qqs9xtvrphl7p8qnua0gk9zusft33lqjkqqr7cwkr6g8wusu0lle8jcq9vhrm will always be public and there is nothing they can do about it. Nothing? Nostr may have its intentions but there are can measures in place as a workaround to accommodate a different user experience. Technically the world is a public place but we still use doors, locks, curtains, etc.

I think what you're actually looking for are tools that help you to curate what you see in the public town square setting. Nostr will remain an open and uncensorable protocol - but that doesn't mean each user is forced to see everything, it means that we are the one's that have to decide what we want to see and what we don't. We're still in the super early stages of exploring and building what those tools will be and what they'll look like.

Lots of great work going on in this area, but you're right, it'll be a scaling governor until we get it right.

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Thanks for sharing your insights. I see Nostr as an open slate with many capabilities. I understand that it was intended to be an open protocol but I wanted to know if it was possible to also create something additional for those who want something private. Why not try to cater to as many people as possible and let them decide which part of Nostr they like via apps. The devs can choose a design and allow users agency to customize. Therefore, those who like complete openness can have an option. And those who want something private can have an option. People like options. The apps/clients will be the focus. I’ve always said this. Nostr is the backend behind the scenes aspect. Nostr is the infrastructure. It’s like going to a hardware store. Pick the tools for the house you’re designing and build it. Every builder won’t use the same tools. But the option is there. Ultimately the builders will build different houses. In this case, apps/clients. And the people can choose which one they like.

Yup. I’m building a messenger client right now that is more of a WhatsApp/Signal like experience. Eg private by default and only the people you want to talk to.

Yippe! I’ve requested a WhatsApp type app for the longest time! I’ll be happy to test it for you, provide feedback, and share user research. Be prepared for constructive criticism if it applies. The sole purpose is for improvement. Keep me posted!

I’m aware of nostr:nprofile1qqspwwwexlwgcrrnwz4zwkze8rq3ncjug8mvgsd96dxx6wzs8ccndmc2ymgxf. I have read his content although I don’t follow him. I prefer not to do any new follows for now. Once he launches, hopefully he tags me to inform me it’s available. I’ll look into it.

Hasn’t done one in a while. 🙈

Shows how well I've been paying attention.