Nostr Web Client

The quality of almost all Nostr products is so bad, that it feels malicious at worst, incompetent at best. I don't even know how it's even POSSIBLE, to produce software this bad. They must go to "How to build confusing software that doesn't work" lessons, or something.

Now, you know, why users run away.

Stop asking this question, like you don't know this.

It's obvious. The software is generally really crappy software, and that has nothing to do with the protocol and everything to do with the programmers.

Nobody gives a damn and it shows. Your contempt for your users is obvious and they're like "Right back atcha, buddy."

BITKARROT 1y ago

Frankly I think we need more lightning developers. Less tolerance for error when it comes to value transfer and more attention to detail and accuracy than pressure to release asap.

I find it really obnoxious on nostr that people often ask me release fast and furious and that its okay because nothing "bad" happens as its just social media, not money transfer. But hey you want something slapped together, that's what you get, LOL.

Nostr in my mind is just a toy right now, to get attention from others, so yea please keep posting your critiques; much needed.

Nostr has also been a great way to recruit people to help out on projects..... on LN it was literally like pulling teeth to get contributors and testers while its been super easy on nostr. Eventually I hope can then steer them back down to the lightning layer where there is a severe shortage of good devs and a lot of really important stuff needs to be done.

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Silberengel 1y ago

I've also worked in the finance sector, among others. The indifferent attitude to software quality around here is bizarre. It's not an effect of the software being new. New things don't actually have to be buggy, and all software is new, at some point.

I also think that they're kidding themselves, with the idea that users don't mind if things don't work. They aren't down here, trying to get people to use the features and apps, and having it simply not work. That is really embarrassing and those people don't let themselves get talked into a second attempt.

BITKARROT 1y ago

don't worry, they'll get washed out. Just keep posting about it :D

Silberengel 1y ago

Yeah, I mean, obviously, it'll correct itself over time. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I'm surpised at how much impact this post had. I've complained about the overall product quality numerous times, and I write issues constantly, but nobody has ever cared. Must have struck a nerve.