Subnostr

Agreed. It's a totally different mindset. Real interaction instead of like and retweet transactions. I have to remind myself of it frequently. It's easy to fall into old habits.

I use Amethyst as a mobile client and I find the "Conversations" feed that shows replies usually more interesting than the "New Threads" feed that shows posts. You see a lot more back-and-forth conversations instead of one-sided proclamations. People just being real.

4 1y ago

Months ago, I deleted my accounts on everything except for Instagram, my account still exists but I never use it. X, Reddit, Snapchat, etc. all fully deleted my accounts and the app.

I use Damus, and every time I come on here it’s a different feel, it’s really great. It’s already been easier to grow a following than it is on anything else. Bitcoin integration with decentralized social media is just next tier game changer.

I think it’s so great on here too because if people are smart enough to see Nostr’s value, most of the time they’re gonna be pretty cool people in general. That’s how I see it at least

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Nope Noperson 1y ago

Absolutely.

I've wondered how Nostr will change if/when it scales. Will it still be a fun, ragtag group of nerdy, DIY misfits held together by their common values of anti-censorship and decentralization?

Or, will it feel more like X and be harder to connect with like-minded individuals in a sea of "normies"?

It seems like the higher barrier to entry of Nostr has had a bit of a gatekeeping effect. But, as small waves of people are forced out or flee other platforms, many will find Nostr in a search for an alternative. Hopefully, we can hold onto our heritage and Nostr will still be the place we enjoy.

4 1y ago

You’ve managed to put into words my exact thoughts. The first sentence of the last paragraph is so spot on. I’m torn between wanting it to scale but then also I always gatekeep stuff because if you don’t then it inevitably gets ruined by people because people suck.

I don’t think Nostr will ever get ruined though, there will just be a lot more people on it and it’ll be annoying because it’s obvious they will have zero idea how it operates. Same types of people that buy shit cousins thinking they’re gonna get rich overnight, all the same morons