I probably should have explained why I believe that nostr is crucial for survivors globally.

Survivors deserve an anonymous and censorship free place to speak.

It’s a safety issue. It’s a freedom issue.

In many parts of the world it’s a matter of life and death to speak out. Governments and others seeking power and control can and have silenced some of the worlds most vulnerable.

It’s not always the right option for each survivor to speak about their experiences online but they should have the ability to speak if and when they so choose.

Survivors can share resources and build a community and they can have the opportunity to find the hope and healing that they deserve.

The EU, UK and the US are all currently working on or passing legislation for corporate tech providers that will ultimately violate privacy rights, curb speech and try to erode end-to-end. A big goal behind that is to protect survivors but I don’t believe that is the correct approach. If the net is cast too wide bad actors slip through the cracks and innocent citizens around the globe become victims to mass surveillance at the hand of the governments.

Decentralization is the best path forward to providing maximum freedom to many citizens globally.

I don’t think that there won’t be problems. I’m aware of the challenges. Corporate tech can’t deal with those issues at scale currently AND they also include a loss of freedom. It’s a lose lose.

The same logic that is applied to the importance for a free internet for activists, journalists, political dissidents, whistleblowers and many others globally is also applicable for survivors.

Sorry that’s my morning rant. Sometimes it just feels good to get my thoughts off of my chest and go on with my day. ♥️