Every time I meet another Dan I’ll make sure OnlyDans becomes the overwhelming focus of the conversation until they succumb to the peer pressure of other Dans and join Nostr.

Is anyone else getting some weird vibes from this whole Oliver Anthony thing? He's clearly a good musician, and he comes off as very sincere when he speaks, but there are some red flags that just don't sit right with me.

All his previous videos were shot on his phone, then all of a sudden he's got a professional-grade film set up. This could just be him trying to make a real go of it, but it feels a little too polished.

Same thing with the audio quality. Previous videos were mediocre at best, then these recent videos come out with sound that has clearly been through a real sound studio.

Lastly, he is somehow the first person in history to debut a song at #1 on the Billboard Top 100 without ever having had a song at any position on that list? #1 on iTunes? It's nice to think that could be real organic response, and maybe I'm just jaded at this point but to me it reads more like astroturf or even psyop.

Anyone have anything to assurance my concerns here? I'd love to hear it.

#plebchain

🧐 nostr:note1zsmc2ug5hluw4fjsznxkvmzd9q39pzzphthz4q8ua77eygfp49rqgcy3zj

It is a fucking miserable place this NOSTR. No one is reposting, only liking or ”zapping”. Bullshit.

True

I love that you cannot block people on nostr.

If you post I will always be able to reply. Few appreciate this.

I think I have nothing to say..

I will just try to paint your words with some verses.. 😉

"... Oh people...

How we dare to call ourselves humans

Once we are born

The world belongs to all of us

But yet...

The embrace some never feel

The freedom some never live

The music of love some never hear...

Aren't we all equally welcomed

In this cruel world

World where life never survives..."

P. S. Can somebody tell me what's "fiat" for God sake..? 🤣🤣

I hear you and totally understand your point. I think a lot of what your feeling is simply because this network is still so small; it's attracted like minded people that are into similar topics (Bitcoin/freedom/etc). If you're not passionate about those things I could totally see how it being EVERYWHERE could be off-putting. I think that problem will slowly solve itself over time, but nevertheless, it's a very understandable feeling on your end.

Hashtags like #grownostr are our attempt at branching out to other topics, but still totally get your point.

The #zapathon event you're referring to was originally to give people like yourself (new to Bitcoin) a way to get some sats for free so that they could participate in this new idea. I agree it's kinda turned into a weird frenzy at this point. But it has imo very wholesome intentions.

I wouldn't worry about people not wanting to interact with you because you don't use zaps. Zaps are just a form of appreciation. But we still appreciate good discussion - zaps or no zaps - like what's happening here! 😁

p.s. if you have any interest in sending zaps, your wallet seem to be working. Depending on which app you are using I wouldn't mind explaining how to set up the ability to send. Just an offer, no worries if you are not interested

Mining Epoch 399 - Midpoint Report

Hash Price: $71.89/PHash

Hash Revenue: 245,368 sats/PHash

Est. Difficulty Adjustment: +7.1%

Hash Rate: 388 EHash/s

Block Interval: 9:21

Block 803,376

It’s my proposal. I think it’s a good idea.

That said, I don’t expect it to happen, just me throwing out an idea about how to resolve this impasse.

This isn’t for nostr folks, but I wanted to cross post / share it here because I think people might find it interesting.

This is a proposal for the future of Bluesky and the at_protocol that would accommodate both the desires of the community of early adopters and also the vision of an open social media protocol.

**Building a Community**

Bluesky has successfully built a thriving community on its initial test server. With its own norms, culture, and even inside jokes like the sexy alf, it's more than just a test server. It's become a significant entity in its own right, with a community of 600,000 users.

**Facing Conflict**

However, it's not all been sunshine and rainbows. The server has become a site of considerable conflict. There's a fundamental gap between those who advocate for an open, decentralized protocol and others who desire a more actively managed social space. The vision that drives the project and the evolving values of its growing community have created tensions within the Bluesky team.

**Addressing the Challenge**

Both a federated social media protocol and a commitment to actively policing against bigotry have merit. But these two goals aren't entirely compatible. So, what if they didn't have to be? What if the current Bluesky server continued as a standalone entity, running updated Bluesky software, while the company simultaneously launched the atproto network using the same software?

**Accommodating Users**

Current users could choose to stay on the existing server or utilize key migration technology to move their accounts to another server that's part of the open network. They could maintain the same identity on both platforms. This approach would allow users to choose their preferred experience.

**Managing Speech**

In a fully open, decentralized social media protocol, managing speech in the way that many early Bluesky adopters envision may not be feasible. You can block and mute objectionable users and content, but you can't prevent them from using the protocol altogether. This highlights the inherent tension between the preferences of early Bluesky adopters and the open-source, open-protocol nature of what the company is building.

**Examples of Exclusivity**

Examples like the fediverse servers, some of which either don't federate at all or only have very limited federation (like certain Japanese servers), demonstrate that exclusivity is an option. The current server with its 600,000 users could remain its own entity.

**Empowering Users**

What if we transferred management of the current server to its users? Bluesky the company would continue to develop software for both this specific instance and the larger network. Users could vote and select a management team for technical and trust/safety issues. Digital democracy tools like loomio could be adapted to enable this community governance model, giving users a direct voice in shaping their digital space.

**Funding the Transition**

Running Bluesky costs money, so funding will be essential. Possible sources include Bluesky LLC, crowdfunding efforts, or donations from foundations. Once established, the community could explore sustainable business models to continue funding trust and safety efforts.

**Conclusion**

This approach aligns with Bluesky's original vision of empowering people to run their own communities. By handing over the current server to its users and developing software for both the standalone instance and the larger network, we can support diverse digital spaces that accommodate the needs of all users, while upholding the vision of an open social media protocol.