I agree that these folks have a special place in hell, but I also know that I do *not* have the authority to destine them to that hell. So I'm loathe to add any kind of "report" option to NostrGram. I would rather have users (such as yourself) call out the scum and/or block them. That's market dynamics at work. Is it perfect? No. But it's far better than censorship imo, however well-meaning.

I once read that the First Amendment was meant to protect the speech of the people you most disagree with (and most disdain). Freedom of speech is so important that even the evil voices shouldn't be censored (though they can -- and *should* -- be called out for what they are).

Also, censoring evil voices instead of calling them out doesn't destroy the thoughts. In fact, it lends them legitimacy ("Why are they trying to suppresses me?") On the other hand, calling out the evil publicly and with reason and rationality helps others see why the thinking is evil and destructive.

I know I can block the loser.

But in non-digital society, people who spout disposable opinions are publicly rejected and ostricized.

The “digital town square” (asterisk asterisk dead bird) would theoretically mirror that capacity

Preamble:

Censorship resistance is EXTREMELY important. For society, privacy, and especially in the context of human rights.

On a social level, though… 😡🤬😤😤

MANNN normally I’m real chill.

Usually, when someone posts something scummy, it’s an easy, no-questions-asked block.

But give me a glass or two of wine, and I’m gonna call out you fucking racist fucks and tell you you’re a piece of shit, before I block and report you.

Does it help the nostr protocol? Idfk.

But you make me mad and I hope that anyone who sees my post or reply will block and report you as well.

#[0]​ #[1]​ and every other dev who builds amazing nostr clients:

Can we have an option to report accounts for racist, bigoted, evil shit? A way to tag these accounts as detractors from society who make the world a worse place to live?

I don’t know, honestly, how to define the “authority” on this issue and I know it’s fraught from a philosophical perspective.

But there’s a special place in hell for these douche bags and free citizens have a right to ostracize them for their douchery.

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but the knowledge and information you have is valuable to someone. Share it!

It gets frustratimg having to live in a society that's increasingly getting more invasive and then get treated like the weirdo when you point it out. 🤷‍♂️

It gets frustratimg having to live in a society that's increasingly getting more invasive and then get treated like the weirdo when you point it out. 🤷‍♂️

I wonder if there are any early bitcoiners who are digital nomads who just travel the world with their worldly possessions in one bag and their hodl in their head 🤔

Now that I deleted my BlueWallet Lightning wallet, some invoices still bring up BlueWallet even without a Lightning wallet..

How do I set WoS as my default for everything? #[0]​ ?

'unfollow everyone ' button

Realistically there will be algorithms to choose from, not forced upon you.

One is free and the other falsely claims to be a rare investment