As an introvert living in an extrovert world (online and off) I have to pick and choose where I engage, how much, and to what degree.

It's not you. It's me. ❤️ I do this with everyone.

The last company I helped build documentation for had you update things in the homegrown content management system and then manually update the json files to have the pages render in the right places.

I got paid, but it was tricky to always remember that step.

X is currently full of rage bait in all flavors, plus pieces passing as "informative" that lack critical information, mostly on purpose.

I started building on X in the first year to establish a base. This second year, I was meant to attract subscribers or find clients.

I know I can control how much content I put out and how many replies I make.

The challenge I've consistently had is that many times, it is not worth my time to reply to many of these things.

- people don't want correction

- trolls are only interested in being trolls

- reading comprehension is very, very low

- you have to explain, declare, or disclose every little thing so someone might believe you

- someone else already replied with what I was going to say, so why duplicate it?

- Is what I'm about to add adding value?

Before I get that far, my most significant energy drain is sorting through all the posts in the feed.

I have multiple lists that screen out things, but even then, there's little I can add to the situation, or I cannot comment or interact with it because my followers may start seeing content I know they don't want to see.

I have the mute list, but I need to make it longer.

The whole point of the X account was to build a business. To do that, you have to play by the algorithm's whims.

All I want to do is publish my stories, columns, and thought pieces regularly and get paid for it.

You know, like a syndicated columnist used to.

Enter Nostr.

Now, we have a new dynamic, one returning to its original intent and roots.

- Nostr = people following you is basically a person specifically flipping to the opt-ed section of the paper to find your column

- Nostr = people gifting you sats is their way of appreciating your content without having to also pay for the sports, news, or business sections

- Relays = the old-style distribution methods of the newspapers (concentrated regions with specific requests)

It's nerve-tingling and exciting.

But is it enough?

I can always go back and get a regular job if I want. I didn't want to spend my life doing that, though. Of course, I will if I have to, but there has to be some redemption for the lost years.

- Is publishing solely to Nostr that redemption?

- Can I improve people's lives by sharing what I know, sharing my stories, teaching my skills, offering my services, or sharing random journal entries?

- Can I get back to extra-long walks, writing everything down for the pure joy of it, and sharing my letters with people who are trapped to keep their hope alive?

These are all excellent questions.

Yes, a word list. Mine is long already but I have to make it longer. I figured once I get the next set sorted I can share that long list. Some of the terms are graphic though.

I'll be lengthening my mute list on X over the next week as terms come to mind.

It's long already, but it needs to be longer.

I'll be doing this at the expense of seeing some of the latest headlines, current news, politics, & passionate or scathing tones (even if rightfully deserved).

If there are 6 million(?) active users on X then there has to be a greater selection of content to find and curate.

I did not know that. Thanks.

I started noticing slanted journalism from them about five years ago. They just hang their preferences and slants out the window now. I don't trust them at all.

It used to be a trustworthy organization with balanced articles.

Maybe I'm remembering further back when the news was still the news.

My understanding is that the more relays I publish to:

- the more options a person has for finding the information

- the more people it could reach (because not everyone uses the same relays all the time)

Is that not the correct way to do it?

Lima beans. Nobody likes lima beans.

Parents have to make choices the kids don't like or agree with. If you're a good #parent, you cannot avoid this. Parents must choose which main things they want to model for their kids long-term. Sometimes, different lessons to model are chosen for us, and the parent has to navigate that to the best of their ability. Kids will only sometimes understand, like, or accept it once they're older adults and can look back with perspective and see.

Ok. That's a way. I was not aware of this. Very helpful. Thank you.

I just found one of my old #unfiltered notes that referenced the Department of Child Support as the *Department of Vampires*.

I'll skip that one for now.

Right. Most people now understand this. Do you have any ideas for a solution for someone that finds themselves in that situation?

So what is the solution? How does a person pay their bills, etc., if all their cash is locked up with no recourse?

The money has to be in a bank to pay certain bills. Without access to that cash, how does a person pay those bills?

They could essentially be evicted, get fired (because they can't get to work), have judgements placed against them (for getting behind on child support), and more.

How does someone still pay their normal day-to-day bills when their money is locked up?

Just looked into this and earned 10 sats. #satsflow Thanks. ☺️

It's the car and not the Uber app?

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Well that explains a few things. 👀 I thought it was the Uber app. Too funny.

If someone has time to be a #bully or harass you online, one or more of these things are happening:

* They don't fill their time conducting fulfilling activities

* They may experience mental illness

* They like staying in dysfunction or ignorance

* They don't experience respect because of their current lifestyle choices

* They obsess over a false sense of superiority

* They possibly thrive off misery

It has nothing to do with you. The bully might need a job, a doctor, or a hug, but not necessarily in that order.

If you're the bully, remember you can seek help for your behavior.

Are you OK?

Are you OK?