One thing that makes me hesitate with regard to Nostr is not being able to delete the stupid notes we post.
But I guess if we're going to use a social media like this, it's best to either be sure we are okay with a potentially embarrassing note lasting forever (or consider not posting it), or to be sure we are pseudononymous.
In any case, I love knowing we can't easily be silenced, as we own our content outright with our keys.
I think there's a good argument for not using social media at all; on the other hand, if really wanting to engage in respectful, thoughtful public dialogue, this is the place to do it.
(I just know I'll say something stupid on here! I apologize in advance!)
I think your realization is right on.
I like the simplicity of XMMP. So lightweight and lightning fast.
Thanks for your reply.
Element X for Android and iOS is a whole new approach to the Matrix messaging app
https://void.cat/d/BkRZ8kA6Jp5BjduqktUB7T.webp
A bit like Telegram has a Telegram X for highlighting new beta features (no neither have anything at all to do with the X network), so has Element now "ignited" their Element X messenger. It will eventually become the main Element app.
The reason it is different, is that it uses the new Matrix API called Sliding Sync, and they are not joking when they say it is 6,000 times faster than the classic Element app. That slick speed is immediately noticeable. They have also integrated Matrix's own voice and video chat (or will be later on in X) instead of using Jitsi meetings as an external service.
The other thing is that the UI is much improved too. This is all with the aim of making Element X become a preferred instant messenger for everyone. Yes, there is Signal and other E2EE messengers, but have you noticed you still require a phone number and / or e-mail to register with Signal? Element has been re-developed natively using Rust for both Android and iOS, so updating it will be easier in future.
Matrix, as a service, is starting to become really interesting. Apart from the one big server most of us know, it is also a service that is self-hosted by many organisations, individuals, as well as governments to ensure maximum privacy as well as control. This allows those organisations to fully verify who connects, and to enforce E2EE in rooms and chats.
But where Matrix really differentiates itself, is its ability to do numerous types of bridges, and to interconnect with WhatsApp, XMPP, IRC, Telegram, and many more services. This is why Beeper uses Matrix to power their services.
So with this move to Element X, Matrix is clearly being strongly positioned for the future, and it is also clear that Matrix was not satisfied with just incremental adoption and advances in their technology.
Just note that although the iOS and Android apps are available now in the official stores, the Android APK install file can also be obtained directly from the linked GitHub project location under Releases.
See https://element.io/blog/element-x-ignition/
#technology #opensource #Matrix #privacy #messengers
A criticism I used tho hear about Matrix is that they have a lot of metadata (compared to xmpp, for example). Do you find this to be true?
THE EASY PEASY WAY TO QUIT PORN
This is from a young friend of mine, Denshi, who currently lives in Florida. He narrates a book entitled, "The Easy Peasy Way to Quit Porn."
Porn use is an extremely destructive addiction that hurts so many people, marriages, and families. I've listened to this, and though I might have a criticism or two about it, the overall gist is excellent. There are many, many instant success stories from those who've given this a try.
Check it out on Denshi's PeerTube instance:
https://denshi.live/w/qvHTmo2V1ktvzWDWtbTigD
Or Odysee:
https://odysee.com/@DenshiVideo:f/Easy:f44
Or YouTube:
Anyone have a favorite RSS feed reader for Linux?
Well you're my first Nostr follower ! Thanks.
Dominus vobiscum!
I've had that book for quite awhile, but have had a hard time getting through it. I should retry it. "They" say it's good.
My favorite Catholic author is Frsnk Sheed.
Of course I'm not counting the saints, like Francis de Sales and Alphonsus Liguori.
I use OpenContacts from F-Driid. It keeps contsct info isolated from everything else, and it plays well with Signal.
Interesting. I've been interested in that, but have no one to try it with.
I have and use Monero.
I'm curious about Lightning, but maybe I haven't seen an easy-enough-to-understand article or video on how to set it up. And more on how it works.
Maybe I should put more effort into learning it. I just have a natural resistance to BTC due to lack of privacy at the base protocol level.
For instance, I'd love to find more people to follow with interests in privacy tech, FOSS, Catholicism, Sabbatarianism, or Linux Even Monero.
I just get the impression many people here are overly concerned with making a buck, or sats. Takes the fun out of social media.
I'd like if the kind of people I know on MeWe and Mastodon were on Nostr.
People still on Facebook? Forget 'em. They're already lost. We can't save then now.
nostr:nprofile1qqs8nsk2uy2w529fs8n4tx60u7z553e4yx5dy2nxhw4elgjgawpqlaspp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqpzdmhxue69uhhyetvv9ukzcnvv5hx7un8qyfhwumn8ghj7mn0wd68yt3k8quzummjvuc8kxpx want to be a guest on the Thank God For Nostr podcast? I'd love to chat about your departure from Truth and future plans for nostr work, or really anything else.
I'm looking forward to listening.
If you live paycheck to paycheck in a small rented apartment, you are blessed. If you are wealthy, living on an acreage with a mansion and hired workers, you are blessed even more.
But that is just material stuff. Life, family, relationships -- these are much greater blessings.
So having over 600 grandchildren is great blessing -- much greater than possessions.
At what point does one stop congratulating a parent or grandparent on the birth of a child? The joy is real. It *should* be celebrated every time. Children are not commodities, burdensome consumers, privileges, or punishments. They are persons just like us. All human life is precious.
I'm a huge believer in gender diversity.
For example, I believe every marriage needs one male and one female.
@Darrenator First Nostr post ever. From me.