Be honest, you're using Big Tech because:

a) You think it's hard to switch

b) You think there won't be the software you need on Linux

c) You think nobody is using encrypted messengers

d) You say privacy is a nice idea, but I don't really need it

e) You tell yourself you'll learn later, which turns to never.

But every one of the statements is a lie.

It's NOT hard to switch,

Linux is easy man, my mom uses it, and she's older than computers existing. Linux Mint looks just like Windows. System76 PopOS can be made to look just like Mac iOS. The same way Apple has an "Apple store" for software, Linux also has an app store! And you can even use it in a graphical box. You don't need the command line.

The software you need IS on Linux.

Linux has software for web browsing, chat, and editing text (even microsoft word files can be opened). Adobe Photoshop is actually HARDER to use than open source GIMP, and it does the same things. Kdenlive is FASTER to render videos than Adobe Premiere of EQUAL OR BETTER QUALITY.

You don't have to go cold turkey, if you want to still chat with your friends on Discord, WhatsApp, Telegram, that stuff all works on Linux and Degoogled phones. But you'll be surprised at who you will meet on freedom apps..

You are scared away because you think there's no help, no support group. But there's more of a Linux community than anywhere else, because the people genuinely care. Our SimpleX room has 600 people, and you will get replies. We also host an active Linux group on Session. There's the Linux.org forums. There's dozens of companies with paid support including mine.

You tell yourself you'll learn under better circumstances later, but eventually you have to realize that nobody is coming to save you.

The political situation is only getting worse. The data collection and the overreach from big tech is only further chipping away at your freedoms every day. You think you have Bitcoin, but without privacy you don't even own those private keys. You think you have a Nostr account, but you need open source operating system for that to have meaning. Otherwise, it's just the same as a big tech platform because Google, Microsoft, and Apple see your private key, your conversations, and the sum of every thought in your brain. They own your life.

But it doesn't have to be this way. I'm telling you that you have way more power than you realize. You're telling yourself you're not good with tech, but you're smart enough to read my words on Nostr now. That's better than like 95% of people out there. You know to an Amish farmer, you're pretty slick.. It's all about what you're used to.

Every one of the those starting statements is a lie. And the only obstacle is in your mind.

Love you bro, stay safe.

Been saying this for a loooong time. I wish Nostr notes were ephemeral by default. If a user wants to keep them forever, let him download and store them himself.

I’m seriously considering just pausing our home construction so I can buy sats then starting it back in a few months… how foolish is that? #Bitcoin

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3 decisions shape your life.

1. Who you marry

2. When you finally decide to prioritize your health

3. When you get into bitcoin

PoW. I get it, I genuinely do. What about proof of not having to get up for work in the morning as it's nearly 2 o clock in the morning and you're 46 and you've made some wise decisions that mean you can be browsing #Nostr at this hour after having a few drinks and, well. Well.....🤷🏻‍♂️.

What's your favourite way to get your fix.. an article or a podcast?

You're going to earn a lot more sats by putting a whole Bitcoin into joinmarket than you would putting it into lightning. Only run a lightning node if you are looking to access the utility of lightning in a sovereign way.

Is self custody ⚡ #Lightning LESS private than ⛓️ #Bitcoin?

I am learning about lightning and had the impression that it was more private than on chain but maybe that is not the case.

If I recieve on chain bitcoin and generate a new recieve address each time no one is able to connect these transactions to eachother and no one is able to determine my total balance of bitcoin. If I recieve some KYC bitcoin the address that this KYC bitcoin is sent to has been KYCd however all past and future generated addresses are not affected.

In contrast every lightning invoice contains my node public key. By looking at a single lightning invoice you are able to determine if any past or future invoices were sent to me meaning only one transacrion needs to be KYCd for every other recieve to be linked to me.

On top of this it is possible to not only see total channel capacity but through probing determine my current balance of sats.

Do I have something wrong or does recieving over lightning reveal more information than on chain?

#asknostr #privacy

GM, my good nostiches!😃

You do realize that the Holy Scriptures teach us that it is the HUSBAND's responsibility to make the coffee in the morning, right?🧐🤔

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Making the coffee is the responsibility of the man of the house, because...

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HEBREWS!

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Sir, you must have linked your Alby Account to the Hub, with NWC authorizations. You can turn them off and customize to your convenience.

These e-mails are sent automatically, also at your wish, set up at getalbycom dashboard.

In fact, noone at Alby cares about your data, and you are free to leverage any privacy tools to conceive any sensible information.

Thank you for your feedback!

My shower thought today was that the subprime mortgage crisis was 16 years ago.

Kind of unbelievable.