My enthusiasm for #Nostr is being damaged by this trend of losera using AI generated content to farm followers and harvest sats.

Peers, don't try and control everything about your life.

Peers, don't set laws that negatively effect your standards of living.

Peers, don't steal money from you for bombs.

I can go on forever.

The Government is not a peer.

The Government is exactly why bitcoin was created in the first place.

Any laws they set that make you cheer, 20 more where created to fuck you over they didn't announce.

If you see or hear any bitcoiner saying the government stacking bitcoin is good, they should not be trusted.

Government, is not a peer.

I haven't done true web development in 20 years. Back then, I used to use PHP includes for headers, footers, and the main body. Generally, the header and footer were static, pulling in some basic information like title and tags, active page etc. The body and content would be pulled in from another page. What are some modern methods of doing this for basic website design. I see people mention using 11ty or Astro for this today. I know nothing about it. What do you use?

Free speech AND go fuck yourself.

Privacy shouldn't be optional.

Why Men Are Checking Out of Dating: The Modern Market’s Broken Deal

In today’s dating landscape, something’s shifted—and it’s not subtle. Men are stepping back. They’re not asking women out, they’re not chasing sex like they used to, and marriage? Forget about it. The numbers—whether it’s declining marriage rates, fewer reported sexual encounters, or a drop in traditional courtship—tell a story of disengagement. And the reason isn’t hard to pin down: men are realizing that the current dating market offers them a raw deal. Women, as the narrative goes, simply don’t bring enough to the table anymore to make it worth the effort. Here’s why.

The Cost-Benefit Equation Doesn’t Add Up

Dating has always been a transaction at its core—both sides offer something, and both sides get something. Historically, men brought provision, protection, and stability; women offered companionship, nurturing, and family-building. It wasn’t perfect, but it worked. Fast forward to 2025, and that balance is gone. Modern women, empowered by independence and cultural shifts, don’t need men for financial security or social status anymore. That’s fine—progress is progress—but what’s left on the table for men? Companionship? Sex? Emotional support? Men are finding those either come with too high a price or aren’t being offered at all.

Take sex, for instance. Hookup culture promised liberation, but it’s left men burned out. Easy access through apps like Tinder sounds great until you realize it’s a game rigged for the top 10% of guys—leaving most men swiping endlessly for crumbs. And even when they “win,” the reward is fleeting, transactional, and rarely leads to anything meaningful. Meanwhile, women hold the gatekeeper role harder than ever, with standards inflated by social media and a culture that tells them they deserve perfection. For the average guy, the effort outweighs the payoff.

Marriage: A Contract Men Can’t Afford

Then there’s marriage—or the lack of it. Men aren’t proposing anymore, and it’s not just because they’re “afraid of commitment.” Divorce rates still hover high, and the legal system often leaves men gutted—financially and emotionally—when it falls apart. Prenups get laughed off, alimony’s still a thing, and the cultural vibe screams that men are disposable post-vows. Why sign up for a deal where you risk losing half your stuff, your kids, and your peace of mind, all for a partner who might not even stick around? Women might say, “I bring love and partnership,” but men are asking, “At what cost?”

Even outside divorce, marriage doesn’t promise what it used to. The traditional perks—home-cooked meals, a stable household, a teammate in life—are less common. Many women aren’t interested in domestic roles, which is their right, but they’re not replacing it with something men value equally. Instead, men get lectures about “emotional labor” or expectations to be flawless providers and sensitive poets, while women’s contributions feel abstract or optional. The deal’s lopsided, and men are walking away.

Women’s Leverage Comes at Men’s Expense

The dating market today is a woman’s playground. Online, they’re flooded with options—dozens of likes, matches, and DMs—while men fight for a single response. In real life, cultural norms still put the burden on men to initiate, plan, and pay, even as women demand equality elsewhere. It’s a paradox: women want traditional chivalry and modern independence, but men get stuck with the worst of both worlds. They’re expected to perform like it’s 1950 while getting none of the benefits of that era.

And the stakes are higher than ever. A wrong move—a bad text, an awkward date—can land a guy canceled, shamed, or ghosted with no explanation. Women wield power in this market, but it’s power that punishes men for participating. No wonder they’re opting out.

The Retreat: Men Finding Peace Elsewhere

So what are men doing instead? They’re building lives that don’t need women. Video games, hobbies, fitness, friendships—guys are pouring energy into what rewards them without the drama. Porn’s there for the physical itch, and while it’s not ideal, it’s less hassle than chasing a date who might flake. Some are going full MGTOW (Men Going Their Own Way), swearing off relationships entirely. Others just quietly disengage, focusing on careers or personal goals. The common thread? They’re done begging for a seat at a table that’s already stacked against them.

Conclusion: A Market in Need of a Reset

Men aren’t checking out because they hate women or can’t handle rejection. They’re checking out because the dating market’s a bad investment—high risk, low return. Women might have plenty to offer in theory, but in practice, it’s not what men want or need in 2025. Until the deal evens out—until women bring something tangible that matches the effort men are expected to put in—this trend won’t reverse. The numbers don’t lie: men are done playing a game they can’t win.

Virtue, signalled. ✅

Folks didn't much mind #tariffs when it was foreign countries dinging the United States.

Now that America is shifting to apply equal, reciprocals tariffs, the leftist freedom fighters come out with their talking points.

Funny how that works.

A tariff is a tax.

Prices can rise as a result.

But it’s not inflation. Inflation is an increase in the money supply.

Tariffs do not increase the money supply.

Lesson learned… using python as a RESTful service client when you know Java is a bit like having sex with your clothes on.. I mean sure you can do it. But it ain’t easy. #programming #python #java

I don’t care how you label it. I spend Bitcoin for everything and you don’t. There are solutions for this, and it’s just a matter of will and effort. If you’re waiting for the system to change on its own to accommodate your improved version of it, I have news for you. It won’t. The economy won’t support a choice made by a fringe group unless there is a strong incentive. Change comes from action, not slogans. By creating real monetary demand through actual usage, you and others like you will drive that change.

On the flip side, people like Saylor will help Bitcoin become an inert asset that no longer serves its primary function as money, slowly pushing it toward irrelevance.

> I've read a lot of Mises and Rothbard

If you had, we wouldn’t been having this conversation. They both give plenty of examples in their books.

> You're not living Bitcoin standard if you get your paycheck in fiat

Another retarded take. The Bitcoin standard is not something that will happen overnight. It’s not something that will happen by establishing a SBR or trading ETFs. Selling your fiat for Bitcoin is the ultimate speculative attack on the traditional financial system. Spending and replacing the Bitcoin is the final nail in the coffin. Few understand this and that’s why folks like Saylor are having so many followers.

> I've read a lot of Mises and Rothbard

If you had, we wouldn’t been having this conversation. They both give plenty of examples in their books.

> You're not living Bitcoin standard if you get your paycheck in fiat

Another retarded take. The Bitcoin standard is not something that will happen overnight. It’s not something that will happen by establishing a SBR or trading ETFs. Selling your fiat for Bitcoin is the ultimate speculative attack on the traditional financial system. Spending and replacing the Bitcoin is the final nail in the coffin. Few understand this and that’s why folks like Saylor are having so many followers.

What I just explained you is that spending is directly impacting adoption to the upside and there is plenty of material to back this claim. You just haven’t read any Mises or Rothbard and it shows. Furthermore you would have experienced this yourself if you had spend your corn. Since I’m living on a Bitcoin standard my stack has only grown because I’m converting my whole fiat wage and not just the scraps. Plus I’m more mindful of my expenses.

Your economic illiteracy couldn’t be more clear - you point out the obvious while ignoring the finer details. Selling Bitcoin for dollars is not the same as selling it for goods and services. The former strengthens the dollar and its competition as a medium of exchange, while the latter creates new incentives to acquire more Bitcoin, both for yourself and the merchant.