Haha, great. I love that. More of this please.
Nostriches losing their minds over an offer that gives them fiat loans (with interest) using their stack as collateral was the most depressing thing I’ve seen here lately. Honestly, these people didn’t get it at all. They're about as much Bitcoiners as I am the freaking Emperor of China.
Wow 😍! That sounds great! Tell me more.
But we understand one thing at least. That we can pay for a thing we see in a note directly. And that happens less and less. Let's be real, most Bitcoiners here are just hodlers. The don't give a f about the moral aspects of actively building or participating in a circular economy. They rather use their fiat money to spend. and they’re losing their minds over an offer that gives them fiat loans (with interest) using their stack as collateral.
I was always here for the tech, right from the start. But lately I started thinking, maybe there’s more to it? But yeah, not yet. That’s all I wanted to say.
Okay, I have a confession to make: I'm back on LinkedIn.
Not because I was dying to (actually, I really wasn’t), but because someone seriously convinced me to reactivate my account there. LI says reactivation is only possible within 48 hours after deletion, but as I found out, you can actually do it even weeks or months later. Like I said, I didn’t just get talked into it — they even offered to run my account for me. So now someone else is posting for me; basically, I have a ghost social media manager now.
And what I had to admit: Nostr just isn’t far enough along to really support my income streams. And, I’m not in the mood to spend months here with 2–3 other weirdos repeating "circular economy" over and over. Nostr is still more like a playground — though for some haram business deals and some local American businesses, it seems to work, I know. But being in the EU .... EU is faaaar behind in that regard. That’s just how it is from my side.
My website testing series hasn’t been running for very long yet, and I’m mainly testing sites from two countries: the US and Germany (sometimes others too). But even now it’s becoming clear that, on average, German websites are performing better. Not necessarily in terms of technology (most tech still comes from the US), but overall, when you look at all the factors together.
Americans are usually better when it comes to goal-oriented design and communication, probably because they’ve been a multicultural society for centuries and know how to get straight to the point in a clear, simple way. I call that a kind of historically collective, linguistic conditioning. That’s also why their film industry works so well—they know how to find the lowest common cultural denominator and connect with people on a basic human level. Germans, on the other hand, tend to overload their websites with too much text, and their films often require a very local understanding. Most German films are best understood by Germans. Cultural perspective-taking just isn’t as strong.
Same goes for Turkish websites, by the way. They’re mainly good at visual design, while Germany and the US often go with cold (but budget-friendly) minimalism.
The fact that Germans are better in most other aspects of website building is partly thanks to stronger consumer protection laws in Germany, but also due to a greater awareness of accessibility. And starting July 1st, a certain level of accessibility will be legally required across the EU. That’s going to raise the bar even more.
I’ll admit, this whole insight surprised me a bit too—but that’s just how it is. Why do I even think about stuff like this? Well, I’m kinda like Bruce Lee—I try to learn from every school of craft so I can combine the best from all worlds and create my own version of Jeet Kune Do.
"It's a fugazi, it's a wazi, it's a woozy, it's a (*whistling noises*) fairy dust"
Worked well, as I can see. 👍 😀
Good. The message is spreading.
Their menu’s got some really good stuff. But they’re missing the Turkish national dish: white beans, onions, and rice.
Sell them at cemeteries for Sats.
In the second pic it's sucuklu yumurta.
While you Americans just crack 2 plain eggs into a pan and call it “breakfast,” we Turks:
I've never seen anyone think so much about the clipboard. It's almost philosophical. 😀
Alright, after a quick freelance gig, I’ve got a bit of time again for a website test. I’ve got four candidates lined up— which one should I tackle next?
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Quick reminder about the tests: https://mslmdvlpmnt.com/test/
#WebsiteTestNotes
I asked 4 people, and only one was brave enough to respond. The other 3 cowards didn’t even make a sound. So here’s the test result from nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj76n9d3k8jenfwd5zumrpdejz7qgwwaehxw309ahx7uewd3hkctcqyzljhmjjsy2fclp4paw39t3j752v0pj07yyq2xp0g9u98rpvgggqwkl76qv , a commercial relay provider:
https://mslmdvlpmnt.com/light-website-test-jellyfish-land/
#WebsiteTestNotes
Yeah, kind of. We're at a point where handymen are getting harder to find and are in demand everywhere, at least in Europe. It's becoming increasingly difficult to get an appointment with one. Yet, the market refuses to raise wages accordingly. The market isn't always rational, especially not in a "social market economy" system. We don't really have completely free markets anymore.
But I see the future trends in my kids too. They don't necessarily want to go to college and get into BS jobs, even though they could. They're also interested in jobs like mechatronics and car mechanics.
Yes, maybe I worded it wrong, I didn't mean the craft itself, but most of the things you do with it these days. See also my next post.
Working at Paypal is a BS job. Nobody needs that. Developing Bitcoin (and its eco system) is not. nostr:note1gz6wy3hj2yagvu0f5mvcqnkq3jucf34cs0xm5dqkvzr0x38qgzts456se0
Don't work harder, don't work smarter ... work wiser!
This answer inspired me to ask AI what it would be like if we ironically turned some of the bullshit jobs into something meaningful – you know, like, what if these people suddenly had to do something actually useful?
And there are actually a few useful ideas among them.
***Bullshit Job Rehab Edition***
1. Prompt Engineer → Language Companion for the Elderly
Instead of engineering prompts for overfunded AIs, they now help elderly folks write heartfelt letters to family using AI as a gentle tool.
💬 “Dear Lina, I miss you. I had help writing this, but it still comes from the heart.”
🌐 2. Blockchain Evangelist → Documentary Filmmaker for Indigenous Economies
Instead of pitching coins with no value, they now document how real communities exchange goods and services without digital tokens – with actual purpose and beauty.
🎥 “In this Filipino village, people trade fish for school lessons. It works better than most DAOs.”
💸 3. Startup Founder → Community Infrastructure Builder
No more meaningless MVPs. Now they lead a team building solar-powered coworking spaces, local water systems, and microfarms in remote areas.
🏡 “Our pivot? Building something that actually matters.”
📬 4. Newsletter Curator → Youth Civic Journalist
Instead of sending unread AI digests, they now create accessible, meme-friendly political education for teenagers.
📰 “Today’s issue: What is inflation, and why does grandma feel it more than you?”
🧪 5. Ethical AI Consultant → Digital-Emotional Wellness Coach
No more PDFs that no one reads. They now guide tech users and teams in handling digital burnout, emotional resilience, and meaningful tech interaction.
🧘 “Before you ask an AI who you are — ask yourself first.”
🎧 6. Metaverse Event Coordinator → Local Festival Organizer
From glitchy VR raves with avatars in Gucci skins to organizing real-world street festivals that bring neighborhoods together with food, art, and music.
🎉 “Turns out, real eye contact beats NFT wearables.”
📈 7. KPI Analyst → Impact Tracker for Urban Gardens
Instead of analyzing fake productivity metrics, they now measure how much local food, joy, and biodiversity is generated in community gardens.
🥕 “This week: 27 kg of tomatoes, 19 new friendships, and one spontaneous jam session.”
📸 8. Instagram Wellness Guru → Actual Community Mental Health Worker
Instead of posting filtered mantras from Bali, they now run free, local mindfulness sessions for teens battling anxiety, trauma, or just… being 16 in this world.
🧠 “Breathe in for 4… hold for 7… and forget the algorithm.”
🎥 9. YouTuber doing reaction videos → Video Archivist for Lost Family Histories
No more “reacting to memes.” Now they record the life stories of elders in immigrant communities, preserving heritage before it vanishes.
🎤 “Tell me about the boat you came on. I’ll edit it beautifully.”
👜 10. Luxury Lifestyle Influencer → Thrift Shop Educator / Circular Economy Advocate
From promoting handbags that cost rent money to teaching young people how to build style, identity, and sustainability from second-hand culture.
♻️ “Today’s fit: 90% recycled, 100% vibes.”
💼 11. Front-End Dev at a SaaS that solves nothing → Civic Tech Hero
Instead of building dashboards no one uses, they now code open-source tools for tenant rights, public transit maps, or emergency shelter access.
🚍 “I made a map that helps people find warmth in winter. Beat that, quarterly OKRs.”
🧱 12. Web3 Dev Building Yet Another Token → Accessibility Dev for Public Libraries
No more wallets, bridges, or tokenomics. Now they help libraries digitize knowledge, making it easy for anyone—blind, dyslexic, elderly—to access learning.
📚 “No gas fees here. Just books, love, and clean UX.”
🧠 13. Growth Hacker → Local Resource Connector for the Unhoused
No more split-testing email subject lines. Now they “optimize” how fast someone in need gets food, shelter, or legal help — by redesigning public signage, creating info cards, and managing hyper-local WhatsApp groups.
📈 “My funnel: cold outreach → warmth → dignity.”
📣 14. Brand Strategist → Story Coach for Survivors & Activists
Forget brand personas. Now they help real people tell their stories with clarity and power — whether it’s survivors of abuse, grassroots leaders, or those rebuilding after disaster.
🗣️ “We don’t sell the story — we help it stand up.”
📬 15. Email Marketer → Crisis Communication Volunteer
Instead of sending Black Friday promos at 7:01 AM, they now craft clear, calming emergency alerts during natural disasters or public health crises.
🆘 “Subject line: You’re not alone. Open for help.”
🛍️ 16. Conversion Optimization Expert → Nonprofit UX Advisor
No more optimizing button colors to sell drop-shipped junk. Now they improve donation flows, volunteer sign-ups, and language accessibility for global aid orgs.
🖱️ “The donate button glows because people are hungry. Not because it converts better.”
🧃 17. Social Media Manager for a Beverage Brand → Culture Curator for Local Artists
Instead of scheduling posts about matcha lattes, they now manage community accounts that spotlight local creators, promote small events, and revive real culture.
🎨 “Today we feature Marisol’s poetry, not mango sparkling water.”
📊 18. SEO Specialist for Niche Supplements → Archive Rescuer for Vanishing Knowledge
No more keyword stuffing to sell mushroom powder. Now they optimize the digital presence of dying languages, old recipes, and indigenous knowledge bases.
🌍 “My job now is to make forgotten wisdom show up on Google, not affiliate links.” nostr:note196ycwzeum0t7l8nvdydpfgz9wmjmk4a7yuktvukda0e7drcq3fhszt66np