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"Ethical hacker in training, practitioner of DIY projects, privacy accelerationist (priv/acc), tea scholar and novelist-to-be."

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2026-07-04 13:12:56 UTC

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Except it's neither unknowable nor inverifiable. Sure, there's no way to determine just how many micrograms exist on the planet but estimation can get very close. It's a very rare resource. As for retirement funds, I'm not referring to those, I'm referring to actually buying gold you hold in your hands.

2026-07-03 22:53:12 UTC

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Once again, the gold supply on earth IS fixed and you can buy gold that you can hold in your hand. They're different for sure but saying it's not sound money is just blatantly false.

2026-07-03 21:15:47 UTC

Cake Wallet offering the option to buy digital gift cards to so many vendors is absolutely insane. It makes it a lot more worthwhile to try to get into Bitcoin/Monero. The fact that I can theoretically buy from a majority of retail and restaurant chains across America using Bitcoin or Monero is nuts.
It's just a shame I still can't seem to figure out a good, no-KYC method to actually obtain either of those.

2026-07-03 12:56:21 UTC

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It really isn't, though. There are plenty of scientists who have estimated the global supply of gold. As for it being an IOU, that's only if you're 'buying' gold that you never see or touch.

2026-07-01 23:49:08 UTC

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Sure, they're different, I wasn't arguing otherwise. I'm just saying that the logic of some BTC maxis makes no sense when it comes to gold.
As for gold's supply, we can't know how much exists in the universe but we do have solid estimates on how much exists on earth. There's a reason it's considered a precious metal: it's rare, scarce.
Sure, if we were a fully spacefaring civilization, then the unlimited supply argument would be one to consider, but we're not there yet.

2026-07-01 11:09:04 UTC

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Are we talking practical limits? If so, the same argument could be made about Bitcoin. In reality, both have limited supply.

2026-06-30 23:23:00 UTC

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I'm far from an economic pro but I'm curious why you think that? It certainly will have an impact but I'm not sure how it will get outright ugly, so I'm genuinely curious as to the reason you believe that.

2026-06-30 20:30:03 UTC

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I packed it away for now, but it's all good, thanks! I'm going to be heading to a hardware store for other reasons in the reasonably near future anyway, so I'm going to take a look to see if they have any of the replacement tips that I need.

2026-06-30 20:28:56 UTC

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Yeah, that's the unfortunate part about it, but I used to seem to get decent speeds... or at least, decent enough to be able to use the full privacy mode without image and video enabled. Now I have to keep it only enabled for things like untrusted relays, media uploads, zaps and so forth. In other words, I'm only able to keep it enabled for things that don't require the highest speeds to be functional.

2026-06-30 20:27:08 UTC

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The storage and transportation argument I definitely understand, but the supply is definitely not infinite. This is doubly true while we're still here on earth. The only way we would be able to increase our supply is to go out and among the stars and right now, we are still in the infancy of space travel.

2026-06-30 02:28:31 UTC

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Evidently Freud doesn't 'get' me because that's essentially the direct opposite of my preference 😂

2026-06-29 04:29:22 UTC

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My weight has fluctuated up and down for most of my life so I just started buying stuff with an elastic waistband haha. Even some jeans have that option now!

2026-06-29 03:08:18 UTC

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I'd say "yes" because I'm not dealing with any dissociation. Things in life aren't perfect but I'm still able to count my blessings 🙏

2026-06-28 02:42:44 UTC

I set some stuff aside and jury-rigged a very ghetto setup so I could solder something, only to realize the solder wasn't melting properly. After some troubleshooting, I realized the tip of my iron is apparently dead. The solder would melt quicky when touching the upper part of the iron tip, but the part that you actually need for soldering wouldn't heat it up enough.
So that's fun. Now to figure out what sort of tip I need for this thing (it was a gift, no idea what brand it is), check my local Lowe's or Home Depot to see if they have the right kind, and order one if they don't. Hopefully that'll fix it, I don't particularly want to have to buy a new iron. 🙃

2026-06-27 23:24:32 UTC

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Not everything but it tends to be. For me, my life has always involved digital stuff so I don't think that'd be the cause. I can't feasibly disconnect 100% for many reasons, not the least of which is the fact that I have to study hard for the career I'm trying to build. I do try to balance digital usage with offline hobbies, though, such as listening to some of my music on vinyl, reading books, enjoying loose leaf tea, etc.

2026-06-27 07:09:12 UTC

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I've considered that but I don't know if it's an issue with digital things, I'm pretty effective at controlling that. It's part of why I don't post on Nostr or other socials nearly as much as some folks do. I think it's more of an issue where I'm stuck in this loop of waking up late, not getting much done, working on stuff until the last hour or two of my day, then unwinding with things like music, games, watching movies/shows/documentaries, etc. By the time I'm done, it's later than expected and I get to bed too late. Then I wake up late again because I keep hitting snooze since I'm too groggy to even realize that I'm doing it 🥴

2026-06-27 07:06:30 UTC

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Over my dead body. I hate that stuff with a passion.

2026-06-27 03:16:31 UTC

#asknostr What are some ways that you guys have to fix/change a sleep schedule that has been completely off the rails for years?
I've been struggling to fix my schedule for years now, and it's starting to really take its toll on my mind, on my health, on my discipline. I've become more of a lazy procrastinator as of late and I don't like it. I'm not seeking to become a morning person. I've never been one, even when my schedule wasn't in bad shape, but I am seeking to at least have more regularity and less of a struggle with getting to bed on time and waking up with the alarms without immediately snoozing them.
And yes, I do know for a fact that my diet isn't helping. I don't exactly have the ability to eat as healthy as I would like to, but I try to eat as healthy as I can with what I have.

2026-06-27 03:11:56 UTC

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This is exactly why I think more clients need to adopt the outbox approach that Amethyst has. When I use Amethyst, I'm seeing virtually everything. Whereas, when I use other clients, I do tend to have to jump around a bit.

2026-06-25 23:14:28 UTC

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Doubt it. I could see Rubio being the nominee in 2028 but JD has a fair shot of winning at a later point.

2026-06-25 23:13:47 UTC

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Can't say I agree. In my opinion, he's one of the more up-front individuals in DC.

2026-06-25 05:35:22 UTC

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?
I agree with the concerns over his connections to Peter Thiel but personally, I like the guy. I think he's going to make an incredible president in either 2028 or later.

2026-06-24 10:53:29 UTC

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I would agree with that first sentence except for the fact that COVID regulations were tyrannical, nonsensical, and nothing more than a humiliation ritual.

2026-06-24 01:35:41 UTC

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Unfortunately, I don't have the space or the money to invest in a standing desk but I'm sure it would be helpful if I could! I do need to get myself a better chair, though. My current one is a wreck 🙃

2026-06-24 01:29:37 UTC

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Oh yeah, I go for metal myself. As for the pain, it doesn't help that I've needed to see a chiropractor for months now, so doing anything intense is extra painful on the back haha

2026-06-24 01:22:41 UTC

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I wish I could figure out how to enjoy it. I'm not some fatty or total weakling but I'd like to be leaner and stronger if only I could figure out how to enjoy the process 😂

2026-06-24 01:17:38 UTC

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That's also a problem for me. That and I just can't seem to find a workout routine that I don't absolutely despise. It's difficult to stay motivated when you're hating every minute of what you're doing... I'll never understand the ones who are addicted to the gym.

2026-06-22 09:07:43 UTC

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Now, Britain needs a general election. It's progress but there's a long way to go before my ancestral homeland is back on the right path.

2026-06-22 05:39:05 UTC

I really wish more Nostr clients used the outbox approach that @nprofile…x58v has in #Amethyst. I use Primal on my PC because it's the only web client with an option to mask your IP (I don't always have my VPN turned on), but it's significantly less feature-rich than Amethyst is. I miss stuff on Primal (specifically in notifications), whereas Amethyst ensures I don't often miss much of anything.

2026-06-21 15:31:41 UTC

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I'm not "bitcointwitter slop", I only hold a little bit of Bitcoin (and Monero) myself. I also regularly discuss the issue of a lack of content variety here. Even so, I would have to strongly disagree with this note.
Nostr content is (mostly) organic. It's not fed by algorithms, it's just people talking about things they care about. X/Twitter is literally just the same 15 posts over and over again until your algorithm changes and starts feeding you a new supply of drama and arguments that are literally designed to keep you anxious and feeling defeated.
I have an X account to keep in contact with some friends there but every day, I hate using the platform more and more for anything other than messaging. It all feels so artificial... because IT IS.
Even with Nostr's content variety issues, it's still a MUCH better experience with MUCH more wholesome and worthwhile content.

2026-06-20 21:36:10 UTC

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Unlike the haters, I have full confidence in Christian's intentions, even if I'm concerned about this as a business decision. Definitely didn't harm my image of the brand like some people claim.

2026-06-20 16:37:24 UTC

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I didn't mean I need a browser in the C64U. I have a primary PC and several laptops in my home lab so a browser for a retro fun machine isn't necessary. Plus, like I said, I built a system that runs C=OS Vision so a C64X probably would be relatively redundant for me. I really do want the era-accurate vibe of the C64U for that.
I do, however, make heavy use of a web browser on my phone when I'm out and about (and for important uses, I might add) so not having that really is a dealbreaker for me.
Again, to reiterate, I love the CONCEPTS, I just feel like there needs to be an option: either a separate version, or maybe they can develop something that is useful for web searches and such but still blocks the social media and addictive elements? I also feel like the limit of 4G VoLTE and no NFC does really put a damper on future-proofing which, for a $500 investment, certainly isn't great.
In fairness to Commodore on this, and on the niche subject, I do think this might be a good thing for parents to get their kids in the UK and other nations with a social media block. I'm against the legislated social media blocking but this could be a silver lining for that, ironically kicking Starmer and co. by offering a third door to walk through.
Ultimately, I just think something like the Callback should have been their second or third all-new product after the reboot. Going from a universally praised revival project like the C64U to a first new product that's more aimed at a niche feels like a poor business decision.
I guess we'll see, and I really do hope the Callback does well! But like I said, hopefully they figure something out to answer the issue of not being able to look up important info on the go because otherwise, sadly, this is a product I don't think I'd ever be able to justify the cost of, no matter how much I like most of the concepts driving it.

2026-06-20 05:00:01 UTC

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Yep, I've used Commodore OS Vision on a retro build I did. I also plan to get a C64 Ultimate when I can afford it (won't be for a while). Likewise, I would love to have a Commodore phone that does all that they're doing but still offers the ability to use a web browser.
I'd like a privacy phone that cuts down on addictive elements but still lets me feel like I own the device. I'm certainly not alone on that, either. I fear that them appealing to a very narrow niche of people will be a costly mistake, which is the last thing we need when we JUST got them back after three decades.

2026-06-19 04:45:53 UTC

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I've read the FAQ but the thing is, the whole idea of a phone having all these features WITHOUT a browser is an objectively flawed design. Without a web browser, many of those very same apps the phone permits won't work properly unless Commodore allows those apps to use an in-app browser.
A web browser is critical on any internet-connected device today and I firmly disagree with their notion that having a web browser somehow defeats the idea of finding peace away from addictive smartphone mechanics.
At the very least, they should consider creating a hybrid option for people who want a more minimalist experience but don't want to be outright LIMITED by the inability to use something that's effectively critical to use.

2026-06-19 02:09:28 UTC

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By that logic, it's not for anyone who cares about ownership because if you own a device, you should be allowed to do whatever the flip you want with it.

2026-06-19 02:00:20 UTC

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Nah, I see the point, but I think it's no better than when OEMs install apps and block you from uninstalling them.

2026-06-18 12:15:38 UTC

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Sure, but that also should be their prerogative. It's their own fault if they get addicted to social media on a flip phone keypad 😂

2026-06-17 08:03:18 UTC

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For sure, I definitely get that there's a niche for it and I like a lot about it as well! I just think that in this day and age, a browser is critical for any sort of computing device. I don't find a web browser, in and of itself, to be a distraction. I get not putting social media on it, however.
I'd definitely be interested if the price drops!

2026-06-17 02:26:31 UTC

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To my knowledge, it was Christian Simpson (Peri Fractic), some of the folks behind prominent C64 replica projects, and a couple investors. For all intents and purposes, it seems to be a fan-run reboot of the brand.

2026-06-17 02:24:53 UTC

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I like a lot of it but the price and lack of a web browser is a dealbreaker for me. If the price drops, I'll definitely consider it but for $500, I'd rather just go for the C64 Ultimate Founder's Edition.

2026-06-16 13:58:25 UTC

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Won't lie, I'm a bit alarmed by how much SpaceX and xAI a lre growing. I'm neither a fan nor a hater of Elon but it's still concerning.

2026-06-16 13:57:17 UTC

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Once they're 18, it becomes a blatant invasion of privacy. A patent has every right to monitor their kid this way while they're still a kid, but once they become adults, it's just wrong and completely inexcusable. It indicates a parent or parents who are controlling and unwilling to let their son or daughter become their own person.

2026-06-16 03:33:05 UTC

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Yep, that's how it starts... next thing you know, you'll be going to bed at 7am and waking up at 5pm 👀

2026-06-15 13:07:18 UTC

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If I'm not mistaken, that's already the case, at least with most AI companies. It's probably akin to most software, games, etc: you have a license to use it, not ownership rights.
DRM-free LLMs, anyone? 👀

2026-06-15 12:10:41 UTC

Gambling is gay, pass it on.
#nevent1q…kqss

2026-06-15 12:09:47 UTC

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Whoops, wrong repost 😂

2026-06-15 12:08:10 UTC

Gambling is gay. Pass it on.
#nevent1q…aerv

2026-06-15 04:55:01 UTC

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The WORLD needs a lot LESS of them. No joke, the femboy thing disturbs me to no end 😂

2026-06-14 10:29:56 UTC

"Take your stand, noble men.
The gates of hell will not prevail!
Lead your families against the darkness of this world,
The gates of hell will not prevail!"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDOTbaseJrU
#metal #music #Christianity #postmil

2026-06-14 07:23:02 UTC

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Cake Wallet is king! Best wallet app out there, IMO! Their team is fantastic and the founder, Vik, is genuinely a great guy (at least from my own interactions with him).

2026-06-14 02:31:27 UTC

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I think they're a bad idea for social media, though.

2026-06-13 05:44:57 UTC

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Choice? What choice? All illegal immigrants must go but they forfeit the luxury of a peaceful deportation when they choose to get violent. They leave cold and without honor, that is the ONLY way forward for demons like this.

2026-06-13 03:57:31 UTC

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Tell that to the warriors and men of honor throughout the ages who placed a high value on their hair and the symbolism it represented. I'm fairly certain they were not gay.

2026-06-13 03:13:59 UTC

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Psyop. It's right in the name, "Fable".

2026-06-13 03:08:16 UTC

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The problem is that a lot of men lose a lot of their confidence when they go bald. It's not surprising, long hair for men was a sign of honor and strong masculinity throughout history.

2026-06-13 01:46:27 UTC

Samsung, as a corporate entity, is garbage. However, I do like their products for the most part. Their software is particularly solid: their launcher, OneUI, is incredible, for example. The level of theming you can do with it is out of this world.
I set up a custom theme on my Samsung phone that combines the aesthetic of the canceled Windows Longhorn's "Plex" theme and MacOS Tahoe's Liquid Glass aesthetic and it looks so good. It combines a theme pack, custom icons, an animated lockscreen wallpaper, a static wallpaper I got from an app called Wallflow, and then I created a custom theme for FUTO Keyboard that brings the aesthetic together perfectly.
I can't go to such extremes with other Android launchers I've tried.

2026-06-13 01:32:29 UTC

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Can't say I agree. As someone who has always feared going bald, I can't blame dudes for wanting to get a hair transplant after balding. Probably not the most practical use of their money but if they have enough to get it done, I really can't blame them.

2026-06-13 01:28:28 UTC

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I've got you, I'm on Nostr more than ever. Ever since my X account got falsely suspended by their AI-based moderation, I decided it was time to double down on Nostr, especially given the increasing push for ID collection online.

2026-06-11 04:25:45 UTC

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In my experience, it's primarily libertarians, agorists and occasional anarchists.

2026-06-10 04:31:22 UTC

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Thankfully, I haven't seen any either in the two years I've been here, but I have run into a couple of self-proclaimed pedos here. Luckily, none of them were sharing anything except their opinions so a simple block took care of the issue.

2026-06-10 04:18:13 UTC

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Nailed it. One thing I've noticed about the Nostr community is that there are a lot of folks here who have a spiritualist approach. They may believe in Christ, they may even believe He is the Son of God, but they try to mesh what boils down to New Age spirituality into Christianity which just doesn't work. It's probably a result of the fact that a lot of people on Nostr are centrist in terms of politics and worldview.

2026-06-08 12:56:27 UTC

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Perhaps not, but it's still immensely disturbing to be falsely accused of such heinous crimes, ones that every sane-minded individual should abhor. Not to mention the fact that the more these whackos throw that term around flippantly, the less meaning it has when confronting people whom that term would actually apply to.

2026-06-08 12:50:15 UTC

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In fairness, when you have a schizo troll throwing false pedo accusations at you, you have every right to be angry about it. There's a reason laws on slander and libel exist. Such accusations can be damaging to a person's reputation, even if that person has the receipts that prove the accusations are false.
It's certainly not the same as people being mean to you.

2026-06-08 12:46:24 UTC

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Well said. After I did some digging on the whole situation, I decided to completely remove Damus relays from my network. I don't want to trust my data and information flow to a company run by a loose cannon who will dox people and call it 'censorship resistance'.

2026-06-08 11:22:52 UTC

The fact that Nostr allows things like @nprofile…893s to exist is incredible. It's amazing how many possibilities exist with this protocol! https://blossom.primal.net/8535bed27301c01f175ea4eb2a8510d802a3ef320c95f8bd4170477da776c99a.png

2026-06-08 02:56:53 UTC

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Thanks for the info. 🫡

2026-06-08 02:51:24 UTC

Flock needs to be sued into the dirt where it belongs. Absolutely disgusting that they've been permitted to do what they're doing. Take it all the way to the SCOTUS.
#nevent1q…v0fv

2026-06-08 02:47:36 UTC

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Starting to think this account is a pretty solid troll because there's no way you're serious.

2026-06-07 08:34:05 UTC

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Maybe I'm weird and/or out of touch but what is it with everyone being obsessed with goth girls as of late? 😅

2026-06-07 06:02:27 UTC

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I'm not on here as much as some but I haven't seen overly creepy behavior toward women.
I will say, however, that this video is simultaneously hilarious, terrifying and disturbing 😂

2026-06-07 01:06:59 UTC

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Put simply, KYC. Even no-KYC exchanges still have KYC somewhere in the process. I also don't know a single person outside of the internet that uses Bitcoin, so I'm basically out of luck outside of zaps and such haha

2026-06-06 22:53:24 UTC

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As someone who supports Bitcoin (despite not being able to get into it), I think the ideal is to not FORCE Bitcoin usage. Incentivizing it is completely fine (discounts, quicker service, etc) but requiring it isn't the way because many will just say "screw it" and find a different product/service if they're forced.

2026-06-06 22:51:00 UTC

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I really, really hate the lack of ownership (and lack of desire for people to own things) in our modern world 😔

2026-06-06 11:39:08 UTC

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Genuine question as a privacy researcher, what about zaps inherently leads to doxxing? I mean, aside from having a lightning wallet linked to your account?

2026-06-06 11:35:40 UTC

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Alright, I'll bite. What is your proposed solution?

2026-06-05 07:54:22 UTC

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I'm not in on the raw milk thing, personally, and I do support food health regulations (if they're written with common sense), but I agree entirely that the government doesn't care a rip about our health.

2026-06-03 03:33:10 UTC

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My suggestion is to break free from the idea of needing SteamOS or a "gaming distribution" entirely. Most distros nowadays will run games just fine, the only thing is that you might have to install a tool here or there through your software repositories (eg. Protontricks, ProtonUp-QT, etc).
A lot of people these days really seem to love CachyOS due to the fact that it's an Arch-based system with performance tweaks, such as a custom kernel and custom Proton versions, but I've had good experiences with several different distros when it comes to gaming.
I'd say do some research on common distros and see which have the features that are most appealing to you. Don't make your decision based on UI, any distro can use any UI (called a "desktop environment"), it's more about the features of the distro itself. If you like SteamOS' UI and are used to Windows, I'd go for a distro with KDE Plasma or Cinnamon as an option.
If I gave my recommendations...
- Fedora (or Nobara) is a good balance of tech and stability
- Manjaro/Endeavour/Cachy are good for cutting-edge tech, but may have some stability issues
- Kubuntu, ZorinOS and Linux Mint are great Ubuntu-based options if you want a "just works" sort of distro, but you won't have access to the more cutting edge approach of Fedora or Arch-based distros

2026-06-02 23:36:18 UTC

As a daily Wayland user, I firmly stand against the removal of X11 support. Wayland has a lot of great features to it but not every application or game place nice with it. I get the sentiment that X11 is an outdated standard, because it is. However, there's a reason many people hate Wayland and it's not simple hate for change: there are still ways that X11 is better suited for users.
The fact that two of the most popular DEs (Gnome and KDE Plasma) want to go Wayland-only is problematic, especially when Linux is finally starting to hit its stride and bring in new people. If games or applications people want to use either have major bugs or simply don't work, that is not going to help keep up this momentum.
http://blog.davidedmundson.co.uk/blog/596/
#Linux #opensource #FOSS #Wayland #X11 #compatibility

2026-06-02 21:55:31 UTC

So much for California pretending to care about privacy.
#nevent1q…25dx

2026-05-24 05:26:21 UTC

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"The chair most The chair I use:
people use:" https://blossom.primal.net/0cab6323b28f6c8b06983aa5be7166cc0d74e3c9920aa4e217b20ce66072e345.png

2026-05-24 04:11:49 UTC

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You're entitled to your opinion.

2026-05-24 04:11:35 UTC

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Sure, you *could* see it that way, but I don't think that is theologically consistent.

2026-05-23 01:45:53 UTC

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Jokes aside, this is one area that I find Christianity actually proves itself by having an answer.
It's actually relatively simple if you trace things back to Genesis, Eve's interaction with the serpent. Compare that to what you read from God and Adam about her before that. That same serpent has been attempting to divide men and women ever since by lying and twisting the purposes of women in the divine balance of marriage that God instituted. That, combined with later exhortations over a wife of noble character, shows you both the ideal and the corruption.
Divide a king and queen and you destroy entire dynasties.

2026-05-20 04:15:57 UTC

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Two YEARS? You're definitely not using Windows 😂

2026-05-20 00:33:33 UTC

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I mean, the tech IS pretty cool 👀

2026-05-17 01:23:35 UTC

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You're entitled to your opinion but no, my perspective is shaped by my own research and technical knowledge.

2026-05-16 02:38:03 UTC

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I mean, I explained my perspective. That's not blind faith.
I also have yet to find any convincing argument toward the possibility of AGI. Until I do, I treat it as FUD.

2026-05-15 04:51:22 UTC

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I'm optimistic. Like all tech, it WILL have an adjustment phase and it won't be fun at the start, but I do think it will also do some truly amazing things in the long run. I also don't have any concerns about AGI; I don't even believe that's a possibility, if I'm being honest.
This is coming from a guy who used to be adamantly anti-AI and concerned about so many things regarding AI. What I found is that the more I studied AI, especially at the technical level, the more I saw not only its potential, but I also saw things that assuaged many of my concerns.
The only long-term problem I do see about AI is how people use it as a crutch. This is true of all tech, though. I was saying the same thing about smartphones and while I've come to accept them, I also see so many ways that people have become over-reliant on them. I believe technology needs to be used responsibly, as a means of augmenting your weaknesses and cutting down on mundane tasks, not as an outright replacement.
I use AI to get around my lack of artistry for my profile pics, for example. I also use it to speed up my research of things, something that has helped me learn Linux much easier and faster than most. To be fair, I'm pretty tech-inclined, so there's that advantage, but there are things I've learned about Linux and Linux troubleshooting that I wouldn't have learned by just tooling around with my system and doing web searches.

2026-05-03 08:25:59 UTC

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I'm real, just not on here as often as some, mainly due to the fact that I have yet to find a desktop/web client I really like (I spend most of my social media time on PC).
That, and I've also just been pretty busy outside of my online social presence.

2026-04-15 03:32:27 UTC

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I haven't, I'm guessing it's similar to rsync but for cloud storage?
I mostly just use MEGA for cloud sync (even though I have to use the AUR to get the Linux application) since it gives 20 gigs of free storage and it claims end-to-end encryption. For anything sensitive, I stick with Proton Drive, though.

2026-04-12 04:47:56 UTC

I want so badly to love Proton Drive but the upload speeds and lack of a desktop application (for folder sync) on Linux really is a dealbreaker for me. It's good for photo backup on my phone and for manual backups of specific things, but not as a primary cloud app... yet.

2026-04-12 02:37:36 UTC

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2FA isn't a ploy, it's objectively a step up for account security.

2026-04-11 01:54:02 UTC

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I was really hesitant to use them until I learned more about them and how they work. Now, I use them whenever possible, though I still make sure to keep a password and 2FA solution on the account.

2026-03-15 03:54:42 UTC

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Excellent tool! The only errors I saw were "non-standard fields" in my profile. One of them is my display name, how is that a non-standard field? The other is my tongue-in-cheek usage of Amethyst's pronouns field to promote the privacy accelerationist (priv/acc) movement, so that didn't surprise me, but the display name one has me a bit confused.

2026-03-12 02:00:09 UTC

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Not when that person has accomplished nothing and has actively resisted legislation that would've been very good for the nation.

2026-03-12 01:04:39 UTC

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Sorry, I can't agree. Massie has done absolutely nothing except resist very practical and pragmatic means to step toward a better future, all in the name of his libertarian LARP. He isn't interested in anything except himself and it blows my mind that people don't see past that.

2026-03-08 00:33:54 UTC

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I mean, it's on those users for using KYC/ID verification software in the first place.
They're the sort of people that made this recent push for "age verification" (ID collection) possible.

2026-03-01 16:32:59 UTC

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I do. I use it to help with troubleshooting and learning tech topics (especially Linux) efficiently. I use it to rephrase portions of my cybersecurity learning if there's a part I'm not understanding. I use it when it's tough to articulate appropriate search terms for a topic. I've used it to help visualize scenes from my novels that I'm writing.
Not exactly problem solving but I've also been able to get Copilot itself to admit that Christ is King just by using logic and reasoning, which was pretty cool.

2026-03-01 16:29:21 UTC

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I don't have any near me anymore but when I did, they charged 20%. Wasn't worth trying. To this day, I still only hold BTC from zaps, nothing more. I have yet to find a no-KYC solution that works for me, unfortunately.

2026-03-01 03:03:07 UTC

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I'm not convinced Claude was standing on principle so much as I think privacy was their convenient scapegoat to push their own corporate agenda.