TheSilverMage

https://thesilvermage.substack.com/

State of the Internet by a Digital Old Timer: http://bit.ly/3IdHEGT

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Last Notes

2023-11-27 16:20:24 UTC

What makes something a "Nostr app" or a "Nostr site"? Some are more obvious than others. Looked at the Github code on many of the big ones I often see stated as such and for some of them, much of their operations use outside resources for storage, databases, etc. Only login or identifying an account npub are Nostr related. #asknostr

2023-10-19 20:17:53 UTC

Stupid people are winning. Let's stop them.

2023-10-04 16:54:35 UTC

Checking in on Nostr again. See the same influencer bias and favoritism still on this platform. News and trending sources cover the same accounts over and over again so much it's not even funny. The usual social media cliches happening here as Twitter or whatever my X wants to be called nowadays. Low followed account makes a brilliant post, barely any attention. Popular social media circle jerked account makes the same point two months later and they are hailed as a visionary for it. Nostr developers, ever wonder why some get more attention than others even if they aren't really doing more? And don't get me started on why some "cheerleaders" get so much attention. Careful everyone, you are being manipulated on an "algo free" service.

2023-08-15 00:07:03 UTC

I will never understand why people give money so easily to "influencers" and I see it happening on here now too. Influencer starts a fundraiser to pay for their latest podcast, idea, or event. Many of them look wealthy and are constantly travelling the world yet they need your money. One of the oldest tricks in the business book: Never pay for something yourself when you can get others to fund it for you. Stop fueling someone else's success and start building your own. Quite the in crowd club already forming on nostr and circle jerking each other.

2023-08-02 02:33:15 UTC

@npub1l6j…zyfy start game

2023-07-20 14:45:41 UTC

Since BTC has grown every cycle, the number of “influencers” have grown and as well as changed up with new crop of fresh young faces with better camera equipment and filters. Each of them more interested in getting followers and fame than truly advancing the reach of the technology. Be extremely weary of what they say. See through their “one of us” speeches. Every industry is the same. Someone somewhere wants to be famous from it and make a buck. These people are the shovel makers of the Gold Rush. Looking at these conventions and who is speaking is such a dead giveaway. Bitcoin influencers are D List celebrities hoping to get famous. Ask yourself, what exactly are they doing to advance the network? What are they building? Other than their Fiat accounts.

2023-07-13 00:55:58 UTC

Checking in on Nostr. As I figured… hero worship has taken hold here like every other place. A bunch of Bitcoin celebrities that have not actually done anything other than be a mouth or media personality are sucking simp followers in and the so called open Nostr ecosystem is spoon feeding this to all newbs. And you all are falling for it. Every new app and search bar offers the same recommended follow list!?!!? Very sad. Bring on the real interesting people not getting attention. Thatis what will keep new people wanting to stay here not circle jerking the same “celebs”. Nostr.band is about as close to decent as I can see.

2023-05-31 00:20:37 UTC

Why was it called #NostrAsia (a continent)? When #NostRica was named for a country. It's a terrible name for an event in Japan. Was it named by a white person who thinks all Asian countries are the same? Just saying... 🙊

2023-05-26 23:43:47 UTC

Yikes... checking in and seeing lots of you easily enchanted by a politician willing to say whatever it takes to be as relevant as his daddy

2023-05-11 17:11:35 UTC

Why are there so many posts about Blue Sky on here? Is this some passive aggressive way of smugly celebrating that you were invited in while many others still sit on the sidelines? The world truly never grows out of grade school cliques.

2023-05-05 21:19:42 UTC

Happ Friday nostr

2023-04-25 15:29:33 UTC

Job sucks? Relationship a disaster? Family members draining the life out of you? Let go of the negatives in your life.
https://thesilvermage.substack.com/p/letting-go-of-negatives-in-your-life

2023-04-25 15:27:39 UTC

Good morning!

2023-04-20 18:20:06 UTC

Do you let people and situations control your life? And for how long? Learn to let go. New blog post today.
https://thesilvermage.substack.com/p/letting-go-of-negatives-in-your-life
#plebchain #blog #advice

2023-04-20 18:18:11 UTC

Good morning Nostr

2023-04-15 14:01:45 UTC

Morning!

2023-04-13 18:28:31 UTC

Good day Nostr

2023-04-11 15:22:40 UTC

Does Stacker News shadow ban posts?

2023-04-06 20:40:30 UTC

Seems there is a #zapathon going on?

2023-04-06 18:43:12 UTC

Good day Nostr, it's been a minute. How are you all? Keep on, keeping on.

2023-03-24 15:56:32 UTC

Ugh. Seeing more political posts masquerading as facts on here lately. Was hoping it would take longer before Nostr was flooded with sewer water. Keep them on the trash heap that is Twitter please.

2023-03-21 17:20:23 UTC

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Thanks! I vividly remember IRC and ICQ like they were yesterday. Newsgroups were such an interesting way to pirate stuff as well. There does seem to be human patterns that always creep up slowly in any new platform. I always have a bit of a "hope" that this time around will be different, but sadly we are just animals by nature. I've always felt I am a bit of a "watcher" by nature. I cannot stop any of this from happening. Just stand on the side and watch the same train wreck happen again. At least with Nostr we can all get tips for voicing our opinions and not get banned for it.

2023-03-21 16:32:02 UTC

For those NOT attending #Nostrica, this is how cliques and VIP groups start to form on budding technologies. I have seen it time and again across several platforms. Those who can afford to attend or are connected versus those who have to work the lowly fiat mines just to barely cover rent. Watch as these groups create exclusivity and you are left behind. It is a sad sad reality that always happens. I love the idea of Nostr but can already see it happening. Maybe there will even soon be a relay for Nostrica only attenders? I talk about the sad reality of online cliques and VIP groups and their history in my substack post from last month. https://thesilvermage.substack.com/p/state-of-the-internet-by-a-digital

2023-03-14 17:41:49 UTC

This is so true. I covered it exactly in my most recent #substack . #plebchain who is with me?
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/the-wireless/373065/the-pencilsword-on-a-plate

2023-03-14 02:26:02 UTC

Who else needs a #plebchain?

2023-03-14 02:22:48 UTC

We all can't be so lucky as to get a bail out from the big banks or daddy.
https://thesilvermage.substack.com/p/3-keys-to-becoming-successful-and

2023-03-13 17:55:18 UTC

G morning Nostr. Lots of financial headwinds right now. Power on through the noise!

2023-03-13 04:45:33 UTC

Chaos in the banks. Chaos with inflation. The powder keg is boiling orange.

2023-03-05 17:05:29 UTC

Happy Sunday! What are your top keys to success? Which ones often said are false to you? Here are mine from my recent substack:
https://thesilvermage.substack.com/p/3-keys-to-becoming-successful-and

2023-03-03 18:50:31 UTC

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Yes. So much of it is just that.

2023-03-02 18:22:33 UTC

Why would someone already on top of the pointy mountain want others to share that little space with? Each incline experiences the same issue. Too many all at once, too little room for you. Humans by nature want to control their space. This goes for the wealthy, they've already mastered the current system and they don't want to share, so why would they support a new system like BTC?

2023-03-02 17:43:18 UTC

Good morning! Keep stacking those sats

2023-02-28 15:55:00 UTC

Good morning Nostriches. Have a successful day. 💪

2023-02-25 18:37:40 UTC

Good morning nostriches. Power On! Busy today writing my next substack post.

2023-02-24 17:32:19 UTC

Writing my next substack post now about a specific question I used to get asked when speaking at events. If you missed my last post, please check it out. It's relevant now more than ever. https://thesilvermage.substack.com/p/state-of-the-internet-by-a-digital

2023-02-24 17:05:11 UTC

Another pathetic market day. Algos and elites controlling the world.

2023-02-24 16:59:38 UTC

Good morning Nostriches. It's Friday, keep up the fight!

2023-02-23 21:21:23 UTC

It's sad that the price of everything is going up, yet the quality of the items is getting worse. Bought the same pair of shoes as I did 10 years ago, for $10 more than before. The material feels thinner, more flimsy, and cheaper. These won't last that long. None of us can stop this by ourselves, but at least stacking sats can help us hedge inflation and the corporate games.

2023-02-23 19:02:29 UTC

So much negative energy in the stock and crypto markets right now. Nostr seems to be the only place for positive vibes.

2023-02-23 18:15:46 UTC

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Awesome. Thanks!

2023-02-23 18:15:36 UTC

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Great. Thanks!

2023-02-23 17:40:08 UTC

Soon enough going to FB, Twitter, etc will feel like visiting a nursing home. No one under a certain age will be on there.

2023-02-23 17:35:11 UTC

Thoughts on Start9s?

2023-02-23 17:32:26 UTC

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I feel the same way. It does take me back to the early days of ICQ, web chats, and more. But I do have a few concerns. I mentioned Nostr a bit in my latest substack for this reason. https://thesilvermage.substack.com/p/state-of-the-internet-by-a-digital

2023-02-23 17:27:30 UTC

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Hah, nice save!

2023-02-23 17:23:51 UTC

Good morning bright minds of Nostr!

2023-02-22 18:04:07 UTC

Weird to see pretty civil discussions on here versus the implosions that going on elsewhere. 👍

2023-02-21 18:27:14 UTC

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Who doesn't? Helps know we are alive.

2023-02-21 16:42:54 UTC

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That's enough internet for the day geez

2023-02-21 16:19:22 UTC

We're all products to the mega corporations. It used to be that if it was free, you were the product. Now that's not enough. They want to charge you money to even still be their product. I cover this a bit in my last substack post.
https://thesilvermage.substack.com/p/state-of-the-internet-by-a-digital

2023-02-20 00:04:29 UTC

Facebook charging fees shows what direction this all is going. Nostr developers, now is your time to shine.

2023-02-18 23:53:34 UTC

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Thanks, but was asking for the hottest ones. I don't see data to know which of these are very busy. Liking renting an apartment in a ghost town.

2023-02-18 23:35:39 UTC

What's the hottest paid relays right now?

2023-02-18 16:29:13 UTC

Good morning Nostrs. Have a nice weekend.

2023-02-18 16:28:07 UTC

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Thanks!

2023-02-15 06:10:05 UTC

Keep zapping and stacking!

2023-02-15 06:09:16 UTC

GN Nostr. Happy Valentine's Day. Sleep well.

2023-02-10 21:43:15 UTC

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My main concern with the relay model is that it is a gateway to creating exclusive areas on Nostr that only wealthier individuals or well-connected vips may get access to. Let's say someone creates a paid relay that requires a large sat payment to join. What then? It possibly becomes elitist.