SimonChristian

₿eginner. From UK, in Japan since 1994.

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2026-02-28 12:08:49 UTC

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I just looked it up, now reporting 40 killed.
https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/death-toll-school-bombing-iran-raises-40?nid=434266&topic=US%2520and%2520Israel%2520attack%2520Iran&fid=552493

2026-01-30 10:12:41 UTC

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どこにありますか？

2026-01-18 00:12:31 UTC

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September

2025-12-16 21:59:43 UTC

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Doesn't work. I get errors when trying to connect Trust wallet

2025-12-14 02:06:16 UTC

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Ha! Brillliant

2025-12-13 23:09:15 UTC

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Glad I never signed up to Apple and got out of Google 10 years ago! Still trying to convince people to go FOSS, but if I can't news like this may.

2025-12-07 23:10:42 UTC

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An espresso or black coffee is fine after a big evening meal. A large cafe latte is not.

2025-12-05 04:59:20 UTC

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So xcancel in the link stops the traffic being registered at X?

2025-11-27 11:49:19 UTC

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I have no idea what you are talking about.

2025-11-27 11:35:29 UTC

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Here's the problem for me with making war on such vocabulary, it is that these words mean very different things to different people. When I was younger (70s/early 80s) socialism meant the common man against vested interests. Now it seems to mean enforcing dogmatic concepts like transgernderism, and is often equated in the minds of north Americans with Marxism, and by extension Bolshevism. Same with capitalism in the minds of its opponents, it is equated with corporate power and centralization (crony capitalism), which I am sure is not what you are describing (I think capitalism and the drive to "capitalise" are an inate human characteristic). So we end up in this war denouncing "socialism" or "capitalism" when I actually think the problem is much deeper. Sorry, I do not have answers to solve this, I just like questioning things.

2025-11-27 10:36:24 UTC

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Yep, I cannot disagree, but the problem still seems to be born of the tendency towards centralization. "Central banks"

2025-11-27 09:48:21 UTC

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Many socialists too would say, that real socialism has never been tried. But the issue seems to be more about centralization rather than capitalism vs socialism. I think there's an inherent trait in humanities' mentality, that leads it to centralization, to look for leaders etc. And I honestly am not sure how this is easily overcome.

2025-10-14 11:52:08 UTC

Yep, I'm back in Tokyo.
https://blossom.primal.net/28cdb391fb05bba2f8fab7b32e290ebd245780918167940e55dbf43ec55427da.png
https://blossom.primal.net/3eca4f8a9a5a9eea7964ba3180192f6c4d6062aa27c2e0160950929711e0c278.png

2025-10-14 11:44:37 UTC

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Shows I'm still a beginner, didn't know you could zap yourself! And I managed it twice!

2025-10-14 11:24:20 UTC

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I always think, if you're supporting a state murdering civilians, then your thinking has gone very wrong.

2025-10-05 00:26:12 UTC

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I found that I could not stream this podcast. On Apple or in Spotify, so I had to download then it would play.

2025-09-09 22:07:58 UTC

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Accidentally liked my own comment! Can't undo on nostr

2025-09-09 11:19:01 UTC

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I am not convinced any do. I think it is media bollocks.

2025-09-08 12:15:27 UTC

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Ah, so the website. Okay, I thought you were talking about an actual desktop app. No worries, thanks.

2025-09-08 11:15:08 UTC

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There is a desktop app for Primal?? Anything for a Linux desktop?

2025-08-28 20:47:37 UTC

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They are dissolved or consumed by the fig (not sure if that is the correct terminology)

2025-08-28 10:36:19 UTC

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Not trying to be a smart arse, but yes. I have told many over the years. Some reacted angrily, "why did you tell my that, I didn't need to know!"

2025-08-26 05:37:15 UTC

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Shroom coffee ☕?

2025-08-26 05:26:07 UTC

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118,232 USD

2025-07-30 13:19:58 UTC

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Yes on Mullad and pay on the Lightning network. Very anonymous. Thanks again.

2025-07-27 00:52:01 UTC

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Thank you! Need to look into this!

2025-07-26 10:46:18 UTC

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Anyone knows how Proton VPN compares to Mullvad? Asking as I understand Proton has more servers.

2025-07-23 13:32:41 UTC

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I find Amber (a nostr signer available on the Zap store) works great for controlling sign ins

2025-07-15 22:46:47 UTC

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Total non-techie here. I would think a nostr equivalent to Dropbox.

2025-07-15 09:18:23 UTC

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Yet it is "is the safest form of transportation, with an average annual injury rate of just 0.01 injuries per 100 million passenger miles traveled." Makes me wonder what we pretend about other forms of transport.

2025-07-09 02:46:13 UTC

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My dad had a similar experience when his best friend died. He tried CPR but was told he was doing it wrong by a bystander who took over. It was too late anyway (heart attack while white water rafting). Took him time to get over it, but he did eventually.

2025-05-28 11:11:24 UTC

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Okay, but is Trump's team investigating the intimidation of those who speak out against the genocide in Gaza?

2025-04-08 10:30:50 UTC

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Too far from Tokyo (where I live). Looks beautiful.

2025-03-31 12:05:41 UTC

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Can it clean up cat vomit?

2025-02-22 12:24:09 UTC

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I suppose it's marginally better than soiling your pants.

2024-12-31 02:21:36 UTC

@fountain_app @npub1v5u…n0v5
Why not?
https://m.primal.net/NMEc.png

2024-11-22 09:59:55 UTC

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I've been holding on till it reached 199,119 so the champagne is coming out tonight!!　🍾🍾🍾

2024-10-08 12:26:08 UTC

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100%! I know some.

2024-10-08 09:36:41 UTC

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That was me, took me a few days to get set up to zap and get zapped.

2024-10-02 20:17:07 UTC

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This is the first time I understood the potential of nostr, thanks!
https://fountain.fm/episode/YLfMG1DRP4f61hbqpuk7
#nevent1q…etpp

2024-09-24 11:53:49 UTC

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I detest these conbinis. Visiting Kyoto recently (from Tokyo) I noticed there were far fewer chains and many more interesting independent businesses, selling real food instead of processed junk.

2024-09-23 10:05:00 UTC

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Well there's no accounting for taste! 🙂 But I don't think the earthquake argument for it holds up. It's not like there's overhead gas pipes, which probably presents more of a risk than electrical cabling. All they need to do is put sufficient slack in the cables and they will rarely need maintenance, as most quakes are minor. I think there's a greater risk to life from the cables being overhead. I think it's down to cost saving.

2024-09-22 19:06:56 UTC

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This is one aspect of Japan I don't like. Electrical eyesores everywhere.

2024-09-18 12:13:21 UTC

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Great show! Kept me going through the Covid bullshit. Simon, Japan
https://fountain.fm/episode/JxEh4ZhUtPlTOFptw8uW

2024-09-14 21:34:13 UTC

We're not in Tokyo anymore.... #photostr
https://m.primal.net/KqEh.jpg
https://m.primal.net/KqEf.jpg
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2024-09-07 12:11:24 UTC

Tried cooking with moringa, or drumstick, ontherecommendation of the Sri Lankan grocer. Itihas a very fibrous skin, which I could only partially remove before I added it to a yellow split-pea curry. Easiest way to eat those prices is with chopsticks, to suck out the flesh from inside, but it is delicious and worth the effort. Served with homemade roti.
#foodtr
https://m.primal.net/KiAA.jpg
https://m.primal.net/Khzy.jpg

2024-09-04 21:00:49 UTC

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Primal, all set up now. Thanks

2024-09-03 04:28:22 UTC

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I will start posting when we cook something presentable!

2024-09-02 07:23:43 UTC

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From UK live in Tokyo

2024-08-31 23:23:57 UTC

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Why on earth would I block you? For on thing I am very interested in Zap.Cooking. Love cooking Mexican and Indian food. Love Chinese and Japanese food too, but I leave that to my Japanese wife.

2024-08-30 23:41:32 UTC

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☀️😃❗おはよー

2024-08-29 11:29:15 UTC

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It has a nice nostalgic 2004 feel about it!

2024-08-27 20:57:41 UTC

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I'm not. I wouldn't deny water to anyone. But there are limits. I wouldn't invite a tramp into my home to feed him, but I would wxpeect society to do something to help.

2024-08-27 13:56:35 UTC

I posted my npub on Xitter. I rarely go on, since I was first kicked off a few years ago. This time I see another protestation from Elon Musk that he's protecting free speech.
#nostr #xitter

2024-08-27 11:12:59 UTC

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What approach would you recommend? Tweaked DCA? Increasing your purchase when people are selling and driving down the value of bitcoin against fiat?

2024-08-27 09:40:39 UTC

Possibly the strangest tasting lager I've ever had, on the train home through Tokyo at dusk. Very, very hoppy, almost sour. Apparently made with Tohoku Ibuki hops. Whatever, it is a nice antidote to the heat and humidity still present this evening.
https://m.primal.net/KPQW.jpg

2024-08-27 09:29:56 UTC

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He never thought, to the best of my knowledge, that people who don't think, also exist.

2024-08-27 08:34:41 UTC

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What a saddo that guy was. He must have aspired to being a little Hitler

2024-08-27 02:41:25 UTC

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I have been waiting for this new release! Not ready to try alpha but thank you!

2024-08-26 13:04:54 UTC

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I am struggling there.. As I hinted at, non-techie here.

2024-08-26 12:46:59 UTC

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Thank you! I am thinking of resurrecting my home recording hobby, posting some music. make a smidgen more in sats than I ever did with the legacy online platforms 🙂

2024-08-26 12:33:57 UTC

Hello all, I am never going to contribute anything to nostr on the technical side. But I like the decentralized model and the tie in with bitcoin.
#introductions

2024-08-23 12:10:18 UTC

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Excellent idea! But I'm guessing I shouldn't offer the a refund for any price depreciation?

2024-08-23 09:59:58 UTC

One thing I like about Bezos's outfit, is that they offer a free box for the cat with every order.
https://m.primal.net/KJIG.jpg

2024-08-23 09:22:05 UTC

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I am looking into developing a property to rent. Perhaps I should (some way off yet) accept bitcoin.

2024-08-23 09:15:38 UTC

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I wonder if the adulteration of olive oils depends on where you live? I don't think Italians would stand for it, so I buy good quality Italian EVOO. But bang on about seed oils. I use ghee, coconut and macadamia oil for frying generally..

2024-08-23 09:11:45 UTC

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Likewise, I started out trying keto/low carb. I now find eliminating seed oils and highly processed grains, sugar work for me. Bit I don't want to be the awkward guy that nobody wants to invite, so if offered something on a visit I will happily take it.

2024-08-23 09:06:26 UTC

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How about, they don't find out until they're 30?

2024-08-23 07:49:59 UTC

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Im very new to this platform and still getting to grips with it. A follow instead?

2024-08-23 07:46:23 UTC

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I'm in Japan and I can see you

2024-08-23 02:53:32 UTC

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Under the railway is more common in Tokyo I think. Have you seen Nakameguro recently? Plenty of fancy places use these spaces.

2024-08-22 20:17:56 UTC

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Does anyone get a government that would survive as a private company? I.e. that offers value for money? I live in Japan, where they at least do better than in most countries, but I still can't say it's value for money (the taxes I've paid in).

2024-08-22 11:40:18 UTC

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The answer would seem to be, have nothing to do with Windows. I understand some people need for their work (e.g. to run CAD if self-employed) but it is better to separate them by running a Linux PC and a Windows PC.

2024-08-21 22:27:18 UTC

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What?! You mean that's not real??

2024-08-21 11:36:05 UTC

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Not another bloody typhoon!

2024-08-21 09:54:45 UTC

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Greetings from Bremen Street in Motosumyoshi, Japan. (nabbed the photo)
https://m.primal.net/KGYk.jpg

2024-08-20 12:24:06 UTC

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Thank you kindly!

2024-08-20 12:22:41 UTC

I am completely new to nostre. I am no techie, but am a linux, FOSS user, and I am finding it hard to get nostre up and running as I want, and have a nagging feeling something's I haven't done right.
I find the guides so far not very helpful, and if I am struggling, the average person is not even going to try. If nostre is to grow it needs to be much clearer how to sign up. Maybe I just haven't found the right guide yet.

2024-08-20 12:08:47 UTC

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Is a nostre address the same as an iris.to address?

2024-08-19 23:37:24 UTC

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The only trouble with nostr is, it's difficult to find mainstream addled nutcases on it to waste time on. 😉