mwaters

Thanks for interacting with me.

Retired and #walking 20000+ steps a day.

Admin of the hosted #RSS aggregator - https://www.ttrss.info
and #DeltaChat Instance - https://vinculum0.net/

Contact - https://mwaters.net/contact/

Interests - #walking · #cycling · #wordpress · #tor · #nostr · #deltachat · #velomobile · #quattrovelo · #electro · #techno · #homeassistant · #proxmox · #solar · #ttrss

Public Key

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mwaters@primal.net

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nostr.wine

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Last Notes

2026-03-10 03:45:15 UTC

Reading about the Cake Wallet #lightning implementation and back-story.
https://blog.cakewallet.com/our-lightning-journey/

2026-03-10 03:31:03 UTC

LOL @ https://cakewallet.com/ blocking #tor users , meanwhile their https://docs.cakewallet.com/ site is unaffected , #cloudflare of course.

2026-03-09 19:12:05 UTC

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8879928

2026-03-09 16:18:42 UTC

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If you need anything then simply ask me.

2026-03-09 16:17:54 UTC

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https://mwaters.net/category/listening/

2026-03-09 16:16:26 UTC

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https://blossom.primal.net/26afffdcdd6622113c67fbdec466c4c3ff85dfa237e6ed6c347807999831724f.mp4
It's the closest I can get to this state, currently.

2026-03-09 16:09:01 UTC

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I am listening at 1.6x while walking.
This is better for me as my eyes are getting worse as I age making reading even an ebook less enjoyable.
Enjoy reading while you're young!

2026-03-09 04:10:50 UTC

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Thanks for the suggestion , I've added it to my audiobook listening queue.

2026-03-04 04:25:43 UTC

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I'd appreciate the ability to increase the text size of the notes as my old eyes are struggling on a phone.
Thanks.

2026-03-03 05:34:30 UTC

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Thanks for the suggestion , I'll give it a listen!

2025-09-02 05:42:31 UTC

Good morning everyone.
Starting my walk early today.
Happy to catch the #sunrise behind the #silo over the #maize
#walking #morning #sunny #cloudy #date20250902
https://blossom.primal.net/e53124feb80ba163a9af4a3bff0b6e11cd771de81a402d6c2ad1bff93f09e428.jpg

2025-08-27 09:48:58 UTC

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I'm sure you're able to set up a relay, but if you need some help then just ask.
https://github.com/bitvora/wot-relay

2025-08-27 06:12:06 UTC

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I simply added my WoT relays to the Proxy Relays section and let them handle the connections / load.

2025-08-25 13:02:34 UTC

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Good to see that the bottles haven't fermented and popped themselves open.
Cheers and have a good birthday.

2025-08-24 07:00:58 UTC

Good morning everyone.
Spend some time facing the sun ☀️
#walking #morning #france #sunny #hoboshadow #vlog
https://blossom.primal.net/e2cd6639b692cd13ff7172fa6470aef720d701ff4a007ba60dd17f56d3d53549.mp4

2025-08-22 17:06:33 UTC

Exploring #rclone a little more deeply.
https://rclone.org/

2025-08-20 15:52:46 UTC

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Just logged out of Primal and back in using Amber.
Working perfectly.
Primal 2.3.16
Amber 3.4.6
HTH.

2025-08-15 17:55:33 UTC

I just setup my #rizful / @Rizful.com #lightning #wallet ~ mwaters@rizful.com
Give it a try at https://rizful.com/

2025-08-11 10:43:56 UTC

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Fingers crossed for you, keep your vitamin D levels up.

2025-08-10 18:53:49 UTC

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Congratulations!
Keep going.

2025-08-10 09:49:16 UTC

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#TorOnly
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tor_(network)

2025-08-02 16:13:37 UTC

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https://unfollow.yeghro.com/

2025-07-13 15:13:28 UTC

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Feel free to try @nprofile…0lxd with me if you like.
I tried messaging you but found a bug.

2025-05-06 10:35:02 UTC

https://relay.mwaters.net/c382e7baafe7724e7dd589dfef1330066518434f4fadff633fd6f4d5dbd492eb.jpg
#walking #morning with #bobbie.
#bobbietime #date20250506

2024-12-02 06:50:42 UTC

Loving #selfhosted images in this new #haven #relay via #blossom.
Here's a photo of our winter #cycling trip around Spain and Portugal three years ago. #iberiawinter2021
https://relay.mwaters.net/8946eb59385c309a65da480ae7de1d54e54a2e365a7c1e457c0eb8dc891295e4.jpg

2024-10-06 05:01:09 UTC

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https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2023/10/02/france-to-vaccinate-millions-of-ducks-against-bird-flu_6142878_7.html

2024-09-20 09:49:20 UTC

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OK , PoW , this is done at the client , not the relay , as far as I know.
I'm using Nostrudel which I've set to perform the minimum PoW per note , it is almost instant when posting from my desktop PC.

2024-09-09 11:19:25 UTC

Dave Winer still completely oblivious to #NOSTR
We're so early folks.
http://scripting.com/2024/09/08.html

2024-09-05 12:35:38 UTC

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Here's a copy and paste , used web.archive.org. and instapaper.
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BBC Bitcoin Coverage Raises Concern Over Its Journalism And Trust
web.archive.org · by Susie Violet Ward
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: The BBC headquarters at New Broadcasting House is illuminated at ... [+] night on November 13, 2012 in London, England. Tim Davie has been appointed the acting Director General of the BBC following the resignation of George Entwistle after the broadcasting of an episode of the current affairs programme 'Newsnight' on child abuse allegations which contained errors. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)
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The British Broadcasting Corporation, commonly known as the BBC, is renowned globally as a public service broadcaster primarily funded through a mandatory television license fee. Its duty is to inform, educate, and entertain while maintaining high standards of accuracy and impartiality.
However, recent events have raised concerns about the quality of its journalism and the accountability mechanisms in place to address errors and misinformation. One such case involves the article "Every Bitcoin payment 'uses a swimming pool of water,'" which shows some issues within the BBC's editorial process.
The Article And Its Issues
On November 27, 2023, BBC News published an article by technology reporter Chris Vallance, claiming that every bitcoin payment uses a significant amount of water. This headline is inaccurate. The original study cited by the article discusses water usage per transaction, not per payment. A bitcoin transaction and a payment are different, with a single transaction capable of containing thousands of payments - a crucial distinction.
Failing to differentiate between these terms misleads readers and exaggerates bitcoin’s water consumption by a factor of approximately 1,000. Cambridge University refers to this as 'semantic ambiguity,' akin to promising payment in 'a million dollars' without clarifying that the currency is Zimbabwean dollars, not US dollars. De Vries' use of such ambiguity leads to a similarly misleading outcome.
In a statement provided to Forbes, Alex Neumüller from the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance clarified: "In my understanding, there are currently no reliable estimates of the direct water consumption by mining operations. When discussing water consumption, we are likely referring to the indirect consumption associated with power generation rather than the water consumption directly attributable to mining farm operations. It is also important to note the semantically subtle but technically significant difference between water withdrawal and consumption in once-through systems, which is a distinction people should be mindful of as well."
Neumüller’s statement reinforces that the water usage reported in the BBC article likely refers to indirect water consumption associated with energy production rather than directly with bitcoin mining.
Alex DeVries, the study’s author, told Forbes, “There is no such distinction in my work; my article only states “transactions,” but the BBC took this as “payments,” which is inaccurate."
Editorial Oversight And Fact-Checking
The BBC has an editorial process meant to ensure the accuracy and reliability of its content. However, the bitcoin article's publication calls these processes' effectiveness into question. The BBC declined a Freedom of Information request for details on this article's editorial process and fact-checking, citing the FOI Act's exemption for journalism. As stated in the email correspondence from FOI enquiries at the BBC, the act reads:
FOI Enquiries - Information Rights, BBC Legal
FOI Enquiries - Information Rights, BBC Legal
This refusal prevents public scrutiny and undermines trust in the BBC's editorial integrity.
The lack of transparency is further worsened by the apparent failure to fact-check the primary source thoroughly. The study's author, Alex DeVries, is affiliated with the Dutch Central Bank, a potential conflict of interest not disclosed in the article. Upon inquiry, De Vries clarified, “The DNB is not and has never been involved in my research. The purpose of the DNB is the [sic] ensure compliance of financial institutions in the Netherlands (including crypto service providers) with financial regulations, which does not relate to my research either.” This affiliation is problematic due to bitcoin's ability to disintermediate and potentially render central banking obsolete.
In 2018, Cambridge University debunked DeVries's methodology of measuring bitcoin resource consumption per transaction, using the same instrument as the basis for DeVries' commentary and the BBC article, as "not a meaningful metric".
Sai and Vranken (2024) have also comprehensively debunked DeVries' methods.
Cambridge University criticized this approach for not distinguishing between transactions and payments. It does not consider the layered structure of blockchain transactions, which can contain multiple payments within a single transaction, distorting the true resource consumption metrics.
The BBC's Accountability Mechanisms
The response to the FOI request highlights an issue: the BBC's exemption from disclosing information regarding journalism under the FOI Act. This exemption protects journalistic independence but creates a loophole where accountability is minimized. When inaccuracies occur, such as in the bitcoin article, there is no straightforward mechanism for the public to seek redress or ensure corrections are made.
As the BBC's internal review process does not cover these requests, it forces individuals to appeal to the Information Commissioner's Office. In this case, this lengthy process ended with the ICO upholding the BBC's denial.
The Need For Reform
For the BBC to maintain its position as a trusted public service broadcaster, it must address these issues of transparency and accountability. First, it should establish clearer guidelines and more rigorous fact-checking processes, especially for complex subjects like bitcoin. Secondly, the BBC should consider revising its internal review procedures to allow for greater scrutiny and response to public complaints, even those falling under the journalism exemption.
The BBC should enhance its transparency by disclosing potential conflicts of interest and ensuring that verifiable and credible sources support all claims made in its articles.
BBC coverage of bitcoin since 2013, as per Bitcoin Perception, has been consistently negative. In fact, the situation has deteriorated, with only negative media coverage continuing, despite a growing number of peer-reviewed articles supporting bitcoin's positive environmental impacts.
The BBC has characterized it as risky and dangerous, demonizing the best-performing asset of the last decade. This long-standing bias further demonstrates the need for the BBC to reevaluate its approach to covering emerging technologies and financial innovations like bitcoin.
Ensuring Accountability And Accuracy
This BBC article on bitcoin's water usage shows how poor coverage and lack of accountability can disseminate misinformation. This organisation owes it to the public to uphold the highest standards of journalism and ensure its processes are transparent and accountable. When there is accountability, it becomes easier to trust the information provided.
Despite multiple attempts, no substantive responses were received. The BBC Press Office and Chris Vallance were contacted several times, with only one correspondent acknowledging receipt of emails, but no answers have been provided.
After re-contacting the press office and relevant correspondents, instructions were provided for filing an editorial complaint. Though the process was initially said to take ten days, there were only delays, an apology, and a suggestion to contact Ofcom. Despite filing a complaint with Ofcom, two weeks have passed with no response.
This sequence—from the FOI denial to the lack of action from both the BBC and Ofcom—has spanned nearly 10 months, though pursuit of the matter was delayed at times due to other commitments.
This is not an isolated incident; there has been little to no positive bitcoin coverage from the BBC despite it’s benefits in promoting financial freedom, innovation, and environmental solutions. The pieces that have been published are often provably wrong, spreading misinformation across other media outlets and ultimately harming consumers.
BBC Coverage - Spread of misinformation
BBC Coverage - Spread of misinformation
The consistent dissemination of inaccurate information demonstrates the need for the BBC to reevaluate its approach to covering bitcoin and related technologies.
If its bitcoin coverage reflects its fact-checking and bias, the organization is neither impartial nor adequately thorough in its verification processes. A retraction is still warranted. The BBC must address these issues to maintain credibility and public trust. Proper oversight and clarity are essential for a public service broadcaster.
web.archive.org · by Susie Violet Ward

2024-09-05 08:19:40 UTC

#amethyst <> #tor <> #bostr2 <> #tor <> #relay
#privacy

2024-09-03 04:53:38 UTC

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https://image.nostr.build/89b8e570403ede406810186b607662a8c98ee4ab80f5450ebccfc20e47398f15.jpg

2024-09-02 16:29:42 UTC

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If I had a Minibits NWC connection in amethyst when I clicked to zap a note of it would look like I had zapped but I got no wallet notification and no sats left.
When I refreshed the note it shows I didn't zap.
If I disabled NWC then the wallet would popup and send the sats correctly, old school style.

2024-09-02 14:41:36 UTC

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That was my joke , 112 regular sats / 100 = single amethyst sat.

2024-09-02 13:45:35 UTC

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I put an issue in yesterday.
#nevent1q…zejn

2024-08-31 15:55:44 UTC

I think I found another #amethyst bug
Can anyone else confirm ?
Feel free to test by zapping me 100x too much 🤑
[BUG] Profile Lightning payment is 100x too large.
https://github.com/vitorpamplona/amethyst/issues/1038

2024-08-31 05:24:06 UTC

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https://github.com/vitorpamplona/amethyst/issues/1037

2024-08-28 07:14:53 UTC

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Congratulations dude.

2024-08-21 18:44:47 UTC

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Site is working for me.
Here is a mirror.
https://ftp.gwdg.de/debian-cd/

2024-08-20 07:53:51 UTC

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I'm not willing to try it on my primary cluster, yet.
Perhaps I should just get a secondary cluster!

2024-07-31 09:39:45 UTC

https://i.nostr.build/trmLGbR7a6IIbVoB.jpg
It lightly rained during our #morning walk which was quite refreshing after the recent hot days here in #france.
I found this #poppy #flower on the edge of a harvested field.
#walking #morning #date20240731

2024-07-30 16:55:46 UTC

Got a nostr-rs-relay setup today using this walkthrough.
https://github.com/BlockChainCaffe/Nostr-Relay-Setup-Guide

2024-07-17 09:36:32 UTC

https://i.nostr.build/OsJDmZbS8FuZSP2q.jpg
The #kurdistankebab guys have moved their restaurant and it now looks much better.
#checkin #lunch #civray #kurdistankebab #hungry #date20240717 #kebab #cycling #ride #velomobile #quattrovelo #france

2024-07-12 14:04:06 UTC

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Please add the ability to block search engines and AI companies.

2024-07-07 20:09:23 UTC

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Have you tried @nprofile…6f7x?

2024-06-21 08:49:30 UTC

https://i.nostr.build/4o7a9.jpg
Salt flat and salt piles at Aigues-Mortes.
Makes me ponder how much bird and fish poop is in my salt.
D 979
Location: geo:43.55668,4.18071?z=18
https://osmand.net/map?pin=43.55668,4.18071#18/43.55668/4.18071
#TurnRightAtTheAlps2024 #cycling #ride #date20240621 #panorama #AiguesMortes #france

2024-04-21 19:04:38 UTC

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So cute , thanks for sharing Jameson.
Have you seen 'The Undateables' ?
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2255443/

2024-03-08 04:50:50 UTC

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I'm using
* #amethyst on mobile.
* self-hosted #primal on desktop.

2024-02-28 11:43:08 UTC

Does anyone have a walk-through for installing noStrudel ?
I need a bit more information than is available on the project page.
https://github.com/hzrd149/nostrudel?tab=readme-ov-file#running-locally
Thanks.
#nostrudel #asknostr