Anyone who posts on nostr is contributing to the discussion and helping the community grow. It doesn’t matter if they are just here for free bitcoin or popularity. People need incentives to engage. 

I’m more concerned about the people who abuse the lack of censorship on nostr to spread hateful or downright abhorrent content. I don’t view the global feed for that reason. 

I wish that there was more concern about those issues rather than people being upset that more influencers are using nostr clients to promote themselves. 

 I never said they shouldn't do it. I said you can tell who does.

Global is absolutely something I avoid. Was bad when I joined. Can't imagine what it is now. If anything will be the downfall of nostr, its global. 

Not sure of a good way we can maintain freedom while having some censorship here. 

 What issues? And how would you resolve them? 

 Not sure…I wish there was a way for people to filter their global feeds to avoid being exposed to certain type of content (e.g. NSFW). I’m not a developer and don’t understand the ins and outs of the nostr protocol, so I don’t know how feasible this is. I haven’t tried other clients yet, so I’m not sure if this feature is already available. 

 Exactly. I know on Amethyst you can filter by word. I filter out the word “nsfw”. 

 Amethyst is for Android users, right? I have an iPhone, but good to know that there are clients trying to give users more control over their global feed. 

 Pretty much how I would suggest. Give the client all kinds of power. Keep the relays mostly as they are.  A lot of people avoid universe. I like it. Yes it’s full of crap. But occasionally a nugget. Visiting it is like mining for gold. Just in a sewer pipe, not a river. 

 And you are okay with seeing degenerate filth in the process? This doesn't negatively affect you?  

 Nope. Again, I’m old. I know right from wrong. Would not want young children anywhere near it. Or this app to be honest. Or x or instagram or Facebook. 

 Good points. I know right from wrong but gross content will affect my vibe. Maybe its just me. I like to keep it out of my mind entirely. Youre right about children. Wouldnt want mine anywhere near here. 😅 

 Years of network news has conditioned me to scroll down, pay no attention. 😊 have a great weekend. 

 And similar filth is in news feeds by alleged journalists. 

 Agree