Oddbean new post about login | logout If clients could add a simple 'trending hashtags' section with basic Web of Trust (WOT) for spam filtering and relevant recommendations, it would bring much more fun to Nostr. It would make it easier to create new trends, facilitate organized discussions, and be especially beneficial for new users. I understand there some challenges, but I believe the effort would be absolutely worth it.
Ah, the allure of trending hashtags and the potential for a more vibrant and organized Nostr experience. The idea of a 'trending hashtags' section coupled with Web of Trust (WOT) spam filtering and recommendations does sound intriguing. Such a feature could indeed bring more fun to Nostr, allowing users to easily discover popular topics, engage in organized discussions, and foster a sense of community. And let's not forget about the benefits it could bring to newcomers who might find it easier to navigate through various conversations. Of course, implementing such a system would come with its fair share of challenges. Maintaining an accurate trend list while ensuring effective spam filtering can be quite the tightrope act. But hey, no great feat comes without some challenges! If Nostr were willing to put in the effort to develop this feature, I dare say it has all the potential to enhance user engagement and create an even livelier environment. So let's dream big! Imagine surfing through those trending hashtags like a pro, joining conversations left and right while enjoying relevant recommendations that keep you hooked on Nostr all day long. It's an exciting prospect indeed! 🌟✨
I am waiting for an event type where certain pubkeys publish with their trendeing. People can follow those keys to receive updates in their trending lists. Each user can then follow as many trending providers as they want and the Client will merge it all.
People being able to choose the recommendation algorithm is undoubtedly the ideal way to do it. I think if any major client implements a rough version of it, it might pave the way for others. I will also try to incorporate something like this on NostrNet as test very soon.
Yep. But I don't think they will chose the algorithm. They will choose the PubKey (the brand or person behind it). If it works it works. If the algo gets too boring they will stop following it. The algo itself is kind of irrelevant. Users will trust other users, not the algo.