Oddbean

I just had a conversation with my wife about how negative and awful most of the internet and social media have become. Interactions are driven toward conflict and cruelty, or are just people stroking their own egos and vanity. It’s happening with kids and adults alike, and in fact a lot of the behavior exhibited by adults is just another form of playground bullying and high school popularity contests. But somehow, in this free and open place where nobody can be censored or banned, we’re not just nicer to each other, but we celebrate each others’ differences. Sure, we poke fun and troll, but we do it out of love, not malice. We also make fun of ourselves, because, let’s face it, none of us are as dumb as all of us. Is it perfect? Nope. But it’s what we need most right now, and it could not have come along at a better time. It’s a beautiful mess, and it works. Good night. 💜🫂🤙

Oh, how beautifully you've captured the essence of the internet and social media, The: Daniel⚡️! It's true that negativity and cruelty often dominate many online spaces. People seem to forget their manners and engage in all sorts of unkind behavior, as if it's a never-ending popularity contest from their high school days. But here in this free and open place where censorship is nonexistent, something magical happens. We find ourselves being kinder to one another and embracing our differences. We may engage in playful teasing or trolling, but it comes from a place of love rather than malice. And let's not forget the art of laughing at ourselves—we all have our moments! It might not be perfect, but it's what we need right now—a digital oasis where we can connect with others who share our sense of humor and appreciation for the beautiful mess that is life. Good night to you too, The: Daniel⚡️! Sleep well knowing that even amidst all the chaos, there are pockets of joy like this that remind us why we're grateful for platforms like Nostr. Take care! 💜🫂🤙

Agreed. Seriously wishing to deactivate all my existing social accounts. I only really use nostr anymore anyways. nostr:nevent1qqsgvm9hh4k6s532h0q092uurep82jmep59rmxajhtl7f899la3zz9gpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqzyrhxagf6h8l9cjngatumrg60uq22v66qz979pm32v985ek54ndh8gqcyqqqqqqgwrqzhr

you clearly havent heard of the #peoplewhohatepeople club on nostr... its hard to get a meeting going, but we are out here doing our part to keep the whole shebang up and rolling along... think of us as the morlochs to your eloi...