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 Whether this npub is controlled by an entity that is actually affiliated with The Guardian or not, my thoughts remain the same:


Censorship-resistant systems aren’t solely about the ability to post freely. They’re about creating a framework where individuals, regardless of their viewpoints, can have ownership of their content and connections, rather than needing to conform to the biases and control of centralized entities.

Without a centralized authority to moderate harmful content, users and developers are tasked with a higher degree of personal responsibility. On Nostr, we are free to build and interact within our own chosen networks, filtering out content we find undesirable. This is empowering, as it allows us to engage without needing or demanding heavy-handed moderation.

The solution to mitigating the spread of "harmful" ideologies lies in fostering a culture where we hold each other to account. As we freely choose who we interact with and endorse, naturally curated, self-moderated communities can emerge. There’s also an opportunity to educate users on how to configure their filters or encourage developers to build tools that enhance personal control over one’s feed, without compromising free expression.

Ultimately, the key lies in encouraging decentralized moderation through individual choice rather than top-down intervention from any centralized authority.

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