I was dealing with a similar issue on Iris.to web-app of it showing "trending posts" that I don't want to see. If you have the uBlock Origin plugin installed in your browser you can use the "block element feature" to "hide" aspects of websites that you don't like. I've found this really helpful to improve websites by removing things like "trending posts, comment feeds, or other annoyances" that are meant to click-baity or suck you in. 

 Switching to a #dumbphone is a great idea. I did this a couple years ago and love the change. 

 I use a dumb phone as my daily driver but have a cheap smart phone without a sim card in it. I generally don't bring my smart phone out of the house with me, but I will if I envision needing it. I treat it like a mini computer and pull it out only when needed for some specific task. Doing this I get the best of both worlds in my opinion. 

 Saving the wikipedia page to read later 😉  

 Thanks so much for all you've done, Peter. You're show took me from having a casual interest into Bitcoin to truly going deep into it. You are great at what you do! Good luck in the next venture. 

 Thank you for the recommendation! 

 Paper Books > Digital Books. Always and Forever. 

 I love  @Proton Mail. Would be great to see a "Proton Spreadsheet" feature eventually. Then I'd be all in and off google. 

 Exciting to hear this!! 

 Good post! I spent some time today trying to figure out this Zap thing. I just sent you my first Zap of 10 sats and it seems to have gone through! Can anyone see if I have a @primal lightning address on my profile and can receive zaps? I set up a lighting wallet using the Primal app but don't see an address on my profile like I see for other people on here.  

 thanks!  

 one click zapped you a couple of times by mistake but you deserve it haha  

 I went for a walk in my old neighborhood one night and heard this song playing from a second floor window. Three random guys were playing a cover of it in their living room. It was amazing. 

 I agree that Bitcoin is likely the best asset in the world, but what if it proves not to be? Bitcoin is just software created and run by fallible humans after all (not too dissimilar to stocks which are claims to businesses run by humans). Going 100% into any one asset or asset class is risky. Diversification is one of the most important lessons we can take from investing. Buying 100% bitcoin may make you incredibly rich, but it may also make you incredibly poor. We can have faith and conviction that it will go up (like I do), but that doesn't change reality. 

 Great points. Thanks for your response. Obviously everyone is going to come to a different conclusion about what the correct asset allocation is for them and that will change over time.

Self-custody is a really powerful tool. My grandfather actually had to flee his country to escape genocide when he was 10 years old and his family smuggled gold out of the country by hiding it in his clothes. So I get the value of self-custody and the benefits it provides.

Your point about "not trusting the state" is an interesting one. I'm lucky to live in the USA who I think is more trustworthy than most governments (at least for now). I'm willing to let reputable custodians hold stocks for me, but feel empowered knowing how to move stocks asset to btc self custody if needed in a time of crisis. 

 Thanks for your response, Stu. You may be right. But what if you are wrong?  

 Thank you, BBB. Interesting points to consider. 

 What a wonderful post and beautiful cat! Thank you for sharing these insights. I'm finding NOSTR to be a very refreshing take on social media. Holding bitcoin, when diversified in a portfolio to your risk tolerance, can give a lot of peace of mind. Set it and forget it. Hopefully in 10x years it's life changing money.  

 I think this is wise. Most people don't understand money or investing to begin with. Bitcoin is still complicated and not user friendly unfortunately. I think people around the world will come to it if and when they are ready and have a true need for it. 

 Yikes! Good job. I was just teaching a friend about the importance of this, but admittedly I told him most people never do it and neither have I. I probably should! Did you use a special tool or technique to get that stuff out? 

 That sounds like paying for advertising. Do we want that on NOSTR? 

 The best part about Craigslist is you don't need to have Facebook 😉  

 Congrats on the move! Always an exciting time!

Sorry to hear about your package being stolen. I recently switched to using a PO BOX for my personal mail and delivery to Amazon Lockers when ordering from there. It's certainty "less convenient" than home delivery but it adds privacy and security... plus I like taking the trip to pickup the mail. 

Also may I recommend a book? How To Resist Amazon And Why (2nd Edition): The Fight for Local Economics, Data Privacy, Fair Labor, Independent Bookstores, and a People-Powered Future! by Danny Caine. 

 Such an incredible race! 

 Been using this for a few weeks as my first "introduction to AI". It's a really powerful tool. Been using it to support my work by helping me write emails, written responses, and formulate ideas around educational content. It's kind of scary how powerful it is. 

 Hi Brock, I'm also a new user of NOSTR and recently deleted my LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well. Well, actually I still have an Instagram for my business but that plays an important role in my work (unfortunately).

I think most of my distaste for social media comes from the fact that it is controlled and manipulate by those entities that run their platforms. 

I'm optimistic that a protocol like NOSTR can help people communicate more like they did back in the "good old days" of blogging and message forums.

So far I like it. While the community is small right now, hopefully most of us are united around some common core values and it will only grow in the direction we want from here. If it never reaches mass appeal, I don't see that as a bad thing.

Enjoy your time here! 

 Great job, Brian! I fixed out washing machine a few months ago and learned so much in the process. DIY is fun! 

 I love your comment, "Being frugal is to be free."

I've felt that my whole life. Know how and being willing to "downside" if needed is a super power.

Another thing I've learned in the past 5 years is that, "Knowing how to make money through self-employment is to be free."

Combining the skills of "Frugal" + "Making Your Own Money" is a very resilient and calming way of life.

One risk is to not be so frugal that your life becomes more stressful. A recent learning example for me was keeping my old work computer for far too long. It was slow and extremely stressful to use. Upgrading to a new and relatively expensive one has saved me countless hours of work and stress. Lesson learned: don't overpay for a tool. Buy the right tool for your needs, but also know when to replace it.

Following your content here on NOSTR! 

 Hi Rapscallion! I'm excited to hear you got hooked by #FIRE. It's such a rewarding path to go down.

How are things going for you now that it's been 2 months since this post? 

The beginning stages of working on #financialindependence are so exciting. The FIRE Movement was my main financial path from 2014 to 2024. It still is, but I recently went down the bitcoin rabbit hole so I've added some BTC to my portfolio.

I think if I was just starting off, I would allocate a higher % to BTC, but now that I'm fairly close to full FI using #IndexFunds, I'm cautiously adding BTC to help speed up the final leg of the journey and supercharge the future.

Have you increased your savings rate? What are your thoughts on Asset Allocation right now?

Not enough people talk about BTC positively in the FIRE crowd. Frugal Stu is a good resource: https://www.getbitcoinfi.com/