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 Well, looks like I'm going to have to change my name. Don't want to be associated with this scam in any way. 

http://decrypt.co/245930/donald-trump-promotes-the-defiant-ones-on-truth-social 
 Welcome new nostr followers!! 
 Nice new NOSTR push. So when are we getting lighting and support for Zaps?  
 Heads up US users... Wallet of Satoshi no longer works in this region. 

No push notification or anything. Just happened to be looking at the app today and noticed a small line of text. Glad I didn't have any Sats in there! 
 Yep, just another example of why custodial wallets are bad. 

This is probably old news to a lot of people, looks this change was made back in November, but it's not something a lot of people probably check often either.  
 If you use the #Facebook mobile app make sure you disable "Link History" as it injects a Javascript keylogger into the pages you visit that allows them to monitor what links you click and what you type (including passwords). #Privacy

https://gizmodo.com/meet-link-history-facebook-s-new-way-to-track-the-we-1851134018 
 Apparently Home Depot is doing more than just facial scanning. According to their privacy policy they can also collect and sell your license plate number, phone, dob, ip address, social media info, etc. Yikes. #Privacy 


https://www.homedepot.com/privacy/privacy-and-security-statement
 
 This GrayJay app has taken over for newpipe on my phone. Allows for following creators, not platforms. Added and prioritize Odysee & Peertube so I'm less dependent on YT. Check it out. #Android

https://grayjay.app/
 
 Want to know which stores are using facial recognition to track you? Check this out. #Privacy

https://www.banfacialrecognition.com/stores/#scorecard