Well, the only real jeans are Wrangler...IYKYK


Well, I don't have Google Play Services installed, and it seems to run fine so far...

And thanks  nostr:npub10td4yrp6cl9kmjp9x5yd7r8pm96a5j07lk5mtj2kw39qf8frpt8qm9x2wl - you also turned me on to #Amber to help broker private keys 😃


Ah...so it doesn't require GPS (and will run without it)...thanks.

Downloading the APK from GitHub via #Obtanium will work for me.

😃


Thanks  nostr:npub18ams6ewn5aj2n3wt2qawzglx9mr4nzksxhvrdc4gzrecw7n5tvjqctp424 --

 nostr:npub10td4yrp6cl9kmjp9x5yd7r8pm96a5j07lk5mtj2kw39qf8frpt8qm9x2wl - would love to start looking at 0xchat, but I will not load apps that rely on Google Play Services. Is it possible to remove that dependency, and allow those of us using #GrapheneOS (and other de-googled phones) to avoid the privacy risks and compromises that come with GPS?

Thanks!


Hearing a banjo rip through Orange Blossom Special...


Why does 0xchat use Google Play Services?

😟


GM Nostr! Happy Thursday!

Picked up some RAK 4631 devices to try out #Meshtastic. Be an interesting project for a chilly (and windy) day.

Glad there was already coffee in the pot this morning!

#coffecchain


We can always stay ahead of quantum computing by upping the encryption standards and complexity. (i.e., Have faith that our "geeks" will be able to outwit any potential governmental threat to privacy)

The issue really is whether the government will outlaw such standards...(and even more interesting will be how they might try to enforce such a ban).

The ONLY reason for a government to be anti-encryption is because they are totalitarian. (Don't be fooled by the "well terrorists use it" argument).


"Traders gonna trade"

They can't help themselves...


GM Nostr! Happy Wednesday!

Snowed yesterday -- just a dusting, but need a coffee this morning for sure.

But -- have to wait for a fresh pot to brew (normally have at least a cup leftover from yesterday so I can microwave it).

Patience isn't my strong suit...

#coffeechain


GM Nostr! Happy Tuesday!

Black Friday sales starting - Google Pixel 8 already on sale for $399 now (for those of you looking to move to #GrapheneOS this is a good deal). Additional BF deals should be out shortly...best time to buy a Pixel (am potentially looking to upgrade).

Shopping BF deals is always fun, especially with a hot Raktajino.

#coffeechain


So they're inefficient and poor stewards of the taxes they already collect, but if they get more taxes they'll do better and be more efficient....

Sure...that makes total sense...


GM Nostr! Happy Veteran's Day!

Thank a veteran for their service today, and remember those to whom you no longer are able to thank.

#coffeechain


Wonderful advice...


Well, Pixels have both eSIM and a traditional SIM slot--you can run either (or both simultaneously if you want 2 lines on the same phone). 😃


GM Nostr! Happy Sunday!

Another nice warm day in store today...and nothing on my agenda (got my outdoor chores done yesterday).

Maybe a little fishing...we'll see...

#coffeechain


Well, if you don't like Graphene you can always just download the Google image and reload that...back to a normal Pixel...(or Tracfone).


GM Nostr! Happy Saturday!

Supposed to be great weather today--have a few chores to do outside...nice weather is always welcome this time of year!

Starting off with some zaps and coffee though...

#coffeechain


Ahh...ok...still, even a small shop with 4 is impressive (just getting started with 3D, so only have one 😃 )


Yeesh...is that your shop with all those printers? Wow...


Yeah, that's pretty concerning. Wonder if you could ground out the antenna somehow (although that might risk frying something).

Is there any alternative? BYOD?


Hmmm...interesting...

Right now, I'm running a passthrough to an #OPNSense router and using  #OpenWRT for APs...but if you can't turn off the ISPs AP that's a problem...

I can see the wanting to mesh to enhance their services--see Amazon Sidewalk https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Sidewalk/b?ie=UTF8&node=21328123011

Segmenting your internal network will help, but I agree--I don't like them "providing" an AP that's always on / not configurable.

#privacy


GM Nostr! Happy Friday!

It's been a good week...
Looking forward to a hot cup of coffee, and the weekend!

#coffeechain


Hmmm...don't expect it'd be an issue. The carrier's service is tied to the SIM card...looking at their website, they support Google Pixel and GSM, CDMA, 4G LTE, and 5G.

They check compatibilty via the IMEI, so that's based on the Pixel hardware (not software). You should be all set. 😃


Politicians have to "work their way up" the system to progress. You have look the other way at indiscretions, and you end up taking money along the way to support your campaigns, and become part of the system. (Yes, I've seen this firsthand).

Trump came into the system without any of that baggage--he never "owed" anyone anything, and consequently he couldn't be "bought".

And that's why he's so villified by career politicians....


The biggest "easy win" for privacy is to avoid associating you identity with your IMSI and IMEI (e.g., but not signing into Google on your phone).

There are so many "easy" thing that help with privacy that you can do, and you can then ramp up additional items as you go.

And (or course) using Graphene...


Hmmm...all phones kind of look the same to me, and I always have a case on, so...

One thing I don't like about the Pixel is the on/off and the volume buttons are too close together, and (especially with the case I have) I often turn the phone off by mistake.

And I really don't like the virtual keyboard that comes with #GrapheneOS (although I understand they're working on that).

And yet, I've owned iPhones as well as stock Android phones in the past, and I have to say I've been most happy with Graphene.

One of the biggest plusses is battery life--without all the "bloatware" and spyware from carriers and from Google / Facebook / etc. that are "loaded at startup" and always on, I find I really never have to charge my phone during the day. It's been a revelation...

Just sharing my experience (good and bad)...


GM Nostr! Happy Thursday!

Had a friend ask me about the new iPhone and its privacy dangers, and sent him a recent Rob Braxman video in response.

Thought I'd share it here for those folks concerned about privacy as well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c8UrgGG3NA

Grab a cup of coffee and watch - it's worth listening to...

#coffeechain


Doesn't really matter to me who you'd pick...so long as you don't waste your vote...


Trump isn't a politician...

It's not been his lifelong career, working his way up the system and becoming indebted to every donor along the way.

He's a disruptor...


Inflation


LOL


Wow, that's an amazing video!


Usury...especially governmental usruy.


It's all about the team that you put together...companies succeed because of a CEO's skill in identifying  and surrounding himself with exceptional talent.


Pixel hardware has the best security infrastructure (which is why it the preferred choice for Graphene). I wouldn't hesitate to purchase a Pixel over any other phone currently in the marketplace.

My objective is privacy...and for that, there is no better choice than Pixel and #GrapheneOS

(You really should try it--there will be some great deals on Google phones on Black Friday - expecting a nice deal on Pixel 8s and any 7s they still have in stock. I may upgrade my wife's phone at that time...)


GM Nost! Happy Wednesday!

Going to need an extra coffee or two (or three). Was up a little late last night! 😃

#coffeechain


Oh--thanks for sharing this...need to learn more about relays!


??

Not sure how anyone can be so indifferent, and to waste your freedom so flippantly.

You should be ashamed...


Dang...I have to learn more about this...


Many have eSIM...but not all. There are pros and cons to each. The question here is that to obtain a SIM from a carrier will you have to go through KYC? I believe the answer is yes, but I frankly don't know for sure...

The SIM (and the IMSI) identify the user of the phone (i.e. your phone call and text destination). Assuming that a "burner" phone has a SIM that is not attached to your identiry? If so, then a phone with a non-KYC SIM running #grapheneOS would seem to be an optimal combination.

But (for most?) that would entail getting a new phone number (and I think that's likely unpalatable for many).

#asknostr


GM Nostr! Happy Tuesday!

Illegals being allowed to vote in Philly...the steal is on...

https://rumble.com/v5m2tfh-philadelphia-city-commissioners-office-tells-non-citizens-they-can-vote.html

So sad to see how much cheating is going on in our elections, and no one is willing to step up and stop it.

The entire government is corrupt.

Boy, I'm going to need a lot of coffee today...

#coffeechain


Not sure what it is you're looking to do?

A de-Googled phone running #GrapheneOS essentially takes you out of Google's data collection.

The tricky part is to maintain confidentiality of your IMSI and IMEI...not sure how those are managed with a Tracfone, but both are mandatory, so both are present even with a Tracfone.

If you get a SIM from a Tracfone, would you be able to either transfer that SIM to your Graphene phone? Or if offered by Tracfone, could you obtain a virtual SIM?


Gotta love services like this--switching to #GrapheneOS is incredibly simple, yet for some it's just easier and less stress to have someone else facilitate the process.

Glad there are folks out there like  nostr:npub14slk4lshtylkrqg9z0dvng09gn58h88frvnax7uga3v0h25szj4qzjt5d6 to help those who simply are uncomfortable flashing their phone.

There's really no excuse not to run a de-Googled phone...


GM Nostr! Happy Monday!

Light day today - a few odds 'n ends I have to take care of, but nothing too important.

So have a bit more time to savor my coffee!

#coffeechain


Unfortunately, I believe very little of this is true...

Printing money will never stop
Debit will continue to rise
Public sector jobs will soon be the *only* jobs available
Elections will continue to be corrupt
Censorship is on the rise (enhanced by AI)


So used to run Moto...bought it because it had a removable battery (and I got tired of buying a phone because the battery died). Still have it (and using it for a few dedicated apps).

Of course that was all before I became a #GrapheneOS convert...


GM Nostr! Happy Sunday!

Always seem to not get the heat set right when the clocks roll back, so it's a bit chilly in the house this AM 🥶

Nothing a hot cup 'o Joe can't fix...

#coffeechain


And remember, the birds and other critters don't use daylight savings time...so even though you "got up early" you're right in sync with the rest of the animal kingdom! 😃


Thanks - those are cool...what I'd also like to see is a 3D nostrich (like a real bird) - that would be cool...but thanks! This helps!


Yes--and yet I do think a focus on the Presidency is deflecting focus from the core issue...


Well, I'd consider doing it legally...(which can be a pain)...if you're here illegally you'll likely run into trouble trying to start your own business...(if you want to work as an unskilled laborer under the table you'll probably be fine, but I suspect that's not your plan 😃 )


Beautiful...


Couldn't agree less...it's not the presidency, it's politicians period.

The US president is a figurehead--the government is run by an illegal cabal (well, except for Trump as he's an outsider and doesn't listent to the cabal, which is why he's such a threat)

But the presidency (usually) doesn't matter at all...government itself is the problem.

"Once you realize that politicians are not altruistic, and that they're in politics for themselves and their own personal gain, then everything makes sense."


GM Nostr! Happy Saturday!

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, and hot coffee!

#coffeechain


Boy I hate to see that...having your own business is really one of the best ways to achieve success.

I'd normally say "move to the US" but given our current government, I'm not sure that's really an answer--we're headed down the same road.

Maybe another country? El Salvador?

Seriously--time to get out...no country is worth losing your spirit of ambition and achievement...


If you can see through it, it's not really beer...


Maybe...was thinking of blender myself as an option...


banjo

"Freedom of speech is being able to tell someone else something they don't want to hear."
"No matter what you say, someone is going to be offended."
"Once you realize that politicians are not altruistic, and that they're in politics for themselves and their own personal gain, then everything makes sense."


Once you realize that politicians are not altruistic, and that they're in politics for themselves and their own personal gain, then everything makes sense.


3D printing site...

https://www.thingiverse.com/


Stay true to yourself.

Trying to be something you're not will only lead to unhappiness (and will be readily sensed by others). It's a "lose lose" strategy.


LOL


Just searched thingiverse for "nostr" and nothing came up...

Has anyone yet modeled the nostrich? Any .stl files?

#asknostr


Welcome to Nostr!


GM Nostr! Happy Friday!

Had to unplug my Nerd Miner...and it reset all my progress...one of the few bummers with a Nerd Miner.

But now she's churning away again...gotta be solving that first block pretty soon!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

#coffeechain


Hmmm...have thought about doing this...will be interested to follow your progress...


Welcome!


Oh completly drives me nuts.

I have multiple VPNs available, and sometimes one will get blocked, but another will be ok...but yes, this is very much a trend (and a bad trend IMHO).

Agree iwth  nostr:npub12ujuf2pf9qz66zvfrw0c2qx9jfyumxr28pn5575zry24z6aylqsqgnnume but I also think we need to let banks and websites know they're losing customers because of this.

(I also complain when they don't enable the use of hardware keys (e.g., YubiKey) but that's another issue).

(And I also complain when they use PLAID as a third party authenticator, but that's also another issue).

We have to be vocal about privacy.


Oh--and thanks for following up with the cause--hadn't seen this elsewhere.

Much appreciated.


Well, can't really blame them for a compromised library--but certainly was unnerving. Seems to be fixed today.

Best mitigation for this type of attack is:
a) browser isolation
b) hardware (computer) isolation

Never felt at risk, but certainly not good optics for  nostr:npub12vkcxr0luzwp8e673v29eqjhrr7p9vqq8asav85swaepclllj09sylpugg


GM Nostr!

Happy Thursday!

The texts are getting worse...my wife now being offered to have a PRE-FILLED OUT ballot mailed to her so she can just mail it in to vote.

Also getting offered PAYMENT for voting (as well as payment for getting friends to vote).

This all from a state where she has not lived in 25 years...

Something tells me this isn't legal...but it's happening anyway...

Yup--need  a coffee to settle my nerves...

#coffeechain


Using Iris to post... https://image.nostr.build/51c5b161baae664fe2d87199b73c92134326307eac035d9040dc9ba2129106e0.jpg


Yes....tried adding a screen capture but can't do that without connecting a wallet...


Why is Primal desktop now asking me to connect to a wallet, with no option to decline?

#asknostr
#Primal


Look in your apps--it's a default app from Graphene. Lets you compare your install to a known install.

Haven't used it personally, but it seems it'd at least tell you if your install somehow isn't correct.

(If you don't have a second device available, then I'd hit the graphene community to see if you can obtain more information).


Well...I tried the interface (clean and was amazingly fast compared to Primal) but when I tried to reply to this thread and clicked the "Post" button I received two popups that "Something had gone wrong"...so still needs a bit of work...

But I did like the interface, and it was quite quick.


Hmmm...no...but I looked up the project (thanks) and it does look interesting...be interesting to see the responses to this thread...


So...what's the best cure for slimy steel? I understand things that I'd normally consider using (e.g., acetone) would be a bad idea when welding...

What's the best (and safest) way to get that off?


If you have a friend with Graphene you could (should) try the Auditor app...

Else I'd get on the Graphene community chat  or forums and see if someone has any ideas (as an FYI hotspot is working for me):

https://grapheneos.org/contact#community-chat


Pixel...


Oh that is hysterical! LOL


Best meme I've seen in a long time!


More evidence of government propaganda:

"The Biden administration spent almost $1 billion to push falsehoods about Covid vaccines, boosters, and masks on the American people."

Article is worth a look--

https://brownstone.org/articles/the-most-devastating-report-so-far/


Motivate yourself--take personal pride in what you do (no matter what it is) and do it to the best of your ability (even if no one is watching, or if there's no recognition, nor compensation).

You're the only one you have to please...with the corollary that you should never disappoint yourself.

Strive to always be the best person you can be.


Love it--great homepage making it easy to understand. Well done!


GM Nostr!

Happy Wednesday!

So much for our snow--flurries at best. (Not that I'm complaining, but some forecasts predicted 5").

Weathermen are like politicians--no penalty for being incompetent.

Time for coffee and zaps.

#coffeechain


40 years ago? I've become a fan of the 1940s, 50s and even 60s movies...some really good stuff back then.

(Even the campy 1950s stuff--really fun to watch at Halloween)


Was going to comment, but  nostr:npub1zmc6qyqdfnllhnzzxr5wpepfpnzcf8q6m3jdveflmgruqvd3qa9sjv7f60 you were spot on...completely agree with you. Not much more I could add.

Bravo!


It has no revenue - it only has theft of money from its citizens.

We need to stop calling it "revenue"


GM Nostr!

Happy Tuesday!

Don't know how electricians do it, but every time I do electrical work I end up with a bunch of small cuts on my hands and knuckles...

Supposed to snow today...we'll see...

But grabbed some hot coffee (just in case...like I needed an excuse)

#coffeechain


What's an inbox / outbox relay list? (Using Primal desktop, and just seem to have one relay list).

What am I missing? (Relay setup / optimization is still quite vague for me)


I'm not sure I believe that statement...


GM Nostr!

Happy Monday!

Need to do some wiring in the basement today...have to add some electrical outlets. Basements never seem to have enough...

Have to get ramped up with some coffee first though...

#coffeechain


All depends on the car, and the cycles of the market...but yes, some things go for more than one might expect.

I find the auctions interesting to watch....


Well, the op said gazelle, so I went with that...(but I thought the same thing myself--sure looks like a white tail..)


Thanks--for whatever reason, it's one of our least favorite cuts (but other rave about it) so looking for "the answer" and what we've been missing.

Right now, we tend to just make it into soup...(which seems similar to what you're doing)... 😃  so maybe we're on the right track...


Hope he caught some fish--

AND - would you be willing to share your osso buco recipe? Haven't really found one we love yet...


GM Nostr!

Happy Sunday!

Great video of a dog saving a gazelle, and then becoming friends. A wonderful Sunday message for all.

https://video.nostr.build/f6878c04431b9e63507bd4889ce4b39c2ccceb3cf0ed28da1a50903990d257d9.mp4

#coffeechain


The Science Fiction Hall of Fame, Volume One 1929-1964: The Greatest Science Fiction Stories of All Time

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078H73XY9?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_calw_tkin_0&storeType=ebooks&qid=1729979660&sr=8-4

Staggeringly good...


Easy answer--the politicians will get the most free shit!


Pets crawl into you heart, and never leave.

Even after they're gone.


GM Nostr!

Happy Saturday!

So my wife keeps getting texts (4-5 per day) from the Democratic party, asking her to vote for Harris.

But they're from a state she hasn't lived in for a quarter century!

And they are offering to send her a ballot so she can vote absentee in that state! Again she hasn't lived there for 25 years, has moved 3 times since she lived there (and has continued to vote in those new addresses--all in different states).

And (get this) they are offering to PAY her (now technically that's to "talk to her friends" so they can say they aren't paying for her vote, but you can certainly read between the lines here).

And yes, it's a "battleground" state...

Still think the elections aren't corrupt?

I need a coffee...

#coffeechain


And you have control over ALL of this...take personal ownership of your personal finances.

(Example--I'm currently driving a 25 year old car that I bought new--what do you think my "lifetime car purchase" costs are?)

There are other items above as well...but the problems for most are:
a) instant gratifcation
b) profligate spending
c) financing everything
d) keeping up with the "Joneses"

Really--this is ALL under your control, and subject to the decisions you decide to make.


Yes, throw that "spyPhone" into the ocean immediately!

#grapheneOS then is your next step...


Nothing better than pecan pie... 😃


So this is perfect--and what should happen.

We find a bug, and it's now opening up a great dialog on potential ways to improve Nostr and the log-in / account creation and maintenance processes.

"Making a mistake is a gift...you now get to fix it AND make things better!" 😃

Love this thread!!


Agree...(in theory).

How many times to devs pull from a library of "trusted" code, only to find at some point in the future that "oops, we found a bug in library x"...

Often it's no one's fault--but it happens.

So modular applications / libraries come with potentially even a greater risk... 😃


Well, there's the rub...unless you go in and review the code yourself, you must end up trusting others...

And when someone like  nostr:npub1jlrs53pkdfjnts29kveljul2sm0actt6n8dxrrzqcersttvcuv3qdjynqn posts "hey, we have an issue" I automatically trust that developer even more.

What I *really* worry about is dishonest projects / developers, and you see it all the time. Someone releases an app on the Play Store that does something nefarious...happens more often that most realize.

And look at all the data breaches out there--those are code mistakes that ARE audited (heavily) and still they happen...


Agree...I use "browser isolation" for most of my surfing, where I use different browsers and different extensions for different purposes (e.g., I only sign into Google on Chrome, and I only surf using Chrome at websites that I'm ok with Google knowing about). I can envision doing something similar with Nostr...

Nostr is so new, we're still on the bleeding edge--things will evolve and get better...

Right now we're driving Nostr's "Model T" - transformational at the time, but quickly evolving as technology and development leaps ahead...

Just wait until we develop the twin-turbo V8 Nostr apps... 😃


Ah...ok. (Not a soccer guy, but I do recognize it's got quite a following).

It's kind of like ice hockey, but not as fast, and you don't get to hit people with a stick. 😃


Your last sentence is important--what you're really asking (or assuming) is that we can "trust" the code more in signing extensions (and frankly that may not be the case).

This is one of the weaknesses in the open source community. We all assume that because the code is available to all, it's "good".

But what really happens (in more cases that we might want to admit) is the only "audit" the code receives is from the original developer--I'd even dare to say that most projects out on git hub probably receive very little (if any) code review prior to being released.


Not necessarily...there's nothing that ensures remote signers and extensions don't have similar issues...


This is how bug should be handled--openly and honestly.

Kudos to you. 😃 We all make mistakes...we're not God, and while we try to be perfect...well...

And (frankly) at some point everyone on Nostr needs to understand their nsec is effectivley not private, as AI will be able to dox any of us (so long as you have enough posts to begin developing a "profile"). Sorry, but it's true...

In fact, I've been thinking that perhaps a good practice would be to abandon a profile (nsec) periodically and start over...thinking about how that might (or might not) help...

Regardless,  nostr:npub1jlrs53pkdfjnts29kveljul2sm0actt6n8dxrrzqcersttvcuv3qdjynqn you've gone up a few notches in my book.

Thanks for all you do, and for updating us.


footy?


Bunnies are always a bit too skittish out here...not sure why. But they do enjoy carrot peels...but "Just leave them over there please, I'll eat them in a bit once you leave"...


For hardware? Absolutely.

Better security, lower price.

And then #grapheneOS on top.

Seriously, think of it this way--you load Linux on someone else's hardware. AND that hardware comes with a base set of requirements needed by Linux in order to function.

To meet the security requirements of graphene (which is why most of us want to use it) most hardware manufacturers devices don't meet that specification.

If you want to have a less secure phone, you can certainly load #lineageOS that works with multiple hardware vendors.

But why would you want to do that?

If you're going to break away from Apple and Google, wouldn't you want to use the very best and most secure hardware out there as a starting point?


GM Nostr!

Happy Friday!

Hope everyone is teeing up a great weekend. I recommend half-days on Friday! (Best way to do that is to put in one extra hour each day M-F).

Oh--and turn off your phone at noon on those Fridays (or it'll still bother you).

Time for some coffee and zaps!

#coffechain
(Do we have a #zapchain?)


So...next time you need to upgrade your phone, switch to Google, load #GrapheneOS and you'll (finally) be free! 😃

(And you'll spend a LOT less than upgrading that "spyPhone")


And to think we'll likely never change that "save" icon as it's now an ubiquitous standard...

A tip 'o the hat to history...


Looks like FreeCAD might be my best choice to start. OpenSCAD seems more programmatic and less visual...might move into that though later (as I can see the benefits). Just need to get started I think...

libreCAD is 2D (no?) so again maybe a bit harder to visualize a 3D model from that for me....


Hmmm...this is helpful. Assuming you use some kind of CAD program? What would you recommend? (I use Linux exclusively)


What CAD software would you recommend? (Only running Linux, so would have to work on that platform). FreeCAD seems like an option, but just starting to investigate. Any opinions welcome.

(Thinking of the Bambu A1 to start off...)


I'm primarily looking at PLA--SLM and DMLS (or even the toxic resins) would be well beyond my current budget...


3D printing - is it truly useful at this point? (Or just a gimmick for making toys?)

#asknostr

I'm thinking of getting into 3D, but wanted to get some opinions as to how folks are really using their printers...I can see some usefulness beyond the "toys" that seem to populate thingiverse, but wanted to get opinions.

Thanks!


GM Nostr!

Happy Thursday!

Almost to the weekend! Rainy day, but those only get your down on a Monday! 🤣 🤣

Time for coffee! (And zaps!)

#coffeechain


Anything that makes me laugh gets zapped...


Those are really cute! 😃


I think that's much cheaper than Fastmail (although it depends on the plan you purchase of course). I've been with them for quite a while, so not sure what their current pricing is or any deals for new customers.


How is Starlink during inclement weather? Had DishTV many years ago and it wa awful...

Wondering as I'm assuming the technology has improved?


Love the idea of ostrich.work

Now we need a replacement for LinkedIn on Nostr!!

😃


I'm sort of surprised that no one has posted a job on Ostrich.work since I made posting free a few weeks ago. 🤔

https://ostrich.work


You also don't have to be constrained by your domain name registrar.

You can also purchase web hosting (I'm a fan of Dreamhost) and you cna purchase email hosting (I use Fastmail) independently from your registrar.

That let's you not have all your eggs in one basket, and have providers that focus on specific products / functionality.

Setup is a bit trickier, but the are typically great guides available from those providers.

Just another idea...


GM Nostr!

Happy Wednesday!

So my wife likes to feed the local birds, and it's time to buy more bird seed...

Looked up her (well the birds') preferred seed - and it's selling now for $44.50...

Last October (yes, literally a year ago) that same bird seed was $24.50! (Looked up last year's invoice on Amazon.)

I know birdseed isn't probably included in the government's inflation calculations, but that's virtually double in just a year.

Birdseed...

Don't let anyone tell you inflation is "only" 3%...

(And if the destruction of our economy by the current administration isn't your top voting issue, well...)

Definitely need a cup of coffee to calm me down...

#coffeechain
#inflation


At the end of the day, the only person you really have to be comfortable with is yourself.

And the only person you have to answer to is God.


The sad thing about this picture is that it proves we teach our children to hate...they're not born that way--they learn it from us.


ABSOLUTELY correct!

Each of us has to work within a budget (or we go bankrupt).

The government should be subject to the same rules.

(AND the corollary should be that their ability to tax must be constrained--politicians must not be allowed to unilaterally increase taxes whenever they feel they need more "revenue")


The hardest thing in life is death...


Harriet Hageman is a badass.


Used to love golf, but gave it up a while back.


GM Nostr!

Happy Tuesday!

Made it out to vote yesterday - a bit crowded, but no where near where it would be on election day.

I figure I deserve a hot Raktajino as a reward.

#coffeechain


Oh, that is CLASSIC!


And many have still not learned that painful lession...

"Communism will work this time"


GM Nostr!

Happy Monday!

Overslept a bit today (not much thankfully) but still need that cup of coffee this morning for sure!

#coffeechain


I've always been told I'm "irregular" so....


Seek and ye shall find...

I'm betting we have some Nostriches that could help? Maybe a family member or such?


Neat project--but thinking it'd help to actually find some blind folks to help with the design and workflow...

It's hard for me to imagine what might work best for them...I might think I have some good ideas, but I'm not sure that'd be ultimately true....


You still live in a fiat world...and you need to understand and leverage the opportunities that exist in that world (at least for now).

That includes the tax benefits of IRAs (especially ROTH).

Don't dismiss those tax advantages...use them to your advantage.


Have to disagree...algos are the problem.

I've taken quite a number of aggressive steps to avoid algos in my personal life.

I'll search for my own data (thank you). I don't need *any* algorithm telling me what I should (and should not) be receiving as content.

"Convenience is not an excuse for sacrificing privacy"


Good for you  nostr:npub1q6ya7kz84rfnw6yjmg5kyttuplwpauv43a9ug3cajztx4g0v48eqhtt3sh!! - glad you've added your skills to  nostr:npub1s3ht77dq4zqnya8vjun5jp3p44pr794ru36d0ltxu65chljw8xjqd975wz

(You might have to start drinking coffee though if you're hanging out with devs..)

😃


Only if you allow it...you can say "No, I won't use your app"

People will still take your money.

Part of the problem is almost everyone says "Cool, you have an app? How convenient for me!"

I never load any app without first checking permissions using Exodus and/or the Aurora store...

https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/

You have to be willing to take ownership of your privacy. Once you begin telling people "No I won't use your app" it gets easier...


It's an app...that's the problem

#GrapheneOS solves this.


Great idea! Survivorship bias is indeed a "thing". 😃

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivorship_bias


Must be an NPC then...the algos are the problem.

Privacy is more important.


GM Nostr!

Happy Sunday!

Day of rest. Nothing on the agenda! 😃

(Except coffee of course)

#coffeechain


Why don't we have open-source voting machines? (Or if not, will someone PLEASE write the code?)

Wouldn't that be the simplest solution to all this nonsense?

(I'll buy the coffee needed to get this done...)

#asknostr
#plebchain
#coffeechain


Oh...wow...that's a mile alway. No wonder you get the abrasion trying to get it aligned.

Why is it so far off? (Feeling like you need a jig to ensure the initial bends are spot on...)


Agree--the concept is good, but it needs a better (refined) design. Certainly a radius would help immensely, as would  a good polish to minimize abrasion.

A good jig is worth its weight in gold...


And what will happen...

Nothing.

Legal system will let those people out with a "warning"...and they'll be back on the streets (if they get arrested at all).

"We don't have the resources..."


Ah...the joys of having a good amount of flex and some quality graphite to bail you out! 😃


I don't get it  nostr:npub1q6ya7kz84rfnw6yjmg5kyttuplwpauv43a9ug3cajztx4g0v48eqhtt3sh - what's causing that scuffing? Minor movement during the alignment process? (Or do you really have to crank down on that alignment bolt?)

Seems like a redesign is in order (and a good polishing of the jig)...


Ironic that they're called "bored apes"...

These things are still going for ~$30K... 😳

Perhaps "stupid apes" would have been more appropriate...


Everyone should watch this video...


GM Nostr!

Happy Saturday!

Frost the AM...bring on the Raktajino!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

#coffeechain


Oh stop--

The "dumbing down" of our educational system is the biggest crime we've ever committed against our children.

Go back and read the letters written by common soldiers during the Civil War. They're quite eloquent and beautifully written, and not a single child that's a product of our public school system could ever hope to be able to compose their equal.

So, ask yourself why that's so, and what's changed?


Creative solutions...and getting some hotel rooms along the way makes good sense.

I think a chronicle / lessons learned would be pretty cool...


Kia Soul?

I'm not sure I could live one day in that, let alone a year...

How you survived (thrived?) in something that small would have been a great story to follow...would love to see you document your experiences in a "lookback" chronicle on that year (maybe on Nostr? 😃 )

It'd be a really great read...


I agree with Coracle - if you want privacy (and you should) then take steps to independently ensure your own privacy (SimpleX is a great choice).

Don't wait for someone else to do it (e.g. coding it into Nostr). Nostr will get better (I'm sure) but regardless, each person needs to take ownership of their own lives.

(And assume that virtually everything that you publish online is at some level discoverable).


This might be your most profound post ever L ...

Success is personal (and it has to be). You'll always find people to say you're wrong, you can't succeed, it's a dumb idea, etc.

But success only comes from being relentless, believing in yourself, and pressing on regardless of any barriers (perceived or real) that may be in your way.

Bravo!


Apathy is the perfect word--and it's endemic to modern socienty in general.

People don't care about privacy ("I've got nothing to hide")
People don't care about inflation ("My 401K is going up")
People don't care about voting ("My vote doesn't matter")
People don't care about crime ("I don'r want to get involved")
People don't care about God ("I only have to answer to myself")

Apathy--people are too comfortable "letting someone else" do it.


GM Nostr!

Happy Friday!

So cold this morning that my first notes didn't publish.

Guess I need to get some coffee in first...(hoping this one publishes)

#coffeechain


The administrative cost is due to oppressive governmental regulations, and the cost of compliance, documentation and reporting.

Completely insane...legislation typically runs thousands of pages each year.


Hmmm...would be a nice addition to Umbrel...betting this would run on a Raspberry Pi...


This is insane...


Oh man, that takes me back...probably the most talented and innovative comedy group ever.

But British humor is an acquired taste...


GM Nostr!

Happy Thursday!

Going in for another set of tires today...different vehicle, but same story.

Man those things are expensive.

Going to need some extra coffee today!

#coffeechain


The government never generates "revenue" - they simply steal from the populace via taxes (and other illicit means).


Here is what the article said:

He "clone(ed)  endangered mountain sheep embryos and use them to breed a hybrid species"

That is not selective breeding (where you breed a poodle and a labrador)--that's genetic manipulation.


Only problem is socialists need others to pay for the things they want. Socialism is not self-sustaining without taking funds from the productive members of society.


GM Nostr!

Happy Wednesday!

Time to zap and drink coffee!

#coffeechain


Selective breeding is quite different from genetic manipulation...and yet even with selective breeding, man is not smart enough to understand the consequences of such activity.

The hubris of scientists knows no bounds...


Exactly my point...genetic manipulation is bad.

Period.

That's what created COVID...man does not understand the "science" enough to even think aobut messing with genomes, but we're doing it anyway.


Genetic manipulation is always wrong.  Seriously wrong.

Frankly he should be put in prison for life.


Sounds like you're feeling better!


Sorry...nothing immediately comes to mind...


Sure...why not? I'm more interested in the person.

The person is the content, not the other way around.

We all have interests, and those outside interests are what make relationships deeper.

Having two accounts seems counterproductive...


GM Nostr!

Happy Tuesday!

Got to find some posts to zap!

#coffeechain


GM Nostr!

Happy Monday!

Need an extra hot cup 'o Joe today...in the 30s...

Should warm up though later in the day...but fall is here!

#coffeechain


Yeah, I should have dropped an emoji when I posted it...(sorry)


Was able to pick up a DeWalt SDS a while back. On sale (tool only) they're about $115 currently...keep an eye on slickdeals...they'll come up occasionally.


Sorry...was a bit of sarcasm...


NASA is amazing...


Ok, that is cool


GM Nostr!

Happy Sunday!

Best day of the week...and even better with nothing on the agenda.

Going to see how the weather shapes up...if it's warm, might head out for some fishing...

Coffee is warm though! 😃

#coffeechain


Hmmm...so then the data would be encrypted prior to sending to the relay? (Or does someone need to run a special (private) relay?) Or both...("ecryption" - was pretty obvious once you said it 😃 )

I'd heard maybe 5 years ago China was working on decentralized health care records...not sure it ever got off the ground (but they didn't have Nostr then...)

This could solve a lot of problems in health care....


Interesting...but given that "notes" (and other stuff) all goes through relays, how would Nostr keep those records private?

(I can see being able to validate the owner of a note, but not sure I'm connecting the dots on privacy...?)

Can someone school me a bit on this?

I think this would be a great idea...and could potentially get government out of your health care data...


Huh...why didn't I think of that...


Great post!


Doxxing reflects the breakdown of our culture--to think that knowing a person's identity and address puts them at risk.

Remember when there were printed phonebooks, and you could look up anyone's number and where they lived?

And no one was worried?


Hope you feel better Maria!


GM Nostr!

Happy Friday!

Kicking off the weekend with a hot cup of Raktajino...

Hope everyone is doing the same, and will have a great weekend!

#coffeechain


GM Nostr!

Happy Thursday!

Finally got to sleep in...no jousting today.

😃

#coffeechain


GM Nostr!

Happy Wednesday!

Ding and dong out playing silly deer games again at 5 AM...

Glad the coffee is hot!

#coffeechain


GM Nostr!

Happy Tuesday!

More jousting today...but fortunately didn't wake me up.

Still need a coffee though...

#coffeechain


Oh--sorry! Then yes, much better to buy  nostr:npub1cwhy4k8qd2guyqz8t45u4yzyp4k4fhnjn573ukh6e77mde2dgm9s2lujc5 jerky!!


One of the best "one hit wonders" ever...

(Always found that interesting--how you could have one song that was spectacular, and never have another...)


Great quote (again)! Thanks  nostr:npub13kwjkaunpmj5aslyd7hhwnwaqswmknj25dddglqztzz29pkavhaq25wg2a


There are recipes for ground meat as well---same principle (grind the meat, marinate, dehydrate). For ground meat you simply need a tray that will "hold" the ground meat as it's a bit more fragile--but once it dries it's pretty much like any other jerky.

They also make "syringes" (for lack of a better term) that you can use to squeeze out ground jerky into strips if you'd like...

It's all pretty easy to do at home--and you save a TON of money....

https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Jerky-Stainless-Steel-Maker/dp/B0C3R6B3T9/ref=sr_1_4?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bMGOyOARGidAymwX4gjBdbYQXxVHJgKfdOTctJBgBAAK3U9fidaueCpAISEGtuu-qziWLRmCzdp1XXiqQHTm-w59t9y6GY4tkoQhsf2sUGPw9kAvrb62BxmLoAkUdVB0hc6C_FDJSxGR0KVaeqCMuM3Tzhwht9r1DUXDMa06yRzRLBaf0LgTLBcgLSOH_sLP8sHYRDMkDLuKHjP0lNgIlzer5Nmix5k8Fc9MDNqaiRf_wnMDnLO3lxFRW8Cqost5VSVKD0q-y6tx0gfn_AXLMNcSq6fWKhYdh2-MdwAgoAE.R8j6j-B2GTaO4IxkecU1Hj8q96OX5CyvLEGI0lFgpyM&dib_tag=se&keywords=jerky+syringe&qid=1728307260&sr=8-4


Oh man that's a great question - could you imagine if we totaled up everyone on the #coffeechain?

😃

(To answer the question usually one in the AM...sometimes another iced coffee later in the day if it's hot out...but most of the time I'm too busy to grab that second cup).


Have you tried making your own jerky? Pretty easy really...dehydrator helps, but you can even just use your oven.

Tons of recipes online to try out...basically marinate the meat, slice it to your desired thickness, dry it and you're done...


GM Nostr!

Happy Monday!

Definitely need my coffee this AM--couple of the deer were jousting outside my window early this morning.

They need to learn some manners and do this during "normal" hours...sheesh.

#coffeechain


GM Nostr!

Happy Sunday! Day of rest!

And nothing says "relaxation" better than a good cup of coffee!!

#coffeechain


Naaahh...brick house (with all due respect to "The Three Little Pigs")


But they'll still vote for Harris...


Interesting...

Maybe it's just someone that wants to gift others anonymously and has the wealth to do so...


Quick story...

I once had two devs working on my team. Both (literal) geniuses. Have never met two people so smart who worked together as one mind...but that's another story for another time...

They clearly weren't challenged, and yet wanted to do more (and had some ideas). So I gave them Fridays...they could do whatever they wanted on Fridays. Work on any project, code anything they liked, play video games--whatever--but they had to come show me "something cool" in a couple of week (my exact quote).

Best investment I ever made--without getting into the details they created a tool that was mind blowing (that solved an unsolvable problem).

For as long as I was there, Fridays remained theirs.

Dev is art, and artists can create amazing things, if just given an opportunity.


It depends on what you're trying to do...

If you'd like to dox someone on Nostr with AI, it'll be pretty simple...you won't get their nsec, but you'll be able to identify any given person.

There's enough personal information in posts to adequately dox any of us (i.e. Nostr will only be "private" until AI starts looking at the data). The more posts you've made, the easier it'll be.

If (however) you want to get a set of private keys, that's really not something AI can do (or help with). Just math (or maths for @Laeserin)


GM Nostr!

Happy Saturday!

Big wind storm yesterday--woke us up.

Definitely need my coffee this morning!

#coffeechain


LOL - I found I'm weird a long time ago... 😃


Correct answer is B (has the largest PV).

Assuming I did a quick annuity calculation on C correctly....


Yup--if you value privacy, that's what you are...

Probably a terrorist or child trafficker...

You wouldn't need SimpleX unless you had something to hide...


Incredible...so cool!


Do different brews -- typically custom mix of different flavors (although we have our favorites as well that get more "cup time")

Use a small-volume roaster rather than what you can buy at Walmart...


ooohh...that sounds pretty tasty-- 😃

Got a recipe you can share?


GM Nostr!

Happy Friday!

Mid 30s again this morning...glad the Raktajino is hot.

Hope everyone will be able to head out a bit early and get a start on the weekend...

#coffeechain


"When tne student is ready the Master will appear..."


Ok...then if you could only eat one dessert for the rest of your life, what would it be?


But...Alexa sets cooking timers for me...

And besides, I have nothing to hide...


I have the feeling this video will be taken down swiftly for mentioning the d-word (💀) so I’m putting it here for posterity and so that folks know what’s actually happening in East TN / West NC… https://video.nostr.build/57f5ab21ab06ced44df47126e9991bef4196e22c15c7cb2cd73c99e6f4f457fe.mp4


GM Nostr!

Happy Thursday!

Another cold (39) morning...would be a tough day if the coffeepot wasn't working (perish the thought!)

Nothing significant on the agenda today--kind of love those days...

#coffeechain


GM Nostr!

Happy Hump Day!

It's downhill to the weekend from here!

That's worth celebrating with an extra cup of coffee!

#coffeechain


No--it's really Power Query that I've used so much I'm now dependent...really opens so many doors for analytics...

But (really) as I think about it, it's Power Query I can't live without (and it's integration with Excel).

As a spreadsheet, Libre Office is perfectly adequate.


Dockworker strike is insane--the demands of the workers are completely unrealistic.

Unions are a significant problem in America...they had their place in history, but now they're just an extortion group--just like organized crime coercing "protection" money.

Criminal...they already earn a tremendously high salary and benefits for what they do (many make $150K a year), and now they want to effectively double their pay in 5 years? AND prevent any automation?

They're holding America hostage...not sure how this is going to end, but it won't be pretty...

Simply insane, greedy, and criminal.

https://www.barrons.com/articles/port-pay-dock-workers-pay-demands-7e5b52dd


You need a coffee today  nostr:npub1q6ya7kz84rfnw6yjmg5kyttuplwpauv43a9ug3cajztx4g0v48eqhtt3sh!!

🤣 🤣


It's called "pretty" 😃


Just all so expensive...and trying to get the right size is tough too...

Always liked Yokohama and Hakkapeliitta myself...but choices are indeed limited it seems (haven't had to buy tires in some time, so re-learning the ropes unfortunately...)


I do think Excel is the only Windows tool I couldn't replace (currently) with open source--the advanced tools (e.g. Power Query) really are a game-changer for analytics...will probably soon have some equivalents in Libre or Open Office, but still...


What is in the white bag that is so important you'd risk your life to hold onto it?


GM Nostr!

Happy Tuesday!

Really need an extra hot coffee today--brrrr--30 degrees outside.

Fall is DEFINITELY here. Should warm up though (both my coffee and the day).

#coffeechain


Well, there is WalMart...


No local installers (unfortunately)...and a real hassle to try and get someone to mount/balance as they all want to sell you the tires. (Just did that on another set of tires I had to buy...)

Still, might have to go that route if the dealer prices are out of bounds...


😃

I do think podcasters are amazing--to come up with something relevant and interesting to say on a daily basis? I'm not sure I could do that--I'm just not that interesting...

I give them a lot of credit (and I've learned a lot from many of them)!


A good sentiment...but I can't see the government not taxing anything when it has an opportunity...

Government taxation is probably the biggest barrier to increased adoption of bitcoin...


I don't really begrudge sponsor spots...some are annoying, yet if the content is good, I'm ok with that...

At some point we'll be using zaps for support (and perhaps sponsorships will go the way of the phonograph record)...


Agree... zaps are truly revolutionary (and empowering)! 😃

And pirating / torrents ... I've always felt that hurts the artists / developers...and those are the folks that really should be compensated for their talents!

The world is changing...


Sigh...I do feel your pain. While I love Linux, it's the "little" things like this that keep it from being more widely adopted...


Don't know yet...will see what the dealer might have on sale. Likely to just get replacements for the original equipment tires I have (worked well, good on the highway, not a lot of road noise and good mileage). BUT - maybe there's something better...

Any suggestions?


You should look at open source (rather than pirated software). Cheap is fine, but Linux helps your conscience sleep better at night! 😃


GM Nostr!

Happy Monday!

Going to need to buy new tires this week...yuk. Hate spending money on stuff like this, but really need them (especially with winter coming).

Need a cup of coffee before I call the dealer to make the appointment...

#coffeechain


GM Nostr!

Happy Sunday - best day of the week!

Slow morning (with coffee of course). Nothing on the agenda...

Love days like that.

#coffeechain


Does anyone know of a computer mouse where the scroll wheel does NOT wear out after a short time...?

Seems every mouse I've purchased for the last couple of years only lasts maybe a few months before the scroll wheel becomes useless.

Any recommendations?

#asknostr


Wow...where is that? Very nice...


iOS? What's that?

🤣


GM Nostr!

Happy Saturday!

Another fabuluous day in store. Gotta get my coffee finished and get headed out to enjoy it!

(Well, metaphorically speakingd...you never really rush through a cup of coffee).

#coffeechain


And yet I know quite few people that will still be voting for it...not sure how you don't see what's happening, but they don't (or they choose to ignore it).

Same thing with the economy and money printing--as long as your 401K is "going up" everything is great...

Right?


Hmmm...who knew?

Might try a sip if I'm ever given the opportunity...


Going to give it a run...using @primal now, but going to give it a shot 😃


GM Nostr!

Happy Friday!

Should be another nice day (always great for a Friday). Crisp nights and warm days make for a great fall...

(Never developed a taste for "Pumpkin Spice" coffee though--but I guess lots of folks like it).

#coffeechain


Now there's an image...


Remember--when the government talks about inflation, it's the RATE of inflation.

Prices that have gone up will never come back down.

Prices will just continue to go up, but at a slower rate...


Best Roast Beef ever--

Oven to 500 F
Roast at room temp
Put on rack in roasting pan FAT SIDE UP uncovered
Cook 5 min per pound at 500
Turn off oven - DO NOT OPEN OVEN
Let it sit in closed oven for 2 hours

NOTE: if you have a convection oven with a fan this won't work--the fan will cool the oven too quickly for this to work.

Simplest recipe ever--and you won't believe how good this turns out (assuming you have quality beef to begin with)


I honestly don't know how folks who live in Florida do it--I'd be an emotional wreck each year worrying about all the hurricaines...

Just feel like you're rolling the dice with each one...most of the time you're ok, but occasionally you roll snake eyes...


GM Nostr!

Happy Thursday!

Supposed to get windy today...but can't complain as yesterday was simply spectacular.

And...got a hot coffee, looks to be sunny and warm (even if windy).

And...pair of deer hanging out in the backyard...

#coffeechain


Oh man, he is CUTE!

For some reason I've always REALLY liked Armadillos (even since I was a kid). Just thought they were very cool (and have actually never seen one in real life).

Thanks for sharing that photo! 😃


Don't use any phone client on a regular basis...use Primal desktop.

(But I do have Amethyst and Primal loaded on a separate user profile on #GrapheneOS if I ever need them).


GM Nostr!

Happy Hump Day!

Coffee in hand, temperature climbing--going to be a good day!

#coffeechain


GM Nostr!

Happy Tuesday!

Weather shaping up to be a really nice day. Maybe even an iced coffee day...wouldn't that be great?

Until then, going to enjoy my Raktajino as the morning is still a bit cool (42 right now).

#coffeechain


Some?


Join the #coffeechain  😃


That's pretty cool...old wallpaper...neat idea!


GM Nostr!

Happy Monday!

New day, new week...new coffee!!

#coffeechain


Sure...last year they had the Pixel 7a on sale for $399 on Black Friday...that's even now $100 less than the current Google price...

Of course each year is different (and it'll depend on how much stock of each model they have to liquidate)...


Any phone on the Graphene list will work--andi it'll continue to work, even after support from Google and Graphene end...so for "trying it out" you can simply purchase the oldest supported model.

HOWEVER--I agree with buying the best (latest) you can afford. While the 6 and 7 series are good price points, the 8 has imroved security hardware...so that may be what I'd recommend.

AND -- having said all that -- remember Black Friday is not far away, and Google typically has a great deal on an older pixel at that time.


Ah...nothing better than camping and waking up to the peacefullness of nature.

I'm jealous!


Timing in life--as I've just finished reading the thread below on Nostr this AM, I now read yours...

Life is short--let it go. You'll be better off in the long run...

https://primal.net/e/note1skd6vs5lzxuwn9s9xywvdxssm4s6nm9tps3jn36k7xvnkx5ldmsqk78kng


Ah...back to the OG coffee cup!


There's really nothing in life that happens to you that *really* matters in the long term--(seriously).

Hevel.

Not worth getting upset about.


Frankly I don't think the name really matters...(a rose...)

It's about the functionality--and if that's solid, I'll use it.

Doesn't really matter what it's called...


GM Nostr!

Happy Sunday!

Woke up to 35 degress today---brrr. It'll warm up, but fall is definitely here.

Glad the coffee is hot this AM!

#coffeechain


Ok Nostr--

In my "Trending 1h" feed (using  nostr:npub12vkcxr0luzwp8e673v29eqjhrr7p9vqq8asav85swaepclllj09sylpugg desktop)  I'm occasionally seeing REALLY old posts (like from months / years ago).

Whats up with that?

#asknostr
#plebchain


You'll pick it up...I see you've got zap working! ⚡ ⚡


Hey Maria - post some pics of the rock tumbling...I"d be interested in seeing them.


"Soap Miner"...LOVE that name!!


GM Nostr!

Happy Saturday!

Nothing on the agenda today (other than my morning coffee)!

Maybe head out for some fishing...we'll see how the weather shapes up (looks like a nice day so far).

#coffeechain


I've only seen one...and it was out of state...


Love the lineup -- some handsome birds! 😃


Pesky deer...a while back I hit one at about 55 MPH (had slowed down a bit from 65 before contact)...

So thankful for Ranch Hand

https://www.ranchhand.com/


Haven't watched a "Hollywood" movie in years...haven't been to a theater in...well, no idea how long.

Haven't missed it at all...(kind of like Twitter LOL)


Agree--it won't be easy--but--if we *can* put content control in the hands of the users we'll have taken a GIANT LEAP forward with Nostr--

People ask "why not just use Twitter, or Mastodon or..." and "when will Nostr adoption reach a critical mass?"

Well, user-controlled content is the "killer app" that will answer both questions...


Ok, is it just me, or does Kamala *always* sound like she's whining?

(Maybe it's her voice, or maybe her delivery, but it's like nails on a chalkboard for me).

Anyone else?


GM Nostr!

Happy Friday! (And a welcome Friday it is...)

Have a bit of work to do today, so hoping for a nice day (seems to be starting out that way). Looking forward to the weekend as well.

But (as always) starting out with my Raktajino...

#coffeechain


Yes, I do get it...yet I still believe (STRONGLY) that we need to develop tools that let USERS control and filter their own content--and to not rely on someone else (e.g., relay operators) to do it.

Frankly, the functionality to "focus" a user's feed is really missing from Nostr currently...developing such a framework would help to solve both problems.

Decentralization is the primary core tenet of Nostr--and any "filtering" should be decentralized as well.


Keep an eye on Bring a Trailer...the pricing graphs are really helpful. You may find one that's more affordable than you may think...

https://bringatrailer.com/audi/r8/


Ah, I agree--rent one (preferably on a track). You may find it's not quite what you expected...(or you may find it's exactly what you'd dreamed).

Either way, it's a win... 😃


Hmmm...that certainly furthers the conversation...


Exactly my point--it's not easy--so we (users) need better tools from the developers to enable user moderation of content (i.e., change the channel)

That's where development efforts shoudl be focused--enabling the USER to control (and choose) their own content, in and easy, simple, expedient way.

And yes, censoring content at the relay level is much easier to implement--yet my concern is that it takes us in the wrong direction (i.e., centralization vs. decentralization).

We're better than that--devs, please take up the challenge--Nostr is AMAZING--let's build the tools that will continue to inspire and yet stay true to the core reason Nostr exists--decentralized communication and freedom of speech!


Said this in another reply, but are we really wanting Nostr's freedom of speech proposition to be "Hey spin up your own relay"?

We're better than that--we need to make things easier for folks to adopt Nostr...not harder.


Yes, anyone CAN spin up their own relay, but do we really want to make that our freedom of speech proposition?

"Hey folks, Nostr is great--but you have to spin up your own relay to make it work if you don't want to be censored"

One of our greatest (current) problems is easy of use...I'd say going down the "spin up your own relay" isn't really our best answer...


Oh, no argument--it's a VERY complex issue--and "filtering" is one solution--

Yet it relies on counting on relay operators to then not censor other things...and that's when it gets sticky...

It's really the exact problem Facebook, Twitter, etc. are faced with--how much censorship is "ok"? And who gets to decide?


GM Nostr!

Happy Thursday!

Neighbor's dog barking at 7:00 AM...glad I'm already up getting some coffee...

#coffeechain


How will you know what a relay operator is "filtering"?

How will you know if information you'd like to see is not being presented to you?

How will you ensure a relay operator is not shadow banning certain accounts or topics?

How will you know if a relay operator isn't doing exactly what Twitter and Facebook have been doing?


Each relay operator is the "central authority", deciding what is to be seen (and not seen) by that relay's users...


So...

Let's suppose a relay operator "filters" out spam--users are happy, and they sign up for that relay.

And it pospers--in fact, it becomes one of the most utilized relays on Nostr...

And...then let's suppose that relay operator at some point in the future decides that "Hunter's Laptop" is disinformation, and for the good of his users he begins "filtering" that...but...he never tells his users.

You can (of course) think of many such examples.

And yes in this model what and how to "filter" becomes the choice of each relay operator...and yet (if so) it also then becomes the RESPONSIBILITY of those relay operators to act altruistically, and to not become individual arbiters of truth.

This then becomes the proverbial "slippery slope"...

And while advocates would say "I'd never censor 'Hunter's Laptop'" the unfortunate truth is (likely) that some relay operators will be tempted to inject their own biases into their relays.

How will relay users then know what's being "filtered" (censored) by the relay operators? Or will users need to blindly trust those operators to not censor something else? And isn't that exactly what happened with Facebook and Twitter (and why Nostr was "born" in the first place)?


Yes! I completely agree!

Censorship is "suppression or prohibition of content"..."by an external authority"

I agree...

Filtering is "a process where individuals or organizations control access to content"

I agree...

Consequently, Nostr needs INDIVIDUAL control over content--not CENTRALIZED control over content.

"While both methods restrict access to information, censorship is imposed by an external authority without user choice (i.e., a relay operator), whereas filtering involves user control and choice over what content is accessed"


This has been the historical arguement for censorship..."hey, there are 'things' that we all agree should be censored" (e.g., child porn).

But historically that has always been the "nose under the camel's tent" - it leads to more and more censorship, and pretty soon we're back where we started.

And it's faulty logic to say "well if you don't want censorship, then you're for child porn" (or something similar). That's simply a way to silence an opposing view via personal attacks...

Make no mistake-this is a VERY complicated and nuanced topic. But we're now on the precipice of totalitarianism in the world PRECISELY because we began to allow censorship, and feeling that "some" censorship is "ok"....

Consequently, I am passionate about Nostr--it is our last hope for free speech.

We MUST proceed with extreme caution, not take the "easy" way out, and CERTAINLY we must not repeat our historical mistakes .


Agree COMPLETELY. We need simple tools so that INDIVIDUALS can make their own choices.

Look at it this way--if all USERS simply block spam on their own by muting, then we will (over time) extinguish spam.

The solution is to make better tools for INDIVIDUALS to use, and to not censor at a global (relay) level.


Yes--agree. Yet practically speaking, if Nostr is going to prosper than most will not have the knowledge (nor desire) to run their own relays.

Consequently these decisions (whether to censor, and how to do so) will ultimately determine the sucess (or failure) of the entire protocol.

Given that Nostr was created in response to censorship on other platforms, then enabling censorship on Nostr seems to put us all on that same trajectory.

We're better than that...FIND A WAY to solve the problem WITHOUT central control by some type of "authority".

Let ME choose what I would like to read...


A rose by any other name...censorship is censorship. Calling it "filtering" is silly...


Let me be clear--I see Nostr as the savior of online communication . We (as its stewards) need to be EXTREMELY careful to not destroy it as it grows and matures.

Conceptually (IMHO) the answer is to create blacklists / whitelists that users subscribe to--those lists can be created by node operators or by external groups--and then the INDIVIDUAL chooses to enable those lists or not.

We all do this already--most here do not look at the "global" feed--but I would NEVER say "let's just turn off global--no one reads it". But that is exactly what you're advocating for.

Free and open communication is just that--and it's MY choice to decide what I will (and will not0 listen to. And it's NOT your choice to do that for me.


If you want to solve the problem, then create tools that let INDIVIDUALS censor whatever they want...maybe they can subscribe to whitelists and blacklists...

But it has to be at an INDIVIDUAL level--NOT a central level.

Maybe it's easier to code it centrally--I get that--but just because it's easier doesn't mean it's the right thing to do.


And I CERTAINLY will not...but your'e advocating for the exact thing that Nostr was created to prevent.

Seriously, I cannot believe that you're saying "censorship is the answer"...

That's what Twitter is for...

Or... perhaps you're saying that if YOU are to be the ultimate arbiter of what should be censored, then it's ok...

Check your ego at the door my friend...


You ARE wrong.

Censorship is WRONG. That is why Nostr was created.

STOP IT


So use the mute button, and stop with the censorship talk.

Take responsiblity for your own feed.

Stop it.


I'm not in favor of *ANY* type of centralized censorship. Even entertaining this idea means you've not learned anything from the recent past.

I *AM* in favor of INDIVIDUALS being able to monitor their own feeds (in old school parlance "you can always change the channel if you don't like what's on the TV")--i.e. a "mute" list.

But I couldn't disagree more with *ANY* type of centralized censorship--(And franky I can't believe I'm even reading this on Nostr).

Sheeple...I don't need YOU or ANYONE to "protect" me or "keep me safe"...stop it!!


GM Nostr!

Happy Wednesday!

Going to be a windy, rainy and colder day today. We could use the rain, but it'll likely mean I'll have to defer some outdoor activities I'd planned for later in the day...we'll see how the weather shapes up.

In the meantime, going to enjoy the hot coffee, check out he happenings on Nostr, and send some zaps.

#coffeechain


Well--it's a proprietary OS (which I'm not a fan of--would much prefer open source).

It's also $989

Pixel 8a is $399
Pixel 9 is $799
Graphene is free

So...I'm not quite sure why I'd pay more money for a UP proprietary OS phone, rather than running Graphene...?


If you want security, you need to have hardware that supports it.

One can browse the internet on a Pentium II...but I suspect most would not be comfortable doing so...


LOL--lots of work getting done there... 😃


#GrapheneOS will allow you to configure your phone to eliminate any services you'd like (i.e., make your phone "dumb") if you so choose...

Or you can enable any features you'd like...

You could also create a "smart" user profile, and a "dumb" user profile, and only use the smart features when you choose.

Amazing flexibility...

https://grapheneos.org/


Hey  nostr:npub1q6ya7kz84rfnw6yjmg5kyttuplwpauv43a9ug3cajztx4g0v48eqhtt3sh where are those TIG pics you've promised? 😃


Wait...what happened to the old mug? 😮


GM Nostr!

Happy Tuesday!

#coffeechain classic...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5N7qHmEgxA


Well, it's quite easy to tell them apart...

One is a blood sucking entiy, that is the true personification of evil, and is almost impossilbe to terminate...

The other sounds like Bela Lugosi.


OPNSense solves this...

https://opnsense.org/


GM Nostr!

Happy Monday!

Best to start the week with a hot cup 'o Joe...

#coffeechain


GM Nostr!

Happy Sunday! Going to be a beautiful day! (And our favorite deer came by for a visit this AM).

Nothing better than a cup of coffee and hanging out with the deer in the morning...

#coffeechain


Packing in on horseback though does qualify...


I suppose that island would qualify, but the intent was that if you can drive there it's not one of the best places on Earth...


Whoa...I also was unaware of this...but also checked it out:

https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/reservereq.htm


If you can get there by internal combustion, it's automatically disqualified.


Most people are "comfortable" with their lives, and want the simple "easy button" way...and that means believing in the government, and that it has things under control.

After all, they give you "free stuff" right?


WHOA!!! And does that fall under the current "no license needed" with CB?

Have on "old school" CB unit from the 70s (thank you eBay) right now--not a  lot of use for it (but it does look pretty "retro cool")...

Be interesting to see if this takes off...


GM Nostr!

Happy Saturday!

DEFINITELY need my coffee today - woke up to low 40s...brrr...I think fall is here...

(Should warm up later though) 😃

#coffeechain


Looks like you now need KYC to buy a home heater... 😟


Hmmm...home heater...nice 😃


Twitter? What's that...?

🤔

May have to Google it....


GM Nostr!

TGIF!!

Quite nippy out this AM...fall is definitely on the way. Time for a nice hot Raktajino...

#coffeechain


GM Nostr!

Happy Thursday!

Happy coffee!

#coffeechain


Agree--it's a PHONE...it was designed to communicate by VOICE.

I think there'd actually be a market for a "phone" that only texts, and doesn't have voice capability...


Yup--exactly like Tails.

If you really want to play, get a large thumb drive and load Ventoy:

https://www.ventoy.net/en/index.html

That will let you put multiple OS images on a single thumb drive, and then boot to whichever one you'd. like. Really a cool piece of software.


Huh...new one for me (Rocky) - I see it's a Red Hat variant...may have to give it a try! Thanks!!


Read recently that Gen z'ers are actually AFRAID to speak on the phone--a real phobia.

And it's crippling them as they transition to the business world...

How is it that people are actually afraid to talk to others? What a crime...and social media / technology / phones are to blame...

Not sure how we solve this either....


nostr:npub13kwjkaunpmj5aslyd7hhwnwaqswmknj25dddglqztzz29pkavhaq25wg2a you've got the best quotes... 😃


Gotta love  nostr:npub1cn4t4cd78nm900qc2hhqte5aa8c9njm6qkfzw95tszufwcwtcnsq7g3vle


SimpleX


Maybe your avatar dog needs a Nostrich tag for his collar to go along with the dog bone... 😃


No worries--IMHO everyone should try out Linux--you can run it off a USB stick without affecting your current computer's OS...a great way to get started without *any* risks.

In fact, I typically run Linux straight off of a USB stick--it's perfectly usable with a reasonable laptop, and because nothing is saved to the USB (unless you choose to) it is immune from viruses / malware (as you're always starting with a "fresh" system with each boot).

And (no matter what) if you're ever concerned, just download a fresh copy of Linux, flash it to the USB and you're off an running--good as new.

SO many advantages of Linux, but security is definitely tops on my list of why I use it...(and the price tag--free--is a close second).


GM Nostr!

Happy Tuesday!

Should have another nice day in store--sunny, not too hot, not too cool...just perfect. Had to fix the lawnmower yesterday (had a flat tire) so to balance things out, today should be smooth sailing!

And of course already kickin'' it off with a nice hot cup 'o Joe!

#coffechain


Start9 can run on any OS (Mac, Windows, Linux). The benefit of Linux is you can always upgrade the OS to stay current...whereas with the others you may need to buy an upgrade / license (or even get new hardware).


Welcome to Graphene...and congrats on ditching the "Spy Phone"....


MacBook? You can use any old laptop for something like this...Windows, Mac, Linux...

I'd recommend loading Linux to any of the above hardware platforms so that you can continue to receive security updates.

One of many online guides on how to do this:

https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-install-linux-on-an-old-laptop/


GM Nostr!

Happy Monday!

Mondays are much easier to get through when the weather is bright and sunny...

(But you'll still need a coffee to get started...)

#coffeechain


Now THAT"S proof of work!!


Wait...I want to get invited to THAT!! 😃


All good - I knew what you  meant 😃


😃  OK fair enough--I can see I may not win this one! 😃

🙏 🙏 🙏


No need to zap for prayers my friend! 😃


Well, it's very pretty there (even if there are maths involved)!


Will do


GM Nostr!

Happy Sunday!

Always seems Sundays have great weather here, and today is no exception.

It can rain on the other days of the week...

#coffeechain


Ha--have done this as well...also use a single edge to clean my workbench top (actually a welding bench with a steel top, but don't weld there as it really has limited air circulation)--but a razor blade cleans up all kinds of accumulation...great tip  nostr:npub1q6ya7kz84rfnw6yjmg5kyttuplwpauv43a9ug3cajztx4g0v48eqhtt3sh


1/60? Is there math(s) involved?


AI is the most dangerous thing man has ever invented...


Jerky is the best...(not just for stress, but just tasty).


Great quote!


GM Nostr!

Happy Saturday!

Have some (procrastinated) garage clean up to do today--will be nice to get quite a bit of accumulation out into the trash.

Of course, will need a hot cup of coffee to get a jump start on that...

#coffeechain


Thanks!


How can you tell which relay is the origin of a post?


GM Nostr!

Happy Friday!

Spending too much time surfing online auction sites...maybe I need to cut back on my coffee today...

(Naaaah....)

#coffeechain


Simpler times...hard to imagine in fact... 😃


Apparently I've completely crossed over...

Was on an old-school "forum" and read a really good post--reached for my mouse to zap it...and...

Anyone else have this happen to them yet?

#plebchain


Best video I've seen in a long time!


Weird, my "trendign 1h" feed suddenly started displaying posts from many months ago...


GM Nostr!

Happy Thursday!

Always nice when:

a) there's enough coffee left in the pot to be able to microwave a cup

and

b) the next cup is brewing, and you get to savor that aroma while you're drinking your first cup

#coffeechain


Always find demonstrations like this fascinating...


One of my favorite sayings:

"If everything you try works, you're not trying enough things"


Just two? 😃


What's the advantage of Alby Hub over normal Alby? (Other than being self-hosted)? Any functional differences?


That's worth a zap...


Well...you might have a point there...

😅


 nostr:npub1q6ya7kz84rfnw6yjmg5kyttuplwpauv43a9ug3cajztx4g0v48eqhtt3sh I continue to worry about you...

Pickles come in one flavor - dill.

Anything else is some kind of evil concoction trying to masquerade as a dill pickle in order to poison you.

Next you're going to say you prefer "Ranch" rather than "Blue Cheese" with your wings...


iPhone, Android, or Graphene?


I wouldn't assume that...


GM Nostr!

Happy Wednesday!

Did indeed have some rain yesterday...will muddy up the rivers a bit, but should clear in a day or so (assuming no additional rain).

Have that "crisp" morning temperatures today...fall is coming. (And I do wish we'd stop with the daylight savings time--always makes that first week feel really weird).

Time for a coffee...

#coffeechain


Today...that is true. Tomorrow it will not be--

To envision today's risk requires one to be able to envision the future.


No--X is not needed at all.

It's only "required" by those currently addicted to it...


Shortsighted...AI is the most dangerous invention man has ever created...

If not "computational power" what differentiates human intelligence from AI?

(I'd argue that currently it's the "computational power" of the human mind)

If so, then adding "computational power" to AI would be the critical piece to creating actual intelligence.


Cute little guy--insects are tremendously interesting if you can get a close up photo. So different from us, but beautiful and fascinating in their own way.


I'd much prefer AI is kept locked in that room...as (at least currently) there is no way to teach AI morality.


Part of the personality of creative folks I'm afraid...I"ve seen so many unfishined projects--devs get excited with a new idea, do a proof of concept, prove to themselves it'll work (or run into a roadblock that they'll "get to later") and then...the next cool idea comes along.

Not sure what it is, but it seems very common - and often a characteristic of many of the most creative devs. It's like they need a partner (or partners) to actually polish and finish their work when they move on to the next thing.

One more indication that code is much more of an "art" than folks realize...


GM Nostr!

Happy Tuesday!

Supposedly going to rain today, and it kind of looks like it. But then again, we had tremendous weather for the weekend, so a little rain to balance it out is perfectly fine.

Just an excuse to sit on the porch and watch the rain (with a cup of coffee of course).

#coffeechain


Please continue to share your work--would love to see more!


Oh absolutely! Nothing as pretty as the perfect dimes of a TIG master!


I thought they were capped at 21 M....


TIG is an art form...guys who can do that are magicians...


GM Nostr!

Hope everyone has a great Labor Day - enjoy the day off!

I'm starting mine with a nice cup of coffee--I heartily recommend  you do the same...

 nostr:npub1q6ya7kz84rfnw6yjmg5kyttuplwpauv43a9ug3cajztx4g0v48eqhtt3sh I'm hoping you can come up with a reasonable substitute (although we all know there really isn't one)

😃

#coffeechain


GM Nostr!

Another beautiful day--a bit cool, but sunny (will warm up) and deer in the back yard.

Hot cup of coffee, life is good...

#coffeechain


Ok, help me understand this a bit more--my impression was Meshtastic would help you go point to point with other Mesh users--but with MeshMap it seems you can connect in general with anyone?

Man, I've got to get started with this...very cool.


Oh man, I *definitely* need another cup of coffee to try and digest that one Beave! 😃


Love the trees quote...


GM Nostr!

Happy Saturday!

Another beautiful day in store here...can't complain about the weather--some of the nicest of the entire year!

Going to have to get out and do something fun today...

(Yes, and of course that means starting with a coffee!)

#coffeechain


For me, convenience never outweighs the need for privacy...


GM Nostr!

Happy Friday!

Looking forward to the weekend--weather cooling down, and should be perfect weather to spend some time outdoors.

For some reason, my coffee seems especially tasty today - must be because it's Friday!

#coffeechain


GM Nostr!

Happy Thursday!

Not sure I have anything really pressing to do today...(other than coffee of course!)

Those are the best kind of days...will see what interesting things come up...

#coffeechain


Ah...thanks!


Been wanting to try this--are those two below your best hardware recommendations? Or are there any other setups you'd recommend?


Is it a VPN or??


GM Nostr!

Happy Wednesday!

Another cool (and windy) day...good excuse for an extra cup of coffee...

#coffeechain


Good article on what KYC really means...

https://www.discreetlog.com/kyc/

#plebchain


Trying to figure out someone else's code is completely different from writing (and understanding) your own...


If only they had more passenger legroom...


Well, it makes the Supreme Court part of the problem (i.e. part of the deep state) with their "no standing" excuse...


GM Nostr!

Happy Tuesday!

Getting that little "chlll" in the mornings...fall on the way it seems.

Perfect morning for a cup 'o Joe...(how did Joe ever get to be the representative for coffee by the way?)

#coffeechain


Not familiar with Helium, but a big fan of Graphene (and yes, you need a Pixel). 😃

Great OS, very easy to install...happy to help with any questions if you'd like.


So much for the Supreme Court's  excuse of "no standing"...wondering if the court will now be required to take up those casess again.

Just shows how corrupt (and deep) the system is...the Supreme Court bailed on this--probably threats or blackmail of some kind--and now it comes out that those cases were legit (which everyone knew) but for some reason (Epstein?) the court claimed "no standing"....

It's all corrupt...


Well, it would be weird to argue with that! 😃


It's weird to call people weird...


Tough question, as I'd like to see some improvements on the client side (Primal desktop for me) but those aren't really "Nostr" improvements...

If I could ask for one thing, maybe documentation on relay selection and optimization -- that's still a black box for me...(just feel like I'm throwing darts).


Glad to see you're posting here on Nostr... 😃


Too far for me too  nostr:npub1q6ya7kz84rfnw6yjmg5kyttuplwpauv43a9ug3cajztx4g0v48eqhtt3sh but I'm sure you'll have a great time!


LOL 😃


GM Nostr!

Big thunder this morning--one of those really impressive storms that you just kind of want to watch and listen to...

With a cup of coffee of course...

#coffeechain


I come across differences of opinion all the time...but hate...no...(seriously).

I do however mute folks from time to time, so that may help...


Oh I get that--it's what's appealing to me about Nostr--

But what if the government persecutes (for lack of a better term) all node operators? How many would "go underground" and take the risk of continuing to run a node?

My gut says if they put a half dozen in jail and threw away the key that very few would risk their livlihood to keep Nostr running...

Rignt now, I can see France (certainly) doing this, along with (frankly) the US, Canada, and a host of the other EU countries...and that might be "enough" to kill Nostr...

But hoping I'm wrong...really love this place! 😃


Serious question...

So (as I understand it) Nostr relies on relays...they're the backbone for everything, and the key to Nostr's decentralization.

So given what we've seen with Telegram and Durov, what happens if say the US Government "outlaws" relays, and goes after relay operators for not "moderating" Nostr content?

And say a few relay operators were then arrested, and J6'ed...no parole, no trial, just "held" as terrorists.

Is Nostr vulnerable in such a scenario?

(I"m hoping no, and that someone can perhaps set me straight...but I fear that making an example of a few relay operators would be enough...)

#asknostr
#plebchain


So--serious question--why didn't everyone respond with the value in Sats?

It would make the answers MUCH more meaningful...and easier to compare.

Many here "talk the talk" for BTC, but (at least from the responses on this thread) few seem truly ready to "walk the walk"...

Color me disappointed...

And  nostr:npub1kw893e70hve5ymc8kxr75d8m9wcuaaasqzn37xvea6l4f39q04fs7zusa4 thanks for leading the way!


Amen!

And especially true if you enjoy the "rare" side (as you should).

Remember:

"WD" doesn't stand for "well done" - it stands for "wrong decision"


I truly don't understand this--how can mathematics have an ethical dilemma? Sorry, but that's just silly...

(Googled it--it's just another new woke thing...sigh)


GM Nostr!

Happy Sunday!

Best day of the week.
Tastiest coffee of the week.

#coffeechain


Perhaps, but I really can't in good conscience support any company that is promoting data collection and the associated privacy implications (especially for a game).

There is zero reason to divulge *ANY* personal data to game developers--they are simply selling your data.

Unless people are willing to take a stand and say "no, privacy is important" and not support those developers / companies, then the situation will not change.

"What you permit, you promote"


Amen!


I think the President should create an Executive Order that says: "Under no circumstances can any future President enact an Executive Order"

Executive Orders are the worst idea ever...simply a way for politicians to bypass the rule of law.


Requires Google Play Services - have to pass (sorry).


Perhaps Nostr isn't the best place to ask if there are Harris voters? (i.e. a biased sample size?)

But I really would like to hear some feedback / input from them...clearly there are some folks that feel Harris is the right choice--I'm simply trying to get a better understanding of their reasoning....

Genuinely interested...


Serious question -- is anyone planning on voting for Harris? If so, I would really like to understand why...

Articles like the one linked below are the kind of thing that makes me concerned, and just like Biden (clearly) didn't run the country, I see Harris as Biden 2.0

But I'd seriously like to understand the folks that feel otherwise...and would welcome your thoughts...

https://mises.org/mises-wire/american-peronism-kamalas-plan-ruin-americas-economy?utm_source=MI+Subscriptions&utm_campaign=9670edd7b7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_03_01_07_02_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-fb69bb184c-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

#asknostr
#plebchain


ABSOLUTELY true...


GM Nostr!

Happy Weekend!

Local car show going on in the park today--should be fun to walk around and check out all the cars. (Might rain though...)

Bet there'll be some food carts / vendors there--maybe even coffee ice cream?

#coffeechain


GM Nostr!

Happy Friday!

#coffeechain


Hysterical...

"Do I get rewards for staking?
No. This is a locking-only phase without a PoS chain. There is no PoS staking reward nor incentives for participation."


Love you guys! Thanks for what you do!

#GrapheneOS


Good wishes...


Excellent!! 😃  Didn't see that coming...


GM Nostr!

Happy Thursday!

Beautiful morning here...cool, sunny and...coffee!!

#coffeechain


It's not how full your plate is, it's how you prioritize what's on your plate...

There'll always be too much--decide on what's MOST important and do those things first.

(And you may also find that "work" ends up lower on that list than some other things 😃 )


Life's true comforts and joys are often found during those boring, comfortable and predictable times 😃


If you're looking for apps without GPS, then I'd start with F-droid (get the reference for the APK and then us Obtanium to get the apk from git-hub).

You can also search the Graphene community to find apps the community uses and recommends.

For games, I use an old Android phone without a SIM and use WiFi, and only use it ONLY for games. If Google wants to know what games I'm playing, they're welcome to that information.


No--it's not where you find the APK - it's how the app is programmed. If the devs say it needs Google Play Services, then it needs GPS, and it doesn't matter where it comes from.

Make sense?


Nothing wrong with that L... 😃


Just to be clear--if you download an app using Aurora, and it requires Google Play Services, it'll still be sending info to Google (no matter where you may have found the APK).


Amazing article...yeah, it's the "fault" of the test...


Oh man, I'd pay to watch that!!


If you use Google Play Services, then Google is tracking you (no matter what phone manufacturer you have).

Easiest place for me to check on the Aurora Store to see if an app has a Google Play store dependency.

https://aurorastore.org/

Once you have Aurora installed, open the app (I use "Anonymous" mode), the select the app you'd like to check.

Then click on "More about app" and scroll down to "Dependencies"  -  there you'll see whether Google Play Services are required.

Another great site is Exodus:

https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/

Here you can see what permissions any app is requiring (and I'm expecting you'll be surprised in many cases--instagram for example requires 65 different permissions on your phone).

It's pretty disturbing once you start realizing how much you're being tracked.


GM Nostr!

Happy Hump day!

(Shoot--have a linux update I have to apply...BRB)

#coffeechain


So much great information from the last century--truly a treasure trove of information if you just take the time to look...


FOMO is an illusion...and a trap.

There'll always be another opportunity....


That would be extremely entertaininbg...


Had to Google to find out what Tidal was...but what's the news that has everyone cancelling? (I live under a rock...)


Imagine if the press were truly impartial reporters of the truth...


Primal seems to be responding / rendering really slow today...anyone else?


Oooooh...just got a Nostr message: "Can't find this note--may have been deleted by its author"....

Looks like deletes may be working?


"A complaint is a prayer to the devil"


The app required GPS...so even though the APK is available (good decision there) it's still Google spyware if it requires GPS.


GM Nostr!

Happy Tuesday!

Wait...what? I missed Monday?

Well double-happy day today then...

#coffechain


If someone said "I want to cut off both my arms" you'd say they were mentally ill..

But it's perfectly 'normal' to cut off body parts in order to 'change' your gender?


LOL - ok, that explains a lot! 😃


Oh man...did someone drop you on your head as a child or something? 😄


Ahhh...no. Bagels are wonderful, lox...no.

(Neither are anchovies on your pizza...)


And to not constantly compare yourself to others (and covet the blessings they've received).


LOL 😃


You've 100% missed the problem Lyn (sorry).

If the funds contributed to Social Security had been PROPERLY managed and invested, the system would work. It's simply actuarial math...and yes it should be adjusted periodically (again if it had been properly managed) but that's just part of the process. Any well-managed insurance plan does this every day.

Government is the problem, and government mismanagement is why Social Security is in trouble.

(Think of it this way - what if the Social Security funds were invested the same way Nancy Pelosi invested her own money...)


Suggesting a rug pull on ANYONE for ANY reason isn't right...it's selfish-- "I should be entitled to this, and this other person isn't"

Dishonest


GM Nostr!

Happy Sunday!

Is it just me, or does the coffee taste better on a Sunday?

#coffeechain


This has been the best portable laptop stand I've ever used--if you travel at all, this thing is amazing.

https://levit8.co.in/

Available on Amazon if you prefer...


Disagree 100% - the only person who's opinion you should value is your own (and God's).

Judging yourself through the lens of others makes you subservient to their moral code and values.

Find friends who value and appreciate the person that you choose to be--if people don't accept you as you choose to be, find other friends.


GM Nostr!

Happy Saturday!

Spending time trying to figure out tire/rim backspacing, and what will fit...talk about a math lesson!

(If anyone is a tire expert, would love to pick your brain!)

Need some extra coffee for sure!

#coffeechain
#asknostr


We have deer that self-identify as birds also...


LOL - he looks like a "buster" - good name for him!!


I'd say anyone who's a fan of classical, jazz, bluegrass typically doesn't follow that pattern...


Agree - if  nostr:npub1a00wj229auzjswlq4s77y4u8eqdx5k9ppatgl8rtv8va65f6mwksum9q3h truly wants to make a difference build it upon GrapheneOS (or at least make it an optional configuration).

Right now (at least for me) it's just an interesting piece of hardware with all the privacy flaws inherent with any other tablet...


Amen!


There really aren't 21M BTC - so many have been "lost"...

I've seen estimates that say only 14-15M are truly remaining...


Really pretty...

And I have to ask--what's the cat's name in your profile picture?

😃


You've got to be kidding!!

It's really crazy...I have some things (hardware and such) that's in the garage that were purchased a while back that still have prices on them--really amazing every time I see one of those stickers...

Can't gaslight an old price tag...


Does it really matter if "core inflation" is going down if you can't afford to pay for food and gas?

Government can just print more to meet their own bills...but none of us have a money printer!


It is (at times) a necessary evil...have one laptop for those instances...everything else is Linux.


Agree--it's a "one hand washes the other" situation now.

Gov: "Hey Larry--you say you need some cheap BTC? Hold my beer..."


Ah Physics...REALLY enjoyed that--enough that I seriously thought about changing majors...

And then I asked myself "what can I earn with a Physics degree"?


GM Nostr!

Happy Friday!

Going to need new tires - man, they have gotten expensive!!

(Need a cup of coffee to calm my nerves!)

#coffeechain


How is engineering boring?

(I remember a few years back we took a long trip on a plane--I brough along a technical manual on Snort to read--my wife thought I was nuts)

Men and women are (indeed) different - not sure if its genetic, or environmental (IMHO probably a combination) but we are not 100% interchangeable.

But we are 100% complimentary (certainly better as a team - there are things that my wife can do where I simply shake my head and say "how do you know how to do that?" - and vice versa). Better together.


Revelation 3:17
Because thou sayest, I am rich, and have gotten riches, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art the wretched one and miserable and poor and blind and naked:

#WordOfGod #Jesus #Christian #Bible #Biblestr #Scripture #Wisdom & #Worship


All true, yet you should ALWAYS have the ability in your heart to forgive...we've all screwed up at some point in time (and we'd like forgiveness).

Don't hold that grudge--it hurts you more in the long run. Find the peace in your heart to forgive...(and maybe help others in the long run)


Skynet...(seriously)


GM Nostr!

Happy Thursday!

(Luminous Mysteries day - my fav)

Great day to start off with a coffee!

#coffeechain


Many haven't ever heard of "Global Cooling" but back in the 1970s it was the existential threat to our existence...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tAYXQPWdC0&pp=ygUcZ2xvYmFsIGNvb2xpbmcgbGVvbmFyZCBuaW1veQ%3D%3D


I'm not confident that scientists can at a minimum measure the temperature and determine if it's getting hotter on average...without intentionally introducting their own bias into their analysis.

Hotter or coler is a realative assessment (i.e. hotter or colder than what?)

The timeframe and comparative scope that is chosen can alter the final result...

Are we "hotter than" the last ice age? (I'd argue yes)
Are we "hotter than" yesterday? (For where I live, the answer is no)

So compared to the last ice age we have global warming...
Compared to yesterday we have global cooling...

Statistics are relative--and it's quite simple to manipulate any statistical result to suit your own purposes and sway opinions....


At that time, that was the only solution the medical community and pharamaceutical industry was willing to provide...


I'd definitely go for a ride...


Love Primal desktop -


Just have to "adjust" it in a month or two (and no one will be paying attention)...


Have been thinking about this a lot lately--your posts on Nostr will likely eventually dox you...

Each post gives out a little bit of yourself--and (over time) with AI, I'm betting that each of us will end up being able to be identified through our posts.

AI will be able to comb through all the available data and determine your real identity...

But I'm happy to have someone tell me I'm wrong??


GM Nostr!

Happy Hump Day!

Coffee is always better with a camel (MIKE, MIKE, MIKE)

#coffeechain


I'm sure she has a basement...


Welcome--don't know who you are (yet) but looking forward to your posts!


Great saying (never heard that before) - very true though!


I'd like to see this discussion, but with a focus on how smart contracts and blockchain can solve this...


There will always be evil people in this world--and it's always good to occasionally be reminded of that...


Would rather see a desktop client...


At least you have food on the shelves--stores here are running pretty bare lately...


GM Nostr!

Happy Tuesday!

Another absolutely gorgeous day! Going to have some friends over (so have to get ready for that) but otherwise, nothing on the agenda!

Time for some coffee though!!

#coffeechain


"The paper it's printed on..."

Oh...wait...


Impressive! Now THAT is talent!!


Knocking your noggin' seems to be a guy thing--I do it all the time! 😃


Great city - you'll have a wonderful time!


Open source is the only true way to provide security. Using anythinng that is closed source you have to trust someone else.

(As an aside I don't understand why there aren't open source voting machines--but that's a good example of the above).


Bully... 😄


GM Nost!

Happy Monday!

Looks like another beautiful day outside...

Going to start with a beautiful warm, tasty coffee!

#coffeechain


Wow--what a crock of ... gaslighting


I suspect if you put in your Tesla VIN you may be surprised...


"I have nothing to hide..."


Hair movement on the right shoulder...


Really makes you wonder - how can a company like this not take sufficient steps to protect this data?

(And there'll be no consequences--if it was a hospital, there'd be huge fines)


Agree--Exodus is the best tool of which I'm aware...


After seeing what is happening in England, how can anyone still say "I have nothing to hide"?


If you start looking at the permissions and requirements for apps before you download, it'll truly shock you...most apps are simply privacy data collectors...


That's awesome! 😃


Good question--partly because they are subservient to Google and don't want to anger them.

But if they're touting freedom and open source, and then turn around and say you need Google Play Services...well...it's pretty clear they're just pandering...

Do the right thing #Fedi - start truly supporting privacy by not using Google Play Services.

#GrapheneOS is putting pressure on Google--so should everyone in the open source community.

Are you listening #Fedi?

https://www.androidauthority.com/custom-roms-vs-google-3469378/


Thanks for sharing...Google (and Google Play Services) are dystopian.

Love the idea of #Fedi (https://www.fedi.xyz/) but can't support them as they require Google Play Services...

Hope Graphene can put pressure on them...


Can't support them if they require Google Play Services (which they do).

Have to be privacy focused, and GPS remains the antithesis of that.

Sorry Fedi, but you have to do better.


Would love to see some oriole pics when you get them!


GM Nostr!

Happy Sunday!

Best day of the week.

Best day for coffee!

#coffeechain


Everyone should run some kind of miner...


Should be 100 sats if my math is right?


You're just determined to get me to spend money aren't you?

😃


Well, I was able to order a TTGO T-Display S3 from aliexpress for about $30 IIRC...flashing it was pretty straightforward.

If you can do without a printed case, I'd recommend that...really a fun little gadget to play around with.


Hmmm...what repairs are in order?


Minority Report...


Well, now you've got to set up zaps...


Looks like you've got the board--unless you expected to also receive a printed case (which you really don't need) then I'd consider the rest a great bonus (and a great story to tell). 😃