Every single time I revisit the Snowden leaks I learn something new all these years later. He should be pardoned immediately and given a medal of freedom.

I know that I’m late as hell but I randomly listened to the Marc Andreessen podcast with Rogan today and I’ve never wanted to jump inside of a podcast and grab the mic so hard because literally bitcoin and nostr fixes pretty much everything they discussed. Not everything but pretty darn close.

When I say stuff like this I’m not trying to be cute. I’m saying it for real. I’m still upset about the death of Virginia Giuffre, a brave survivor of Epstein. I was driving and crying. At the end of my tears I said to myself, “well at least there is nostr.” At least in the future a survivor won’t have to go through the intelligence agencies, the government, corporate press or anyone else to speak directly to the people in a censorship resistant way. There is no longer a need for survivors to ask for permission from anyone to tell their stories. There will be no need for gatekeepers. This gives me hope. This is empowering for some survivors. View quoted note →

It’s Carl time folks!

Sunrise and freshly cut grass. 🌞

Good morning nostr! Have a wonderful day! 🌞

A few people have expressed concern for my safety so I’ll address this here. I’m not suicidal in the slightest, thank God. My support system is incredible and my plans for the future give me life. I go through seasons where I am a target, it comes with the territory. I sometimes fall back from the public because I’ve been threatened and warned. I recorded a podcast with @Thank God For Nostr Podcast a few weeks ago where I frantically spoke about the need for Nostr and privacy focused messaging apps for survivors and advocates. It is a matter of life and death sometimes. No matter what happens to me please remember that what you are building here is for people like me and so many others. This thought gives me hope. Thank you to the builders. Keep going no matter freaking what, please. View quoted note →

It’s finally ren faire season! You have no idea how badly I needed this turkey leg today!

Ok here’s the deal, I’m grieving the loss of a survivor that I served. I’m completely devastated. I’m not going to be responding to any questions or theories about her death. Please don’t @ me in anything of that nature. I’ve been around the Epstein case + social media frenzy for long enough to know how things go. If it gets to be too much I’ll just log off for a bit. 🫶🏻

I’m heartbroken to learn of Virginia Giuffre’s passing. My deepest condolences to her family and friends. As a survivor advocate, I had the privilege of working with Virginia, whose courage transformed lives. She will be profoundly missed but never forgotten. 🕊️ Most of you folks would know her as a survivor of Epstein/Maxwell.

Shenanigans with friends tonight.

Carl and dandelions. #carlstr

“The checks could be done using facial age estimation technology, asking users to provide photo-ID for verification or a credit card check.” The Ofcom rules for children's safety online, part of the Online Safety Act, come into force on July 25, 2025.

The Independent

Q&A: What do Ofcom’s new child online safety rules mean for social media?

The regulator has published its final codes of practice for tech firms.

This is absolutely adorable. What does it say on the post? 🫶🏻 View quoted note →

Nostr: because oppressive regimes shouldn’t control what’s posted online.

I can speak as a single woman since someone else brought it up. Nostr is attractive. Men who care about freedom for all and not asking for permission is attractive. Financial freedom is attractive. Caring about human rights is attractive. Building is attractive. Being grateful for the moment but building a better future is attractive. Don’t underestimate how attractive and cool this whole thing is please.

I rarely mention this, but I’d prefer to be anonymous online. I’m currently in a holding pattern, awaiting clarity on a supposed FBI investigation tied to my work supporting multiple Epstein/Maxwell survivors. To be clear, I’ve done nothing illegal or wrong this would focus on the survivors, not me. If the FBI moves forward, staying public online would be necessary to maintain my voice and avoid dealing with corporate media or new media clowns. It’s a strange limbo, and I’m skeptical about the fairness of any investigation. I hope it never comes to that, but if it does, Nostr could be a powerful tool for someone in my position.

Golden hour Carl! #carlstr

What could possibly go wrong?

The Verge

Discord is verifying some users’ age with ID and facial scans

Eyeballing age seems unwise, no?

Sometimes I feel like an outsider on nostr and I don’t care I keep posting anyway.