The blocking of image URL works for me, (apart from when there is a slight lag on loading the profile pic). I would love for there to be a simple 'pick optimal relay configuration' button lol. That takes into account what you have paid for eg if you have wine. Or what you have previously used. Or something . I don't know. I really haven't configured my set up at all. In fact I've failed miserably lol

i don't see them at all and i have their profile pictures block and i have my relays configured to use paid relays, WoT relays, or relays that mitigate spam better than others. the other option is to use a client that handles all of this quite well for you. have you tried Primal?

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I did but much preferred Amethyst. As much as I adore the ethos of nostr based applications, it is worrisome that you have to be of dev quality to overcome spam