😄 Terms of Service 😂 Privacy Policy 🤣 Age Verification image
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If nostr were the answer, people like me would be building on it. Ask yourselves who the builders are that aren't choosing nostr, and why. Then ask yourselves what all the people building here have in common. Then compare these groups earnestly. I dont just mean Bitcoiners vs Bluehairsky. I mean their experience, talent, and reputation. I mean the most talented and resourceful people; people that innovate, and have deep expertise. Why aren't they leaving where they are to build here? Examples: Bitcoin Core devs, shitcoin expert devs that really do want to fix things, talented cryptographers, deeply experienced systems/p2p people, experienced entrepreneurs, reputable VCs and funders. The closest I see here are people that got Bitcoin-rich and are now learning how to be angels by naively funding their friends and dead-end startup projects that arent much better than weekend hackathon submissions. A sandbox for playing. Everything worth anything here is a subdivision of Bitcoin culture itself and Bitcoin privilege. Bitcoin is the only provider of talent and resources to Nostr. That worked great to bootstrap from nothing, but now what? Deal with this, and figure out how to be relevant to other people, or Nostr will continue to be nothing more than a perpetual hackathon sandbox subsidized by a Bitcoiner ego-cult.
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Big Bad John 7 months ago
All apps have ToS and PP, all social apps are legally required to limit age. This includes Nostr apps and any roles acting as hosts, like relays. Dunk on your local politicians if you dont like the law.
You didn't mention any specifics of their privacy policy, yet called them out. I didn't mention any specifics of yours.
Ok I read your privacy policy but not a privacy policy and really doesn't need to be there but okay it is there but like it's just symbolic you know policy. This right here is comedy gold: "SacredPeak.ink uses the “twentytwenty-one” WordPress theme. This theme uses LocalStorage to save the dark mode setting however, since SacredPeak.ink doesn’t have the option to switch between dark and light modes, there is nothing stored."
Protocols dont have ToS or PP because they dont include any services. (But they do have Terms! In their licenses). Pubky Core protocol and all the open source software is under MIT license, like most open software. But Apps and relays do provide services. It is in both the users and businesses best interests to establish clear terms, and laws force the rest.
show me an example of an online protocol with a tos . GPT-4o mini An example of an online protocol with Terms of Service (ToS) is the protocol used by social media platforms, such as Facebook or Twitter. Below is a general outline of what such a protocol might include, along with key components of the Terms of Service: Example: Social Media Platform Protocol 1. User Registration Users must create an account by providing personal information (e.g., name, email address). Users must verify their email address or phone number. 2. User Conduct Users agree to use the platform respectfully and not engage in harassment, hate speech, or illegal activities. Users must not post misleading or false information. 3. Content Ownership Users retain ownership of the content they create but grant the platform a license to use, display, and distribute that content. The platform may remove content that violates its policies. 4. Privacy Policy The platform outlines how user data is collected, used, and shared. Users are informed about their rights regarding their personal information. 5. Account Termination The platform reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate the Terms of Service. Users can deactivate their accounts at any time. 6. Dispute Resolution Any disputes arising from the use of the platform will be resolved through arbitration rather than in court. Users may be required to waive their right to a jury trial. 7. Changes to Terms The platform may update its Terms of Service and will notify users of significant changes. Continued use of the platform after changes indicates acceptance of the new terms. Conclusion This example outlines a typical online protocol and its associated Terms of Service. Each platform will have its specific details, but the general structure and key components are often similar across different services. Always read the ToS of any online service to understand your rights and responsibilities. GPT-4o may display inaccurate or offensive information. Search Homepage Themes Settings Downloads iOS Browser Android Browser Mac Browser Windows Browser Browser Extensions More From DuckDuckGo Privacy Pro NEW Email Protection Newsletter Blog Learn More What’s New Compare Privacy About Our Browser About DuckDuckGo Other Resources Help Community Careers Privacy Policy Terms of Service Press Kit Advertise on Search
Nostr is a protocol. Not an app. And as a matter of fact - no, not all nostr apps have ToS, regardless what’s the law is.