The most underrated perk of #Nostr (specifically the lack of algorithm) is that you are not punished for posting external links.
On X, Instagram, and all other centralized social media platforms, anytime you post a link to ANYWHERE off the site, not only is that post's reach crushed, but future posts are demoted as well, as your entire account gets put on the algo's "naughty list" for directing people off-platform.
Think of how many awesome sites, resources, personal art/blogs etc. across the internet have NOT been shared, as users are bludgeoned into bending the knee to this tunnel-visioned way of communicating.
It's a silent attack on perspective decentralization, and people's ability to share high-signal content by independent creators who've made the personal choice to curate their content in a more sovereign location, apart from any particular algorithmic prison.
#Nostr fixes this.
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I have encountered an issue though were when i post a link its just the link and not the preview or image i could be doing something wrong though
Which client are you using?
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The most underrated perk of #Nostr (specifically the lack of algorithm) is that you are not punished for posting external links.
On X, Instagram, and all other centralized social media platforms, anytime you post a link to ANYWHERE off the site, not only is that post's reach crushed, but future posts are demoted as well, as your entire account gets put on the algo's "naughty list" for directing people off-platform.
Think of how many awesome sites, resources, personal art/blogs etc. across the internet have NOT been shared, as users are bludgeoned into bending the knee to this tunnel-visioned way of communicating.
It's a silent attack on perspective decentralization, and people's ability to share high-signal content by independent creators who've made the personal choice to curate their content in a more sovereign location, apart from any particular algorithmic prison.
#Nostr fixes this.
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Agreed although I noticed people will like to stay on Nostr…
For example preferring zap stream vs an independent website streaming. At least that’s been my experience but I dig the vibe of this post a lot.
Very true point!
You can post whatever you want.
Truth
Here’s the breakdown if you dare to visit your x


X (formerly Twitter)
Alex Finn (@AlexFinn) on X
🚨BREAKING: The X Algo is about to get a MAJOR update
Elon just announced he’ll be updating the open sourced algo code this week
I’ve read ...

My question is how do people get reach on Nostr. Is it from connecting with each, I'm not really sure how all this works lol 😆