The big reason we all feel so comfortable here on NOSTR is simple: we’re with our people. So many of the best Bitcoiners are here, and that alone is huge. But it’s not just that—because, at one point, we had that on Twitter too. There’s something extra about NOSTR, something that makes it feel different. The secret sauce isn’t just the presence of the people who’ve dedicated their lives to Bitcoin. It’s the ones who got so fed up with legacy social media that they switched off everything and came here. To a new, emergent protocol that barely worked half the time. Sure, NOSTR is a lot better now. But think about what it took to get here: figuring out this platform, using something no one else has ever heard of, dealing with its quirks. That’s a special kind of person. It’s the same humility and curiosity we see in people who took the time to figure out Bitcoin. And when you add that to a protocol like this, it creates something unique. Something real. I feel so comfortable here. I let loose, I’m myself—even though, ironically, you can’t delete anything here. But there’s a strange kind of freedom in that. Among my people, it feels right. NOSTR is Home. 💜 image

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Great note. Totally resonates! It’s very counter-intuitive isn’t it. It cannot be deleted, yet you speak more freely, and as yourself. Perhaps it’s because there is no “god” character, that is in charge of what can or cannot be said, akin to Elon or Zuck. Everyone is forced to be honourable to their word. You cannot undo a drunk post, a bitchy comment, or a unfavourable review I now think of every social media other than Nostr a form of capital miss-allocation… Fascinating time to be involved!
"Among my people, it feels right."
Ben Justman🍷's avatar Ben Justman🍷
The big reason we all feel so comfortable here on NOSTR is simple: we’re with our people. So many of the best Bitcoiners are here, and that alone is huge. But it’s not just that—because, at one point, we had that on Twitter too. There’s something extra about NOSTR, something that makes it feel different. The secret sauce isn’t just the presence of the people who’ve dedicated their lives to Bitcoin. It’s the ones who got so fed up with legacy social media that they switched off everything and came here. To a new, emergent protocol that barely worked half the time. Sure, NOSTR is a lot better now. But think about what it took to get here: figuring out this platform, using something no one else has ever heard of, dealing with its quirks. That’s a special kind of person. It’s the same humility and curiosity we see in people who took the time to figure out Bitcoin. And when you add that to a protocol like this, it creates something unique. Something real. I feel so comfortable here. I let loose, I’m myself—even though, ironically, you can’t delete anything here. But there’s a strange kind of freedom in that. Among my people, it feels right. NOSTR is Home. 💜 image
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Yup.
Ben Justman🍷's avatar Ben Justman🍷
The big reason we all feel so comfortable here on NOSTR is simple: we’re with our people. So many of the best Bitcoiners are here, and that alone is huge. But it’s not just that—because, at one point, we had that on Twitter too. There’s something extra about NOSTR, something that makes it feel different. The secret sauce isn’t just the presence of the people who’ve dedicated their lives to Bitcoin. It’s the ones who got so fed up with legacy social media that they switched off everything and came here. To a new, emergent protocol that barely worked half the time. Sure, NOSTR is a lot better now. But think about what it took to get here: figuring out this platform, using something no one else has ever heard of, dealing with its quirks. That’s a special kind of person. It’s the same humility and curiosity we see in people who took the time to figure out Bitcoin. And when you add that to a protocol like this, it creates something unique. Something real. I feel so comfortable here. I let loose, I’m myself—even though, ironically, you can’t delete anything here. But there’s a strange kind of freedom in that. Among my people, it feels right. NOSTR is Home. 💜 image
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Feel the same way Ben! The authenticity and encouragement on #nostr makes it the place to be for everyone pursuing truth, knowledge and a better tomorrow
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old town 1 year ago
I came to freely say NIGGER. Thats all.
Interesting - I haven't try that yet. Then again I really don't feel the need to delete anything. But good to know 🤙
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luna 1 year ago
i feel like any time we go into a direction to how things work in their natural state, not being able to swallow back something we said to a friend, it lifts the unaccounted for weight. one week in, love to not have a delete functionality. on what feels comfortable, looking to come to my own realization with time. curiousity and humility already go a long way🤸🏻‍♀️
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Renaud Cuny 1 year ago
Well said. And X has been pretty dark lately…