Ryan

I have this thought about AI art often.
The years it took to perfect your craft acted as a filter, keeping out those who didn't put in the time and effort to learn. Proof of work was necessary to build the skills and knowledge to create. AI removes this filter, and while it will yield more, how much will the quality be lessened? Will the works of real artists get drowned out in a sea of AI slop?

2025-04-04 04:07:52

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Oh man, don't bring up Star Wars. That started the last monkey knife fight 🤣

2025-04-04 03:49:06

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Yakihonne too 👍

2025-04-03 18:59:20

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Nostr is 90% finished. Only 90% to go.

2025-04-03 18:49:55

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If it's more subtle than a pineapple pizza to the head most people don't get it anyways 🤷‍♂️

2025-04-03 18:44:56

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It's even got pineapple!
#pineapplechain

2025-04-03 06:35:46

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I learned to sleep with my eyes open.

2025-04-03 05:33:11

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Yes including both directions, sent and received would be good. Interesting PoC 👍

2025-04-03 04:10:46

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Perfect!
@nprofile…3ctl found another keeper for the marketing campaign.

2025-04-03 03:46:53

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I'm mostly shitposts and I like making memes, sometimes even good ones. The devs building all this deserve far more credit than I can ever hope to deserve. Thanks though 🤙

2025-04-03 03:12:51

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#kinostr @nprofile…tk3s

2025-04-03 01:14:54

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Amounts & number of zaps are available on nostr.build, primal & Nostrudel already. But is that a good metric?
Are people who create content supposed to zap it all back, or do they deserve the zaps they get?
Do zap4follow scammers benefit the community, as would be indicated by a high amount of zaps out?
Are people who zap anonymously scammers?
Plus it's trivial easy to make multiple npubs and zap back and forth to game the numbers.
Going by this measure alone I might be considered a grifter, with 1.5M sats received and 400k sent. I have also been here for 2 years, making original content, helping other users, and funding projects like nostr.build that aren't reflected in these stats.

2025-04-03 00:13:07

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That's exactly it. I was thinking of this *for* metrics to gauge myself, not on using them to judge others. This note was the Genesis of these thoughts. I guess some might use it to judge others, but we see that happen with zap totals sometimes too.
#nevent1q…rm3f

2025-04-02 22:50:10

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#nevent1q…qa0n

2025-04-02 22:47:37

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That's why I asked the original question. I'm not sure, and would like to hear what others think.

2025-04-02 22:45:02

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I guess the question is then what kind of systems can encourage that behavioral shift? How can people be helped to find their community? Is that what Nostr lacks, and why onboarding is so absent, or non-functional?

2025-04-02 22:23:16

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I think it works fine now in the 10k magnitude scale. But what about 100k, 1M & 1B?

2025-04-02 22:09:43

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*Every human group has systems...

2025-04-02 21:52:59

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Gamification works. I think to pretend it doesn't exist if silly. Especially if it can help Nostr grow and build better communities. Some forums have similar features, karma and whatnot.

2025-04-02 21:50:15

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Imagine if instead of thirsting over the size of your follows list, you were trying to build up your helpful reputation score.

2025-04-02 21:47:38

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Nostr doesn't need the unwashed masses. It's better off building out smaller communities, there is no global.

2025-04-02 21:43:58

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That sounds good to me, snap chat has shit content 😂

2025-04-02 21:30:05

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He's a solid bro.

2025-04-02 21:29:05

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I'm not even sure. Some sock puppet harassment drama. For all I know it's fake.
I wasn't following any of them, not even the one making the accusations.
https://npub1m64hnkh6rs47fd9x6wk2zdtmdj4qkazt734d22d94ery9zzhne5qw9uaks.blossom.band/27eff711dec6064dc29d53fd1caaed3b429e0d2ba29d6f38fbeef8c8076d325a.jpg

2025-04-02 20:43:04

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https://media.tenor.com/3JhiPrkP-7EAAAAC/seb57-multiple.gif

2025-04-02 20:13:04

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Awesome, congrats!

2025-04-02 20:08:10

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It's ripe for memeing.
"My notes aren't doing well, Nostr is dead!" 😂
Meanwhile it seems busier than ever to me 🤷‍♂️

2025-04-02 19:28:43

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Yes! #hashtagmining

2025-04-02 19:21:22

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I'm definitely tighter with zapping on accounts I don't follow. I still interact otherwise, but always with a grain of salt in the beginning.

2025-04-02 18:27:56

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☝️ Hawaiian isn't that good. I'll eat it, but there is better ways to go.
Pineapple Pizza has legs as a troll 🤣

2025-04-02 18:22:21

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Such a great album.
https://youtu.be/PfZcxR0Rt6M

2025-04-02 05:06:44

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https://media.tenor.com/EaWtU-WtgiAAAAAC/clint-chloe.gif

2025-04-02 05:02:30

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5 people have asked questions in the last hour, and there are dozens every day, most with multiple comments. That seems unlikely.

2025-04-02 02:13:29

https://npub1m64hnkh6rs47fd9x6wk2zdtmdj4qkazt734d22d94ery9zzhne5qw9uaks.blossom.band/ba87a0ea5aa56ce2696f8a54d5be6f3ac0c42b76a0e4c7a9740867dcbd846f6e.jpg

2025-04-02 01:51:20

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I've wish Nostr had different metrics, something new for a new protocol. Followers is something borrowed from legacy social media. It makes it like a game to build that number higher.
How about stats that focus on interaction and building community?
Other npubs conversed with per week/month, or comment reprocity % - am I active in the community, actually conversing with people, or just posting notes and not interacting?
Number of mutual follows - am I just collecting follows? Or am I engaging with people and building connections?
Post vs comment ratio - am I just posting notes, or am I also getting involved with other people?

2025-04-02 00:41:08

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"make me the Ted Kaczynski story in the style of studio ghibli"

2025-04-01 23:45:58

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I stole my avatar from an image search and added laser eyes, like an *honest* person would 😤

2025-04-01 18:02:51

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I've watched the older dune film. Flawed, but an interesting story, and I know there is far more in the book series.
Asimov is great. I've read the foundation series twice in my life, and lots of the I robot stories too. If you never have, read the short story "The Last Question". It is an amazing work of art.
#naddr1qq…d9jj

2025-04-01 17:46:49

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I've never really gotten into Dune. I'll find time to watch the new movies eventually.

2025-04-01 17:34:56

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GM MahDood 🍍🌞

2025-04-01 17:26:28

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36 Chambers was my jam back in high school.

2025-04-01 17:18:54

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🎶😃👍
Great song! I love that ODB walked in, uninvited, so high he didn't know what side of the continent he was on, and still dropped a killer verse. Legend 😂
https://youtu.be/1FPxXAjNVrY

2025-04-01 16:45:13

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GM node 🌞☕

2025-04-01 16:37:47

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LFG!
Into a little yogurt for breakfast, yes.

2025-03-31 22:37:57

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I got @nprofile…dcxr earlier, so it's already worth it 👍

2025-03-31 22:32:25

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I'm down with olives on things, pizza included.
I'm not a fan just by themselves though strangely.

2025-03-31 20:35:43

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Pineapple Pizza Blockclock 🤔

2025-03-31 20:30:29

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That's a banger

2025-03-31 19:38:55

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Probably repacked Canadian stuff anyways. 🇨🇦 produces like 70% of world production, most of which is exported stateside 😂

2025-03-31 19:14:57

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Maybe sure to research a bit on securing a Linux install. A lightning node with any amount of Bitcoin on it is a juicy target, and you will have to enable remote management connections, being a VPS and all. Local solutions are easier to secure, because you can expose only the Bitcoin connection to the Internet, keeping the management local only.

2025-03-31 19:05:13

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Same 👍

2025-03-31 19:00:40

TFW you take the time to answer people's questions in #asknostr and they respond with a like.
https://media.tenor.com/TD6rTrxKG-IAAAAC/blank-stare-homelander.gif

2025-03-31 18:56:42

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No there is a multitude of hardware that can run Bitcoin and lightning nodes. Start9 is an option for people who aren't able to set up their own server.

2025-03-31 18:54:05

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Yes.

2025-03-31 17:36:04

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Dozens©®™
https://i.nostr.build/kP0NcYk7KOjOHu2j.jpg

2025-03-31 17:23:39

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https://media.tenor.com/ucDibDuGFx8AAAAC/baguette-rush-b.gif

2025-03-31 16:33:12

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Yes.
Be funny
Be helpful
Be artistic
Be constructive
There are lots of things you can do that will encourage others to zap you.

2025-03-31 16:11:10

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Nobody is going to install multiple apps to use the Internet.

2025-03-31 16:04:33

GM 🌞☕
I had a great sleep.
Now I'm having great coffee.
https://v.nostr.build/0Y5kUiWym6fPKPqZ.mp4

2025-03-31 06:37:39

This will fix Nostr 🚀
#nevent1q…hfwa

2025-03-31 05:11:10

What's a better bait post for engagement?
A - Nostr is dead
B - I like pineapple on pizza
Please vote in the comments 👍

2025-03-31 04:48:13

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VC dweebs stressing about their investment 😂

2025-03-31 04:36:35

The sky is falling!
#nevent1q…xws3

2025-03-31 04:33:02

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I think it's hard to judge where Nostr *should* be. What do you compare it to? X a 20 year old multinational Corp worth billions? BlueSky, a 6 year old project with over $700M in funding?
Nostr is a donation funded 3 year old project. It has no central leader, development happens at the edges, by devs who don't necessarily agree on how to move forward. This will be slower, but promises more chance for innovation.
I think a better comparison is Linux. At the 3 year mark it had just reached 1.0. the first Linux distros had just been started, Slackware, and a bit later Debian. It was something only nerds used, but because it had a group of dedicated and committed devs and users, it grew to take over the world.
The path for Nostr success, if there is one, will be similar I think. This isn't a new Twitter. It's a new way to use the Internet, and getting it right will take time. Right now is not ready to handle a flood of users IMHO, and I hope it *does* grow slowly.
A note I left to another user earlier today:
#nevent1q…e7de

2025-03-31 02:44:04

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This exactly. There always something new & constant improvement. Nostr is in its infancy still. Think the WWW in 1993 for an apt comparison. I'm sure we haven't seen a fraction of what it is capable of. We're exploring an undiscovered country.

2025-03-31 01:40:35

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With swords.

2025-03-30 18:22:12

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I'm more confused now than ever 🤣

2025-03-30 17:15:33

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I love in a city with a *lot* of greenhouses around. There are unmanned vegetable shacks dotted around the city. You grab the veggies you want, and pay on the honour system. It's great!

2025-03-30 16:23:58

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Ah, some literal firewater.

2025-03-30 16:18:38

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It's a good flavor. You see it in Asian cuisine sometimes too, peanut sauces with vinegar or citrus for the acidity. Very tasty.

2025-03-30 16:16:03

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I'm a garlic dill pickle maxi for this use case. I've never really like bread and butter pickles. I should try them again some time soon.

2025-03-30 16:09:04

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Creamy & crunchy, sweet & salty.
Such a good combo.

2025-03-30 16:08:29

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With deliciousness, yes, I am now.

2025-03-30 16:02:43

Starting the day with a delicious breakfast sandwich 🥜🥒🚀
https://npub1m64hnkh6rs47fd9x6wk2zdtmdj4qkazt734d22d94ery9zzhne5qw9uaks.blossom.band/79cd9ae1114b18fe2c97e3c7f0562f578c9fdf09ec9f6aa55625e5220c066b16.jpg
#PBandP #YESTR

2025-03-30 15:49:05

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Sometimes mutes between different clients don't work. The spec has the option for public or private mutes, and some clients support one or the other. I've noticed this will wreck my mute list sometimes, reminiscent of when your follow list gets deleted while using another client.

2025-03-30 05:55:23

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I'm a noob 😭

2025-03-30 05:45:58

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I'm disappointed in my totals though. Gotta bump those up.

2025-03-30 05:42:54

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Awesome, thanks!
Does this tie into when you where talking about more analytics previously? 👀

2025-03-30 05:09:33

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Link for more info?

2025-03-30 04:02:03

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https://i.pinimg.com/originals/35/34/c1/3534c1af57a665643dbf3451e95d9ba3.jpg

2025-03-30 03:27:58

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Thanks fishcake!

2025-03-30 03:27:28

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I did notice after a while more random npubs started showing up, so it did something 😆

2025-03-30 03:23:45

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https://media.tenor.com/_2f47bZ9odUAAAAC/finger-pointing-gets-us-nowhere-randy-marsh.gif

2025-03-30 03:13:30

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It's the same energy as someone showing you what they can do in a video game.

2025-03-30 03:10:20

I'm gonna file this one under
"Nostr Engagement Hacks"
https://i.nostr.build/JJx9OZwRNGPPC4VB.jpg
#pineapple #Nostr

2025-03-30 03:05:35

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Where you running a SatsMcd alt, and you're just saying this to throw us off the trail?
🤔😵‍💫🥄👀🧐😂

2025-03-30 02:32:45

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Pineapple juice is also key to a great jerk sauce, along with jalapenos. I love extra spicy jerk chicken.

2025-03-30 02:30:50

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It might be by now 😂

2025-03-30 02:23:14

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This is a good basic sweet and sour sauce. Use that on your meatloaf, garnish with pineapple. I usually don't use onions in my meatloaf for this style 👍
https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/sweet-and-sour-sauce/

2025-03-30 02:19:10

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Diabolical

2025-03-30 02:17:54

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Yeah that happens. There are actually tools to do exactly this with video, but I haven't played with it for months. They help with keeping things consistent between frames. I'll see if I can find a link.

2025-03-30 01:52:57

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I'm telling ya, pineapple goes great with meat! 😂

2025-03-30 01:52:18

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#YESTR
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/08/38/64/0838648e94f006ca07d422c1d7c6c860.jpg

2025-03-30 01:26:49

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GN Jay 🍍

2025-03-30 01:13:36

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ffmpeg -i input.gif output%04d.png

2025-03-30 01:10:31

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Might need some help to maintain consistency between frames. Can ChatGPT take multiple images as input?