phil

🇦🇺🦘 #AUStrich #plebchain | Network Engineer | Bitcoin | Nostr | Lightning Node Runner

Nostr Resources: https://www.austrich.net/nostr

Public Key

npub1upmh82f2vy9z3k3qwj8amx9lkkhkjjcv45y9yfyqzfj4jj5czz9qhsg8fq

NIP-05 Address

phil@nostrpurple.com

NIP-57 Address

phil@walletofsatoshi.com

Profile Code

nprofile1qqswqamn4y4xzz3gmgs8fr7anzlmttmffvx26zzjyjqpye2ef2vppzspz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduq3vamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwwpexjmtpdshxuet58dquw6

Publishing to

relay.damus.io

relay.primal.net

nostr.wine

Author Public Key

npub1upmh82f2vy9z3k3qwj8amx9lkkhkjjcv45y9yfyqzfj4jj5czz9qhsg8fq

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Last Notes

2025-04-03 03:46:28

My pre-order of these new chips arrived today. I’ve tried the tallow ones so far, nice flavour and a good crunch. Definitely better than most of the other chips I’ve tried.
https://i.nostr.build/lQYiOX7GdJmjmPwA.jpg
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#note1lap…h88q

2025-04-02 09:48:46

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Third best? 🤔🤣

2025-04-02 04:31:25

RFC 9759
"Estimating time requirements for tasks, both critical and mundane, remains a challenge in engineering, business, and everyday communication. Existing models fail due to inherent unpredictability and inconsistencies in human estimation. This document introduces the Two-Week Principle (TWP), a novel, universally adaptable time scale that seeks to standardize all temporal references to a singular, uniform duration. TWP ensures clarity, predictability, and synchronization across all sectors that rely on time-based scheduling."
https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc9759

2025-04-01 08:42:59

Sunset 🌅 Days are getting shorter now.
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2025-03-30 23:33:09

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I’m trying to find it.. the old URL I had for it doesn’t seem to go to the list anymore..

2025-03-30 07:50:59

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GM! That would have been an amazing day yesterday! Wishing you a great Sunday!

2025-03-30 07:48:24

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GM!

2025-03-28 21:32:19

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GM Marie! No rain in this part of the future! Hope you have a good weekend. I agree about the hellthread, clients need to be able to deal with these in a nice way so that people can opt out of the notifications if they wish.

2025-03-28 08:29:30

My Lofty Botanic Gardens starting to get some autumn colour.
#photography
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2025-03-27 01:56:35

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Steak with mushroom sauce
https://i.nostr.build/MfE1nl9EHS5RiNYb.jpg

2025-03-26 22:29:38

Morning walk before work
https://i.nostr.build/fBEU6sFDWmvayLUB.jpg

2025-03-25 23:55:53

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This one is located here in Australia, probably could have got cheaper if I went for a VPS located elsewhere I guess.

2025-03-25 23:40:46

I’m running a Nostr relay on a $6 per month VPS. It wouldn’t handle a lot of traffic (it is only for my own testing purposes) but Nostr relays can be run on relatively cost effective infrastructure.
#note1r4s…r738

2025-03-25 22:59:07

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Feel comfortable that you have done everything you can to minimise the risk. Split across multiple wallets, secure backups of seed phrases etc. And understand that at one point you started from nothing so you already know what needs to be done to build it up again in the worst case scenario.

2025-03-22 22:16:59

Last weekend of the fringe here in Adelaide. Some of the street performers around the city yesterday. Sword swallowing, balloon swallowing and fire!
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2025-03-21 10:02:50

Colours of Asia festival in the city earlier today.
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2025-03-20 07:37:10

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GM!

2025-03-19 01:56:48

Adelaide Central Market
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2025-03-18 06:19:50

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Also looking at them on nostr.band, they all have Primal wallet addresses and have received sats but never sent any. A couple that I looked at were up to around 13k sats so they are doing pretty well out of this scam if you multiply that by the number of accounts..!

2025-03-18 03:29:04

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I’ve noticed these types of accounts replying to some people’s GM notes too recently. They all share the same characteristics - they don’t generally engage apart from posting the same GM replies each day, they don’t post any original notes but repost presumably to make them look more legitimate, they have a single fairly generic line in their bio, and not many followers. I agree that these are fake accounts.

2025-03-16 02:44:10

Posting non-banger non-notes is underrated! 🤣
#note1myd…cjx2

2025-03-16 02:07:26

These are the things that keep me here and optimistic for the future of Nostr.
1. The friends you can make and the interesting, insightful conversations
2. Ownership and portability of your identity
3. No forced algorithms
4. Ecosystem of different interoperable apps
5. Developers who are passionate about building on this protocol
#note12vk…gzy0

2025-03-15 22:57:10

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Adelaide Showgrounds farmer’s market. I used to go to the one at Willunga since that one is closer to home but there is more variety here.
We had a couple of light showers overnight but wouldn’t have lasted more than about 5 mins each.

2025-03-15 21:51:08

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I’ve also heard that apple cider vinegar can help dissolve kidney stones. I did try that too but I don’t think it really made much difference for me.

2025-03-15 08:51:28

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It looks like they have changed the forecast for Adelaide to 0-3mm now so I’m not confident there will be much but fingers crossed for all the farmers that need it to get some rain.
The wind has stopped here, just got back from a swim at the beach, was quite nice there tonight!

2025-03-15 04:49:34

A little hot right now 🥵
https://i.nostr.build/BTjVW0beDPK7PbTO.jpg

2025-03-14 10:46:49

“Blood moon” eclipse in November 2022 that was visible from here. #photography
https://i.nostr.build/wVN6GBftePOcTGOn.jpg

2025-03-14 10:28:53

The eclipse wasn’t visible from here and there was some light around but it was still a nice full moon.
#photography #moon
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2025-03-14 05:15:00

We won’t get a good view of today’s “blood moon” eclipse here in Australia but there is a live stream from the US with a decent telescope and camera here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/bhpNCsgqwBo

2025-03-12 09:11:13

Fairly productive day at work today. Spent most of the day writing Python code to automate the generation of the router configurations required for some complex network migrations. Previously it took a long time to manually determine the require changes. Now I can just feed in a list of services to move and scripts generate the required config. Much more efficient and less prone to errors.

2025-03-11 23:16:14

Another photo from the same location yesterday.
#photography
https://i.nostr.build/hR3FmuaiYBKTKp7l.jpg
#note1ser…x8pv

2025-03-11 20:48:57

GM! Back to work today after a public holiday here on Monday and an extra day off yesterday. Wishing everyone a fantastic day! ☕️🫂💜

2025-03-11 09:18:40

Tonight’s sunset 🌅
https://i.nostr.build/ySX2Kw2gZLzhg5V0.jpg

2025-03-11 07:23:02

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Nice looking strawberry plants. I should try to grow some again. My previous attempt wasn’t very successful as the few strawberries that grew got eaten by bugs!

2025-03-11 01:36:22

View from the cliffs near Kings Beach, South Australia
#photography #longexposure
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2025-03-09 23:14:33

GM 🌞 Didn’t catch anything but it was a nice morning for it. It’s going to be a hot 37°C here today. Wishing everyone a great day!
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2025-03-07 23:49:25

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2025-03-07 22:55:15

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Glad to hear that everything is ok where you are! I’ve been checking the network monitoring at work and we have seen NBN Internet services drop in some areas but that seems to be due to localised power outages rather than any major infrastructure damage.

2025-03-07 13:03:49

Adelaide Fringe street performers today.
https://i.nostr.build/9qE1b2LKt3B33vOv.jpg
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2025-03-07 11:45:25

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GM!

2025-03-06 23:09:18

Another experiment with film photography. This Ricoh XR-1 originally belonged to my uncle. I've had it for a while but never used it until I decided to put a roll of film in it a couple of weeks ago. I don't know exactly how old this one is (the model was originally released in 1977) but it hadn't been used for at least 15 years. I had no idea if it was going to still work but gave it a good clean, put some new batteries in it at which point the light meter started working (it is fully manual operation apart with the batteries only used for the light meter). While the photos I took with it maybe aren't particularly exciting, it did prove that the camera works. The only thing I found didn’t work is the counter so it was hard to track how many photos I had taken. The film was Fujifilm C200. https://i.nostr.build/P8vS0l8dfkNJIhcc.jpg https://i.nostr.build/DsSECYSzueTKYyrh.jpg https://i.nostr.build/2cTXKGJ0QGVEO56l.jpg https://i.nostr.build/ctsKSRlYAJyn1HkT.jpg https://i.nostr.build/mqzntQ7vmLPOL0g3.jpg

2025-03-06 06:28:02

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Interesting topic. I find myself that I often stick to some good habits for a while but then they fall away and some bad habits come in. It is sometimes difficult to figure out exactly what changed to cause this shift and the find the motivation to get back to the good habits.

2025-03-06 04:36:15

Wild kangaroo and organic grass-fed beef brisket. These taste pretty good for a snack. https://i.nostr.build/E6guSrJgUK22kDhC.jpg https://i.nostr.build/myRhATSFm5Qos5uw.jpg

2025-03-04 09:13:45

Tonight’s walk. Warm night, still 30°C now. https://i.nostr.build/x0KoR8uwira2Bs3W.jpg

2025-03-03 23:49:01

Hoping that the #AUStriches in QLD and northern NSW will be safe and out of the path of Cyclone Alfred.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/tropical-cyclone-alfred-predicted-path-landfall-map-explainer/6d1cebd4-eccb-46d0-9a88-6118d26e574c

2025-03-02 00:37:25

New seed oil free chips available in Australia made with organic potatoes and cooked in either tallow or olive oil. I came across this company a while ago on Instagram and they have just started taking pre-orders. I don’t know much else about them, and they seem a little expensive for a packet of chips, but I’ve ordered some to try out of interest to see what they are like.
#AUStriches
https://www.sunseekersnacks.com/collections/all

2025-03-01 12:44:03

Adelaide Fringe https://i.nostr.build/66h2mmpKR6NrkMLa.jpg https://i.nostr.build/xzCO7mMHzz7MTzoQ.jpg https://i.nostr.build/dg8ThkAySCtAKH4K.jpg https://i.nostr.build/0rxUYDhWwrBW7AA2.jpg https://i.nostr.build/15nhAs7zsVdOatDh.jpg https://i.nostr.build/6tiBrDeOHo7zEmgS.jpg https://i.nostr.build/cQ6OiepL3fxr2XJ3.jpg

2025-02-28 23:42:32

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GM!

2025-02-28 01:02:35

A few photos from my walk in the city this morning https://i.nostr.build/Ibczp5u4O47fOC6t.jpg https://i.nostr.build/G9m1A4oPCFPG2iRP.jpg https://i.nostr.build/fsFNfjE1Xk1LJn3x.jpg https://i.nostr.build/HcdqMP1wFpAze4I1.jpg

2025-02-27 09:43:12

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2025-02-27 08:17:17

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I don’t think anyone has mentioned the @npub1jg5…6n8n Jade or their newer Jade Plus but they may be worthwhile considering. I have one of the original Jades and haven’t had any issues with it.

2025-02-27 06:19:35

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It is fairly straightforward.
For Android the app can be downloaded from https://github.com/pablof7z/olas/releases
For Apple iOS it is on TestFlight (you need to install the TestFlight app from the App Store first): https://testflight.apple.com/join/2FMVX2yM
Once the app is installed you can log in using your Nostr nsec (or create a new one if you prefer to keep it as a separate account). Olas is still new and has bugs but it basically works like Instagram and is pretty easy to use.

2025-02-27 03:06:03

Still posting photos on Olas each day
#Olas365 https://i.nostr.build/i7N2L6X8ty5QwjOT.jpg

2025-02-27 01:20:42

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We need a Nostr relay on the moon!

2025-02-26 23:49:38

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I’m using an iPhone 14 Pro

2025-02-26 23:36:29

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These are great and I agree with you that often the content of the photo matters more than what it was taken with. I find the same thing with the photos I post on Nostr, most of which are either taken with my phone or my Canon R6. I’m sure many people don’t notice much difference and, for things like the sunset photos I post, some of the photos from the phone are “better” just because that is what I was carrying when there was a great sunset to capture.

2025-02-26 02:08:18

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Agreed. Not everyone has the skills, resources, or interest to run Lightning nodes or relays properly. If everyone is running their own relay on poor quality hardware and unreliable, residential grade, Internet connections then it will likely make the user experience worse.

2025-02-26 01:43:38

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Telstra already announced earlier in the year that they were planning this in partnership with Starlink
https://www.telstra.com.au/exchange/telstra-to-bring-spacex-s-starlink-satellite-to-mobile-technolog

2025-02-25 22:28:48

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GM Marie! I would have preferred to continue sleeping today as I had to do some late night work last night but unfortunately I woke up! Hope you have a great day!

2025-02-24 22:34:00

Good morning! Sunny 33°C here today. Have a great day Nostr! ☀️🌊🫂💜 https://i.nostr.build/FMMp9I1WOZpGVRSx.jpg

2025-02-24 22:05:19

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Good morning. I think I would rather be doing that today too!

2025-02-24 20:20:39

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2025-02-24 11:54:20

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GM!

2025-02-24 11:52:36

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GM!

2025-02-24 10:40:31

Adelaide Fringe street performers https://i.nostr.build/cuzPF51jkFMygsvy.jpg https://i.nostr.build/JkWEP7X0gdf72vVg.jpg https://i.nostr.build/bE4sJbNfwwNFRhSf.jpg https://i.nostr.build/mBC2oSwpRoWbAKo3.jpg

2025-02-24 10:18:44

Gull Rock, Port Willunga, South Australia
#photography https://i.nostr.build/bJ1aqXgB5R0ZP2Sn.jpg

2025-02-24 03:34:02

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Unless something has changed recently, it only uses the relays that you configure for writes. Reads are exclusively from the cache and therefore the cache can be manipulated in any way they want to. I verified this by blocking access to the cache IP with a firewall rule and the feed stops working.
I agree that switching cache servers is an option but at this point I’m not aware of any alternative independently run cache servers.

2025-02-23 18:12:44

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GM! 🫂 I would add a mushroom sauce to go with the steak! 🍄‍🟫

2025-02-23 17:55:00

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And it is correct to call Primal a platform rather than a Nostr client since the feed is centralised and it could potentially suffer from the same issues as other centralised platforms.

2025-02-22 23:40:16

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You too!

2025-02-22 22:48:37

GM! Morning farmer’s market. Happy Sunday Nostr! https://i.nostr.build/7MFNIoIoaPbKlVvh.jpg

2025-02-22 21:04:49

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GM!

2025-02-21 04:23:51

Many talented street performers will be here in the city over the next few weeks for the Adelaide Fringe. https://v.nostr.build/tLobhF19D0LqwKkX.mp4

2025-02-21 02:27:18

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I’ve been trying to figure this out myself. From my observations it looks like it prioritises comments over zaps/likes but I think it is possibly unique commenters which is why the “influencer” GM notes end up at the top..
There could also be a weighting for those with Primal Legend status or others that they specifically want to promote as there are some that end up higher up without much engagement but it is hard to tell. Personally I don’t think it is a useful algorithm.

2025-02-19 02:33:22

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Nice! The R8 should be a great camera!

2025-02-17 02:58:10

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Yeah I wish there was a way to self host the lightning address and NWC parts of Alby Hub..

2025-02-15 01:46:36

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Glad to hear that she is ok 🫂

2025-02-15 00:50:35

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I used it for an S in my node! 😂

2025-02-15 00:14:34

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I thought it was an S or Z too!

2025-02-14 22:34:57

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2025-02-14 21:36:42

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My father registered me for Spanish citizenship when I was a child. While I’ve never actually needed it, it is useful to know I have the option to live or work in the EU if I ever want to.

2025-02-14 07:28:15

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Yeah I think if I was going to shoot a lot of black & white film it would be worthwhile buying the equipment and learning how to develop it.

2025-02-14 01:14:48

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GM!

2025-02-12 21:39:29

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Good morning!

2025-02-12 10:43:30

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These are the same reasons for me. 2 I would usually at least react to as an acknowledgment that I’ve seen it. 3 I would react to in some cases depending on if I felt it was a well intentioned comment rather than someone just trying to be argumentative (which I really haven’t experienced much).

2025-02-12 00:43:31

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I’ve noticed less eggs at the farmer’s market too and I think some of them have put up their prices. Still less than $10 for the last lot I bought though.

2025-02-12 00:08:10

Drought conditions here in South Australia. The city has a desalination plant which forms part of the mains water supply but in areas that are further out dams and tanks are drying up and people are needing to get water delivered. One of the farmers that I buy from at the farmer’s market has mentioned that these are some of worst drought conditions their family has seen.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-12/fleurieu-peninsula-adelaide-hills-water-shortage-drought/104901646

2025-02-11 02:09:30

Lunch time walk ☀️🌊
39°C here today although a little cooler near the beach. https://i.nostr.build/nkLmU4dX0lNzIyxI.jpg

2025-02-10 21:18:52

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No deleting forces you to think twice but also means accepting that everyone makes mistakes or says stupid shit sometimes! I think this is a good thing, and is one of the reasons that communication seems much more authentic on Nostr!

2025-02-10 01:54:26

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I also don’t really know who Kendrick Lamar is!

2025-02-08 20:47:06

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GM!

2025-02-08 10:11:22

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GM!

2025-02-07 08:04:04

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It does trigger me that she used tracert rather than nslookup to find out an IP address…

2025-02-07 06:40:40

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Yeah it is much better to torrent from a server in a datacentre directly plugged into the core than on a laptop. It’s faster that way! 🤣 (I couldn’t get away with that these days but in the past I had a work colleague who had a Plex server in a datacentre that he would load up to torrent all the latest movies and tv shows!)

2025-02-07 04:30:17

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Congratulations!

2025-02-07 02:23:31

Lunch. I came across one of the local restaurants doing "Porchetta Friday's" out in the street during February. Today was focaccia, porchetta cooked on charcoal, pesto rosso, basil and ricotta. Was very tasty. 😋 https://i.nostr.build/kuAwVrepTDZgMKXt.jpg

2025-02-07 01:45:54

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2025-02-07 00:37:27

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You also don’t want to pay full list price for enterprise products. When I previously worked for a company supplying enterprise network equipment, we would often get 60%-90% discount from the vendors (depending on the size of the deal and the particular products) so even after adding our margin the end customer still got it a lot cheaper than list price.

2025-02-07 00:13:52

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I generally agree with this. I’m never going to zap everything I see so not having reactions just leads to less engagement. I see likes as a simple acknowledgement that people see your notes and emoji reactions can convey a whole range of emotions that zaps don’t. I personally think that a thoughtful comment is often the best form of engagement.
Everyone uses Nostr in different ways though. I’m not here to become a content creator or influencer so for me an occasional zap is nice but I’m not trying to get zaps to earn a living.

2025-02-06 22:32:24

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GM and happy Friday!