Nopesiedaisy on Nostr: What do you think is the long-term harm, though? From my experience, people come to ...
What do you think is the long-term harm, though?
From my experience, people come to Nostr because they want real social engagement with people they have something in common with. Nostr is generally a very friendly and welcoming space where people help each other and let their guard down a bit so they can be themselves and have a laugh.
Yeah, pretty convincing fake accounts will take advantage of that. Fake female accounts will get a bunch of zaps, for a bit. But, unless they are pulling some big scam - I'm not aware of any - the damage is minimal. Sooner or later they will be found out. Sincerity is hard to fake for an extended period of time.
I have gut feelings about accounts, but generally I give them the benefit of the doubt until the evidence becomes clear. When it does, I don't get mad at myslf or anyone else for not seeing it earlier.
I don't know if we can keep what we love about Nostr alive, if we treat new accounts with open suspicion and are all on guard making it hard to be welcoming.
That being said, we do need to watch out for each other. Call it like you see it. I think, luckily, the small technology barrier with Nostr onboarding works in our favor as a filter in this regard.
From my experience, people come to Nostr because they want real social engagement with people they have something in common with. Nostr is generally a very friendly and welcoming space where people help each other and let their guard down a bit so they can be themselves and have a laugh.
Yeah, pretty convincing fake accounts will take advantage of that. Fake female accounts will get a bunch of zaps, for a bit. But, unless they are pulling some big scam - I'm not aware of any - the damage is minimal. Sooner or later they will be found out. Sincerity is hard to fake for an extended period of time.
I have gut feelings about accounts, but generally I give them the benefit of the doubt until the evidence becomes clear. When it does, I don't get mad at myslf or anyone else for not seeing it earlier.
I don't know if we can keep what we love about Nostr alive, if we treat new accounts with open suspicion and are all on guard making it hard to be welcoming.
That being said, we do need to watch out for each other. Call it like you see it. I think, luckily, the small technology barrier with Nostr onboarding works in our favor as a filter in this regard.