51 sats \ 4 replies \ @bataroot 14 Jun 2023 \ on: Damus, where are your cojones? nostr
It's sad for Damus.
But implicitly trusting a centralized permissioned app store to distribute your permission-less client was never going to work.
The argument that to make something a success for normies, we need to comply is a losing strategy in the long term.
Apple has convinced users that the only way to securely install apps is through their vetted app store.
Big mistake.
If your OS does not let you choose to install and verify a package yourself directly from the developers, use only web apps, or stay a digital serf.
Some of us who already started the journey of digital Independence in accordance with the permission-less nature of bitcoin and nostr have to step-up and help.
“If your OS”
Again the hubris and no sense of numbers.
What percentage of people do you think are on graphene and others???? Less than 1%
We aren’t fighting Apple because YOU (early adopter/foss) need any help installing third party apps…
WE ARE FIGHTING FOR THE REGARD PLEB’s RIGHT TO INSTALL FOSS FROM THEIR APPSTORE THE ONLY WAY THEY KNOW HOW.
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sure, go ahead and have nice little arguments with Apple's centralized app store moderators.
And while you are at it, do the same with the state, all for the benefit of the plebs and their "rights".
in the meantime, I'll take care of my own and increase the 1% a little bit every day.
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Fair, I am also taking care of my own. I guess I might be referencing the "lack of mass adoption" FUD, which will be resolved over time.
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🤝
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