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Want to get into something new? Want to push yourself, open doors, find a new path in life? Then why are you in a dark wood, knocking on the door of a witch's

Want to get into something new? Want to push yourself, open doors, find a new path in life? Then why are you in a dark wood, knocking on the door of a witch's hovel, begging for candy? Because that's what the corporate internet is, a tumble-down trash-heap, a sewer, filled with hucksters and peddlers. Any place that presents as an informational site but asks for your email address, just laugh and move on. There's no need for it. There's never been any need for it. It's a clear signal of ill intent. So why stay for the abuse? The real internet is still there. Maybe you just stopped seeing it. It's on millions of small personal websites, on the internet archive, wikis, forums, via torrents, IPFS, Tor sites - but you won't find that through Google or other broken "search engines" - they just lead you back to the witch's cottage. There is a world of immense value, kindness and reciprocity out there. But it's 2022, so you have to work extra, extra hard to find it.

chayesfss 4y ago
You, myself, yes we can get around these but that doesn't mean that we shouldn't burn that barrier down when we see it. Make it easier for people who just want to understand in the hope of a better life.
- nonrandomstring 4y ago
  Much as I hate "social media" I often wish this forum was better geared for longer exchanges and conversations, because I'd love to discuss with you how we do this. Just keep chipping away in every-day life is my only suggestion.
  - chayesfss 4y ago
    When I think about the problem statement I see some type of identity verification service which can be public and require higher level KYC before granting access. Think if the tech sites allowed for student access like a Facebook social loving integration. Instead of directing to fb they could be directed to an IdP which contains validated age metadata that the sp would accept and then minimize privilege gates?

chayesfss 4y ago

You, myself, yes we can get around these but that doesn't mean that we shouldn't burn that barrier down when we see it. Make it easier for people who just want to understand in the hope of a better life.

nonrandomstring 4y ago
Much as I hate "social media" I often wish this forum was better geared for longer exchanges and conversations, because I'd love to discuss with you how we do this. Just keep chipping away in every-day life is my only suggestion.
- chayesfss 4y ago
  When I think about the problem statement I see some type of identity verification service which can be public and require higher level KYC before granting access. Think if the tech sites allowed for student access like a Facebook social loving integration. Instead of directing to fb they could be directed to an IdP which contains validated age metadata that the sp would accept and then minimize privilege gates?