Zion and ArcadeCity have a few things in common.

It all feels like a mix of vaporware and beta-grade software that is perpetually either coming soon, being rebranded, being rearchitected, or almost ready.

Hope to be proven wrong.

Just go check-out the PRs on some of the repos for both projects.

Sounds like a StackerConf 🤘

I think the recent fud is because you chose wasabi for coinjoin, when its said that wasabi partners with a leading anti-privacy webcrawler like chainalysis who acts for governments and big tech. That's something I'd expect from ledger perhaps, but didn't see that coming from trezor. I guess I'd like you to justify the use of wasabi and let us know (those of us who are worried) how using wasabi won't compromise our privacy.

Some libertarians argue that open borders can only work if there is no welfare state.

Some response:

• 1 - I agree, plenty of content
• 2 - This is the big one I think could be worked on. I often go directly to the comments section on HN because the comments have much more nuance and analysis than the actual article. I don't know how to increase comments (and comment quality) but through more users.
• 3 - I think this is actually of minor importance. The features are rich enough that the site can be used for it's primary purpose. I would like to see a 'referral' type of functionality so I can spend some money to add some friends, should they want it, but otherwise minor tweaks with loading speed, bios etc. are nice but not going to make an appreciable difference. Personally, I would prioritize on features based on user growth potential (referral, etc.) but, regardless, I think key functionality and functionality shipping speed is good.
• 4 - You did a 'where did you find SN' question a little while ago and I was surprised at the diversity of channels that people found this site. Though anecdotal, I would take that to mean there are many different avenues into SN, so casting a wide net and advertising in many different internet venues is valid, at this point.

Though a little tangential, and very low priority, I would like to see a kind of "state of SN", displaying user growth, current number of users, where users heard of SN, etc. etc. Maybe this could be done quarterly or yearly? Not critical or anything but it would be nice to see how many other lurkers like me are on here and to get a general sense of how many people are involved.

Just a random thought, there's some "web monetization" folks that essentially allow you to 'tip' the websites you go to (maybe by buying coins through some host and then going to a site with a referral link or other identifier?). Maybe there's some way to provide a 'tip website' feature for sites, links or people that support it, so that you can not only tip the person who submitted the link but also tip the creator of the content as well? Though potentially ripe for abuse, this might help drive users by a kind of word of mouth advertising.

Question #5: What would you like to see the Bitcoin community do to improve the perception of Bitcoin for those outside of the industry? Does it matter what nocoiners think of Bitcoiners?

I'm an older guy (40+). Not as old as @DarthCoin but I do know how to code so I make up for it in other ways :)

The funny thing about being older and having more life experience is that you have a difference perspective. You see things a different way because you've already been there and done that.

Some might call it wisdom. It doesn't mean you're more intelligent or have more knowledge about a particular topic but it does tend to mean you see through more bullshit.

TOXIC is just a perception. Two different people can read the same thing and have different feelings about it. When I read something @DarthCoin wrote I don't always agree but I always try to consider why he's saying without dismissing it. I ask myself, what piece of the puzzle am I missing? I try to fill gaps in my knowledge by listening to people with more experience than I.

The other thing that happens when you get older is that you realize how much time people waste trying to be nice to each other. Your recent breakup is a perfect example of this. Sometimes people are too afraid to say what they really mean. They think hurting people's feelings matters more than telling the truth. But the alternative wasting people's precious time on this earth. Spending years in a toxic relationship is much worse than being toxic with words.

The reason breakups hurt is because your expectations didn't match up with reality. That's all. You spent 2 years trying to make it work and it didn't. That fucking sucks. But if something isn't working you've only got two choices, you can spend another 2 years trying to fix it or you can end it and move on with your life. It's never an easy choice.

Nevertheless, the choice has been made and now there's a new path forward. That's a good thing. See it as a new door opening and an opportunity to experience whatever life has to bring you next. It might not feel like it now but it's actually a pretty exciting pivot point that we only get to experience every so often.