When I start feeling black-pilled when I check Nostr, I figure out who to unfollow (often to follow again when times change). You know, the feeling that the walls in every country in the world are closing in on us, and we just hope we can outrun the corruption long enough to live our lives. I get scared too. But I'm always looking to point people to hope.

It's the value of an algorithm we control - I can choose whose notes I see, mute npubs I really would like to never see again, and mute words that don't need to be part of my day.

I'm not complaining or rebuking anyone, only expressing that balance between awareness and sanity, and the importance of knowing truth without losing joy.

Thanks to all who bring a wholesome, productive, cheerful contrast to the important news we know we also need. It helps us be aware and still enjoy the life we've been given.

@Contra mentioned helping each other find new follows... I'll mention a few who brighten my day:
@Kat, @Bitcoinbonden, @ATELIER LUG, @JLHoffmanGuitars, @The Babylon Bee (even if it's only a bot), @GlobalTraces, @SeedVaultMarket, @Delta Kid.