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I don't post for zaps because I have a real job for stacking sats. I post because I want to use a censorship resistant and decentralized communications protocol. I do it for my own pleasure and I like that I can express my appreciation for other posts with monetary value. I also like to say retard. But if you can't afford to zap more than 1 sat then why zap at all? Keep the sats, you clearly need them. However, if you can afford it but are concerned about what 1 sat will be worth in 50 years, then you're probably a miser. You probably never donated a meaningful sum to any bitcoin or nostr project. You probably never supported your fellow bitcoiners or nostriches during their times of need in a significant way. You probably still own socks and underwear with holes in them. These are not character traits that should be celebrated lmao. The point of bitcoin is to build a better life, not to live like a poor person until you die. image

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I am honored to be the inspiration for this meme. Honestly I am laughing out loud. Your points are excellent, and I’ll admit to having a dose of miser in me. But I do believe in supporting valuable work. Mostly for me that’s been environmental conservation. But I value and support thinkers like @npub1a2cw...w83a and @Saifedean Ammous, and Andrew Heaton (of The Political Orphanage). And I enjoy and value your work as well. You’ve even helped me evolve my views on zaps. I had started at 21 as standard by default, then made it 42, and am adjusting upwards. Hence, please accept my zap worth two delicious home-brewed cups of coffee or tea, and share them with someone over a few tasty memes.
Me and my underwear that's barely hanging on by the waste band don't appreciate that sentiment. I think getting your full money's worth out of products and minimizing waste is an admirable character trait. I even reuse old socks and undies as shop rags. I agree with everything else you said though, 1 sat zaps are both gay and retarded