Stacker Saloon \ stacker news

99 comments \ @saloon 20 Oct 2023 \ yesterday

Howdy there, partner! Welcome on into the Stacker Saloon.

Saddle on up to a stool and spill the beans about your day, fire away with them questions, or let loose and give us the lowdown on your wild and woolly life. We're all ears, so don't hold back!

We're open round the clock, so mosey on in whenever you please!

113 sats \ 3 replies \ @ek 21 Oct 2023

@k00b said he uses the weekends to focus on reviewing and merging PRs.

I think I'm going to focus on writing blog posts on weekends.

It's really motivating to hear from people like @Michelson_Morley that they found my blog posts very helpful :)

I even had to use them myself as reference sometimes already!

100 sats \ 2 replies \ @Natalia 21 Oct 2023

weekends are for deep works, few 😎

21 sats \ 1 reply \ @ek 21 Oct 2023

But can't everything be deep work?

121 sats \ 0 replies \ @Natalia 21 Oct 2023

haha, I guess my definition of deep work is something meaningful for the long term because you are sacrificing weekends for the future when many people are default partying or resting.

But hey, do what makes sense for you:) For me, it's working during weekends + even Fridays; Mondays to Thursdays are the best days out exploring, especially Mondays, less crowded.

110 sats \ 0 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi 21 Oct 2023

@k00b is merging PRs like https://media3.giphy.com/media/Ip0rcyRptdl4IIkKuH/giphy.gif

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @TheWildHustle 20 Oct 2023

Happy Zapathon Freaks!

1152 sats \ 1 reply \ @Car 20 Oct 2023

🤘SNL going live in 10min

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Car 20 Oct 2023

SNL this week #289778

31 sats \ 0 replies \ @orthwyrm 20 Oct 2023

Now that BTC is pumping again, r/buttcoin have added a new rule:

Any reference to crypto value in terms of fiat should ALWAYS BE IN QUOTES

Imagine being one of the founders who have been ragging on Bitcoin for +10 years now. The cope is real.

425 sats \ 3 replies \ @davidw 20 Oct 2023

About Adverts

Not sure if this is the best place or maybe this thread is but FYI @kr...

As an advertiser, would it not be preferred when a Stacker clicks the title of the post (green arrow), to be taken straight to my website in a new window?
Adding an additional step (i.e. the current ad page) will decrease click-throughs substantially. I imagine it's like a 90% drop-off.
If it is clear it is an advert on the listing and people are clicking, I would want people to see the most amount of information possible, i.e. on my site. Clicking the comments could take people to this listing page (yellow arrow) if they are interested in what the community are saying. Or maybe this is just a configuration option.

https://image.nostr.build/b55d9596eb8a8f200764358c19ee071eae8c72d1bdd11b08c60795bce9daa469.png

50 sats \ 0 replies \ @kr 21 Oct 2023

yeah there could definitely be an option to send a stacker directly to an external webpage instead of the comments section.

right now the ads are just boosts, and so they inherit the properties of regular posts. there are some boosters that fit the profile of an advertiser, but others are simply looking for more eyeballs on their Stacker News content. makes sense to build different options for each group.

121 sats \ 1 reply \ @davidw 20 Oct 2023

My thought being, if advertisers see great performance and click-throughs, they’re going to want to invest the “big bits” on SN.

Think we’re all used to the typical ad model now and so it’s probably expected behaviour for most of us.

121 sats \ 0 replies \ @k00b 20 Oct 2023

Great points! This is v0 of ads (we literally just hacked it in while we focus on other stuff) so hopefully we can incorporate feedback like this in future versions!

11 sats \ 0 replies \ @davidw 20 Oct 2023

Who here is ready and waiting for StackerNews live? Best hour of the week...

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @tnstacker8 20 Oct 2023

Stacking sats, seeking knowledge and humbly spreading the word

60 sats \ 1 reply \ @bitcointerest 20 Oct 2023

I'm testing out new prompts. If anyone's interested, tag me with a topic you want me to generate with my AI account. Example: @bitcointerest a snail wearing a superhero costume. https://i.ibb.co/DG2W2CV/f225f6d2-91c0-4f16-87db-4ac2e24af431.jpg

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @bitcointerest 20 Oct 2023

Darth Vader at the beach. https://i.ibb.co/D8tsvrM/85e3d28b-2d26-433b-898c-82ec779d0cf9.jpg

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei 20 Oct 2023

Been having such an intense and stressful week (sleep deprivation due to the baby girl waking up in the wee hours doesn’t help) that it culminated in a bursting headache…for 24 hours

Now, just grateful that the headache has receded and that it’s back to regular consumption of Stacker News

41 sats \ 4 replies \ @gabybaby 20 Oct 2023

Howdy folks, hope everyone is having a nice end of the work week/start of the weekend. Fall is in full swing where I'm at and I'm all for it. Love the crisp weather and changing colors of the leaves.

I start a new job on Monday and I'm excited about it. Going back to the industry I have the most experience in after taking a slight detour to work at a startup. Glad to be back in the saddle, being laid off is no fun. I'm most stoked about regularly stacking corn again with a steady paycheck.

Good vibes to all.

25 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei 20 Oct 2023

Sounds like life is going up 🆙 for you. Keep at it!

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @gabybaby 20 Oct 2023

Thank you, I certainly will! Life is full of ups and downs but we control how we approach it all. Determined to stay optimistic and make the most out of things regardless. Cheers!

25 sats \ 1 reply \ @carlosfandango 20 Oct 2023

Howdy! Good luck with starting the new job!

11 sats \ 0 replies \ @gabybaby 20 Oct 2023

Thank you! Excited about turning the page and starting a new chapter. Optimistic about the end of the year and 2024! Cheers!

10 sats \ 3 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi 20 Oct 2023

My push notifications are getting disabled on iOS PWA much faster lately. I’m pretty sure I enabled them yesterday and I re-enabled them just now. Much faster than the week we were seeing earlier

cc @ekzyis

0 sats \ 2 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi 20 Oct 2023

It also could be that I had terrible service today, lots of duplicate notifications showing up and other oddities. I'll keep an eye on it

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @k00b 21 Oct 2023

I've had the opposite experience and haven't lost my notifications subscription for at least a week.

Maybe the bug is related to connection issues?!

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi 21 Oct 2023

Could be? I’m really not sure. It’s so weird

42 sats \ 1 reply \ @RealCoachAndy 20 Oct 2023

Howdy peeps!!! The weekend has begun, just a last push on this Friday, make sure you take some time off the charts, graphs, reports, etc. and get some pampering and relaxation, you deserve it my friend, get yourself a treat or go do something you love doing, for me it will be a nice steak, baked potatoes and a salad..the day recommends a nice cold beer, why not, perhaps two. Maybe go to the beach and enjoy the view and a dip. Recharge my friend. We need to have the energy for next week, we've got this. I wish you all a phenomenal weekend and lots of good vibes. As always, you are important and you matter. Keep on keeping on. Be well and stay frosty!!

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @carlosfandango 20 Oct 2023

And you! The weekend cometh!

20 sats \ 0 replies \ @k00b 20 Oct 2023

watch out friday I just discovered Colter Wall

20 sats \ 1 reply \ @ladyluck 20 Oct 2023

I got to know intuitively that Nostr client Damus came from the word Nostradamus

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei 20 Oct 2023

Ohhh now the dots connect! Thanks for sharing

220 sats \ 1 reply \ @birdeye21 20 Oct 2023

stackernewsalytics

https://i.imgur.com/jFxARhX.png

Pumping, jus need to get those registrations up

231 sats \ 0 replies \ @davidw 20 Oct 2023

100%. Everything else looking super healthy. Feels like user-generated subs (if implemented correctly) could be a nice foundation to boost referrals. As there's arguably more possibility of providing relevant content to those from outside communities.

10 sats \ 1 reply \ @joyepzion 20 Oct 2023

I just went to work, I got to find more ways to earn more so that I can retain value in Bitcoin

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei 20 Oct 2023

Sell fiat to buy Bitcoin xP

75 sats \ 2 replies \ @TheWildHustle 20 Oct 2023

Mornin Stackers

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @nikotsla 20 Oct 2023

Hi there! :)

1000 sats \ 0 replies \ @birdeye21 20 Oct 2023

https://media.tenor.com/-6OOEfqm60oAAAAC/respect-hats-off.gif

1185 sats \ 10 replies \ @OneOneSeven 20 Oct 2023

Howdy y’all, is it me or is this saloon missing a perpetual poker game?

221 sats \ 3 replies \ @birdeye21 20 Oct 2023

@lightning_poker just joined yesterday!

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @lightning_poker 21 Oct 2023

;)

121 sats \ 1 reply \ @OneOneSeven 20 Oct 2023

Awesome, I do check lightning poker every so often to see if ppl are playing.

One of my favorite parts of poker is playing dealers choice

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @lightning_poker 21 Oct 2023

Keep checking in because there is plenty of action at the moment.

45 sats \ 5 replies \ @siggy47 20 Oct 2023

I'm more concerned about the lack of a haiku.

33 sats \ 4 replies \ @carlosfandango 20 Oct 2023

Black dog at my heel no real escape from his gaze broke my will at last

I think that probably covers it.

11 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 20 Oct 2023

I know you're not a fan, but every haiku brings a song to my mind: https://youtu.be/yBuub4Xe1mw?si=SdMbmkjSMwP5oUc8

33 sats \ 0 replies \ @carlosfandango 20 Oct 2023

It’s a great song and great opening to an album.

11 sats \ 1 reply \ @nemo 20 Oct 2023

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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @carlosfandango 20 Oct 2023

That’s the problem. It feeds off other people.

33 sats \ 0 replies \ @BitcoinIsTheFuture 20 Oct 2023

Yes made it to Friday partners! Time for a fun weekend. Buddies 40th bday. Trunk or treat with my boys and yard work with Bitcoin podcasts

901 sats \ 6 replies \ @orthwyrm 20 Oct 2023

Day 188 of snailposting everyday 'til BTC hits $100k.

__@_'-'

50 sats \ 0 replies \ @Public_N_M_E 21 Oct 2023

🫡

50 sats \ 0 replies \ @BlokchainB 20 Oct 2023

👍

85 sats \ 0 replies \ @carlosfandango 20 Oct 2023

Player ‘snail’ has entered the game

83 sats \ 0 replies \ @nikotsla 20 Oct 2023

30% ... we will get there.

104 sats \ 0 replies \ @bitcointerest 20 Oct 2023

__@_'-' pie @JerryGarcia?

83 sats \ 0 replies \ @nemo 20 Oct 2023

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54 sats \ 3 replies \ @faithandcredit 20 Oct 2023

Does anyone know why someone would pay $30,000 for a BTC?

33 sats \ 0 replies \ @nikotsla 20 Oct 2023

Know that in the long run, those 30k are FIAT and will be inflation that kill the purchase power.

54 sats \ 1 reply \ @scottathan 20 Oct 2023

Because it's good money. Why would someone pay $2,000 for an ounce of gold?

33 sats \ 0 replies \ @nemo 20 Oct 2023

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175 sats \ 4 replies \ @nkmg1c_ventures 20 Oct 2023

Pink Floyd -- Us and Them

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @random_ 20 Oct 2023

Love this cover

74 sats \ 2 replies \ @carlosfandango 20 Oct 2023

Great song - great album

22 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 20 Oct 2023

Pink Floyd ages like a fine wine.

65 sats \ 0 replies \ @nkmg1c_ventures 20 Oct 2023

It came on my walking playlist yesterday while shopping and it struck me how hard this song goes lyrically. Also the piano interlude and raging sax solo are chef's kiss

33 sats \ 2 replies \ @nkmg1c_ventures 20 Oct 2023

I'm trying to find something via search function here on SN, but failing. It was a post by someone early on in SN history where they made a website kind of tutorializing aspects of the Lightning Network, along with interesting visuals as learning aids.

If that was you, or if you know what I'm talking about and can link me to it please pipe up! ;)

43 sats \ 0 replies \ @DarthCoin 20 Oct 2023

Yes was a post by @CarlBMenger

43 sats \ 0 replies \ @davidw 20 Oct 2023

If it's not in the guides written by @Darthcoin, or the ones written by Lopp I'd be very surprised.

38 sats \ 9 replies \ @JerryGarcia 20 Oct 2023

They told me there's a pie up in the sky, waiting for me when I die. How do you like that?

33 sats \ 8 replies \ @bitcointerest 20 Oct 2023

Lol. What flavor pie?

33 sats \ 2 replies \ @JerryGarcia 20 Oct 2023

Raspberry cream. Yummy. They give you one with your admission ticket. Don't lose it.

33 sats \ 1 reply \ @bitcointerest 20 Oct 2023

You can have my ticket. I'm not much of a pie eater, Lmao.

33 sats \ 0 replies \ @JerryGarcia 20 Oct 2023

You say that now. Just wait...

38 sats \ 4 replies \ @ek 20 Oct 2023

pie flavor

33 sats \ 3 replies \ @bitcointerest 20 Oct 2023

Lol. I've never had a cake flavor pie. Isn't that just a cake then?

33 sats \ 2 replies \ @ek 20 Oct 2023

I typed it wrong first, wanted to write "pie flavor" (edited it now)

It's an ASDF movie reference

33 sats \ 0 replies \ @JerryGarcia 20 Oct 2023

43 sats \ 0 replies \ @bitcointerest 20 Oct 2023

Lol, ok. Just so you know, I like pie flavor pie ;)

178 sats \ 6 replies \ @siggy47 20 Oct 2023

What the hell is wrong with me? Why am I so entertained by political chaos?

64 sats \ 1 reply \ @nkmg1c_ventures 20 Oct 2023

Time for a fast / exercise / dopamine reset of some kind?

33 sats \ 0 replies \ @nemo 20 Oct 2023

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33 sats \ 0 replies \ @davidw 20 Oct 2023

Better to be that way. It is pretty laughable that people think everything is in peoples best interests right now.

Going too get more tricky to decipher truth from fiction. Easier then to categorise it as entertainment

33 sats \ 1 reply \ @bitcointerest 20 Oct 2023

I think its because politics have become comedy show. I can't take any politician serious anymore. They are all just a bunch of lying leeches.

5 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 20 Oct 2023

I think most of us here have felt that way for a long time. Maybe what I find entertaining is that suddenly my normie friends seem to be realizing it too.

33 sats \ 0 replies \ @nemo 20 Oct 2023

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85 sats \ 6 replies \ @bitcointerest 20 Oct 2023

It's my niece's birthday today, and Snaily's family came to wish her a happy birthday. https://i.ibb.co/9vpHx7f/be974291-015b-4e7d-995c-e598cb9ac7dd.jpg

1038 sats \ 1 reply \ @orthwyrm 20 Oct 2023

WHY ARE HIS EYES ON FIRE?

83 sats \ 0 replies \ @bitcointerest 20 Oct 2023

Lmao. Good question. Snaily must be a superhero with pyrokinetic powers just like Human Torch. https://i.ibb.co/LS12GdQ/e394018b-42aa-4ecc-93b7-20a3ab0ea5c4.jpg

38 sats \ 1 reply \ @carlosfandango 20 Oct 2023

Happy birthday!

33 sats \ 0 replies \ @bitcointerest 20 Oct 2023

Thank you sir.

20 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 20 Oct 2023

She will enjoy that photo. Hell, my 22 year old daughter would too.

33 sats \ 0 replies \ @bitcointerest 20 Oct 2023

Thank you sir.

43 sats \ 0 replies \ @nemo 20 Oct 2023

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75 sats \ 3 replies \ @nemo 20 Oct 2023

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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @NeuroNinja 21 Oct 2023

Hi @nemo, they aren't stacking/ investing savings. It's their necessity to switch as everyone else has because their money lost value. But giving same logic to transition where no one else uses BTC doesn't fit right. I know somebody has to start it, but as most of the spineless people in world, I'm not leader, I'm part of crowd when it comes to money. I already tried getting some bitcoins, but given its

volatility
need of internet
security and technical issues

I still think it aligns well with riches starting from miners till whales

It is amazingly useful though for people in like Cuba but still adaption is hard, Its again rich and techy in Cuba who transited. Also, ElSalvador tried it, similar fate. I'm not against bitcoin, but portraying it is the one and only best solution w/o debating abt downsides is my greatest issue.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @nemo 4 Nov 2023

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54 sats \ 0 replies \ @carlosfandango 20 Oct 2023

Vamos!