Parler Review: It’s certainly a thing I guess.

Parler

Parler splashed into the drawers of every rightist netizen this week, as it squished its way into public favor with the endorsement by Trumpist acolytes everywhere. People are hailing it as a utopia of free speech and expression, and lauding its alleged censor resistance, despite no actual censor resistance being present on the site, and … Read moreParler Review: It’s certainly a thing I guess.

No, Bitcoin Is Not Fiat Currency | WTF?

I guess we’re doing this. For some reason, using Google doesn’t do well enough for some people, and I need to write a thing on this. Given a conversation I recently had with some folks I normally respect, it’s become clear to me that this is a matter of undue contention. And yeah, I do … Read moreNo, Bitcoin Is Not Fiat Currency | WTF?

Patreon Killers 1: Interviewing Johnathan Hales of BitBacker, A Crypto Alternative

BitBacker, Patreon

I had the pleasure of an email interview with Johnathan Hales, founder of BitBacker, and free speech advocate. Until I get my ass to Olympia, or move to LA, this will be my primary interview format. My internet here isn’t even internet, so I think obviously, I’m invested in earning money doing this. What concerns … Read morePatreon Killers 1: Interviewing Johnathan Hales of BitBacker, A Crypto Alternative