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Re: Forbidden Archives - Privacy-focused blog on Tor, Gemini and Nym Mixnet

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Christopher Howard wrote:
>> Don’t get me wrong, it’s a noble cause but it usually results in capsules
>> being about Gemini and not much else. At some point, you do run out of
>> interesting things to talk about and share about Gemini that it just sorts
>> of fizzle out on its own.
>>
>> Glad that there are those who use Gemini for some utility beyond just
>> wanting Gemini to be real.

+10000 :)

> I like gemini and gemtext because it is has the simplicity and elegance
> of writing a text document, but with a few things added to make it
> practical: in particular, hyperlinks, and the gemfeed spec.

I quote.

> I'm subscribed to quite a few feeds from folks who generally don't write
> about gemini itself, but rather their hobbies — such as gardening — or
> their special areas of expertise. Speaking generally, it seems like most
> of the people who are really obsessed with the details of the protocol
> itself, or the social movement, end up getting upset about something or
> other and leaving in a huff (e.g., "this feature I want wasn't added").
> Or going back to some other platform where they will get more likes and
> followers.
> 
I totally agree with you. :)

My capsule hosts articles that challenge certain narratives. 
Nothing illegal, just inconvenient truths that powerful people would rather not see published. 
Tor gives me plausible deniability and makes takedown requests essentially meaningless.

But beyond the practical necessity, I genuinely love Gemini for what it is. 
The text-first philosophy, the simplicity of gemtext formatting, the absence of tracking and JavaScript bloat,
it's perfect for someone who actually wants to write and read, not "consume content" or "engage with media."

Capsules mostly about Gemini itself. 
Fair point. 
Mine isn't. 

It's about history, politics, privacy, and things that matter. 
Gemini is just the vehicle, not the destination.
And yes, Tor + Gemini works beautifully. 

Fast, reliable, uncensorable. 

Some might say onion services go against Gemini's "keep it simple" ethos. 

In this case complexity becomes a feature, it's not a bug.

Gabx

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gemini://n5ry24fweklbn562o7fnyefanygtwxlgi7aevn26huuxqlsftxy5ljqd.onion/

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