Dr. Hax on Nostr: As someone who grew up when only doctors and drug dealers had pagers (and later, ...

As someone who grew up when only doctors and drug dealers had pagers (and later, cellular telephones), some things still strike me as being bizarre.

For example, buying things from someone used to be that you gave the person money (which we now call "cash") and they're give you the object.

Now, people need a big tech/finance company who decide whether these people can do business, or even make a donation! Sexy photos? PayPal says no. A hunting rife for your daughter? Nope. Wikileaks. LOL, no.

For legal purchases, it seems very strange that a private company would decide what is allowed. It's stranger yet that most people think this is just normal and acceptable.

I've been enjoying buying things from local establishments whenever I can and paying in cash. It's not that I'm trying to hide the quantity of shredded cheese I buy from the grocery store, which local artists I support, or how much I donate to non-profits. It's just a return to a simpler time and a way to stick it to big corporations and data collectors.