From d425b9ec878d5a0b8d6e68f8151448435925c820 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: freakoverse Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2024 19:05:06 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] text edits --- src/pages/about.tsx | 42 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++---------------- 1 file changed, 26 insertions(+), 16 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/pages/about.tsx b/src/pages/about.tsx index 7be1dec..50f828c 100644 --- a/src/pages/about.tsx +++ b/src/pages/about.tsx @@ -11,35 +11,43 @@ export type FAQItem = { const FAQ_ITEMS: FAQItem[] = [ { question: "You don't host mod files?", - answer: `No, we provide a platform for creators to share their mods, - ensuring they remain free from our control or censorship.` + answer: `We don't handle that directly, but you, as the creator, will.` }, { question: 'How do you assure security of game mod files that someone downloads?', - answer: `We don't assure security directly. However, we provide a reaction - system to help users gauge the safety of download links, and mod creators - are encouraged to include scan links.` + answer: `We don't assure security directly. However, we will provide a reaction + system to help users gauge the safety of download links, and mod creators + are encouraged to include scan links.` }, { question: "Why are you quoting 'account'?", answer: `We use 'account' in quotes because technically you're generating a - key pair, not creating a traditional account. The next FAQ explains more.` + key pair, not creating a traditional account. The next FAQ explains more.` }, { question: "You 'can't' remove mods or ban accounts? How does that work?", - answer: `Due to the decentralized nature of Nostr, accounts are linked to - cryptographic keys that can't be changed or banned. We can mute accounts - and filter content, but cannot directly censor or ban.` + answer: `I'll try my best to simplify the technicalities of this answer... Because of the nature of Nostr, + the 'account' creation process involves the generation/obtaining two cryptographic key pairs, + one private (think of that as your password that you cannot change), and one public (think of that + as your username that you cannot change). These key pairs are coming from the Nostr protocol itself, + and nobody controls Nostr, it's just there. Considering that, we can't 'ban' anyone directly. We might + have a mute-list with public addresses that won't show their posts/submissions on this site, but they + are still there and accessible by anyone. It's the same with someone's posts, we can't touch those as well. + Gist: If someone put a gun to your / the team's head, will you censor or ban anyone? No, because we can't.` }, { question: "You can't do anything about any mod or person? Nothing at all? What about the illegal stuff?", answer: `Direct removal or banning is not possible. We can only filter or - hide content on the site, but it remains accessible elsewhere.` + hide content on the site, but it remains accessible on here and elsewhere.` }, { question: 'Why did you have to add Bitcoin? Why not traditional payment methods like Visa, PayPal, etc?', - answer: `Bitcoin is used for its accessibility, decentralization, and privacy. - Traditional methods can be restrictive and susceptible to control or censorship.` + answer: `For various reasons. With traditional payment methods, not everyone has access to them, they + can pressure or threaten us, mod creators, or even gamers to censor or ban, or restrict usage of this site + by holding our funds or stealing them. They can prevent you from tipping on this site or specific mod creators, + and there's no privacy. These are just a few reasons why we aren't using traditional payment methods. + With Bitcoin, anyone has access to it, nobody controls it so you can't be threatened with/by it, + you can actually own and properly control it, and it provides pseudonymity.` }, { question: 'Is this an open-source project?', @@ -48,8 +56,9 @@ const FAQ_ITEMS: FAQItem[] = [ }, { question: "Who's developing / maintaining DEG Mods?", - answer: `This project is open-source with contributions from various developers. - The initial contributors include Freakoverse and Nostr Dev.` + answer: `Considering this is an open-source project, anyone can contribute to its development and maintenance. + With that said, the initial idea-tor, designer, and frontend developer is [Freakoverse](https://primal.net/p/npub18n4ysp43ux5c98fs6h9c57qpr4p8r3j8f6e32v0vj8egzy878aqqyzzk9r), and the co-developer + is [Nostr Dev](https://nostrdev.com/).` }, { question: "Who's that character above with the orange hair?", @@ -57,8 +66,9 @@ const FAQ_ITEMS: FAQItem[] = [ }, { question: "Who's that character above with the purple hair?", - answer: `That's Moda-chan, the DEG Mods mascot. She's a master game mod creator - and will be given a new design by an artist soon.` + answer: `That's Moda-chan. DEG Mods' mascot. She's a master game mod creator! (Yes, she was AI-generated, + as such her design is temporary and will be replaced with a design created by an artist (or artists) + when that time comes.)` } ];