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A nomadic identity is ideal in theory. Consider an identity that isn't connected to a URL or a server. It's flawless. Hubzilla possessed that. I tried it out, and it works. It's possible to have a social network account that you can copy or transfer between servers. You have a backup plan in case one server fails.

I had a Hubzilla account (see my about page), but I need to make a new one now since both servers stopped working. 

Ways to locate a server? How do I make a decision? I want a server that is open for registration and not overly slow.  I have to test Hubzilla and related projects once more.  (streams or forte...) I stopped keeping up with this project, and now I want to get back on the train.

I have observed that it is difficult to locate a server. Account creation requires approval, servers are invite-only, or registration is unsuccessful for some reason. Being nomadic is a privilege that must be earned.

What is the difference between surface web deep web and dark web ?

Surface Web

You describe the surface web as the very top layer of the ocean—the sunny, shallow water where everyone is splashing around. This is the part of the internet that we use every day, including public websites, news articles, and online shops. It's the part that's easily accessible by search engines like Google, which you liken to a lifeguard who can only see what's happening on the surface. You note that the surface web makes up only about 5% of the entire internet.

Deep Web

The deep web, according to your analogy, is everything underneath the surface. You clarify that despite its name, it's not scary but instead a private part of the internet that we use constantly. You compare it to a world of private buildings and houses that you can't just walk into. You need a key, which you explain is our username and password, to access things like:

• Email inboxes

• Online banking accounts

• Private social media messages

• Company networks

• Academic and medical records

You state that the deep web is the biggest part of the internet and is crucial for keeping our personal information private.

Dark Web

Finally, you introduce the dark web as a very small, hidden trench at the bottom of the ocean. You explain that it's intentionally anonymous and requires a special browser, like Tor (The Onion Router), to access it. You describe how Tor works like an onion, creating multiple layers of encryption that bounce your connection between different computers around the world. This makes it almost impossible for anyone to trace your activity back to you.

You note that this anonymity makes the dark web a tool that can be used for both good and bad. You highlight its use by:

• Journalists and activists in oppressive countries

• Whistleblowers

• People who want to avoid corporate tracking

Conversely, you acknowledge that it's also a place for illegal activities like marketplaces for stolen data and criminal planning, which is what often makes the news. You end by clarifying that simply using the dark web isn't illegal, but participating in illegal activities on it is. You also mention that it can be very slow and difficult to navigate.

The first of August is the national day of Switzerland. I was at Gruyere a medieval and picturesque town. Maybe you know the cheese gruyere. It comes form that village and that region. One event of that day is traditionaly playing Alphorn and playing with swiss flag.

  The typic food of Gruyere is meringue with cream of Gruyère. It was really good sweet. Cow eat green grass of the Alp product quality milk and cream. Such dessert cost 9.90 Fr (10 USD or 8.50 €). The village of Gruyere has really interesting building and architecture. Some houses are very old. You also have a castle.  

This 1st of January, it is sunday and there is no service at our church. This is the good oportunity to visit a church I have never been before. C3Church at Lausanne this is  c3lausanne Palais Beaulieu.  5PM there is a special new year service. We arrive on late on a dark room.

In this full of people room with 600 seats, it is like a show. C3 I already lookt at the website c3lausanne.ch  to see what kind of church it was. The site is morden and give impression of a well organised organisation. The word that I used ot give 'worship church' does not match because there is not a lot of worship songs. The pastor talk a lot in french and a someone translate in english.  This is maybe a church for expat who does not understand french very well.

I have the impression that english is not only for the translation but the whole concept of the church has english influence.

The pastor is very dynamic. Youth people give testimony from what the lives in the camps 'Power camp'. They look very motivated and enthousiat.

The sermon is about psalm 90. All is very biblical about time that pass very quickly.

Teach us to number our days,     that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

establish the work of our hands.

This is the wish that he is doing for the assembly. The service ends with prayers for those who wants.

That is C3 a church where the most important tool is not a Bible but the torch of your smartphone.. C3 is a church for english speaking people. C3 seems to be very dynamic and attracts people.

That was my first impressions.

Today 2nd of June 2025 is the first article of the blog. But this blog is not new. It is a continuation of the old blog created in 2017  more than 8 years ago. 

The goal of this blog is to write in english.  

The second goal is to use retilo a simple blog tool. 

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