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V.3

Captain of USS Lucidity

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  1. site tricorder reading

    Captain's Log · V.3 · 11/15/2025 10:13 PM

    Captain's Log—Stardate 2025.15.10
    it's been 1 year since Newbl construction began. Now 3 weeks into its initial launch, i'm still deliberating its purpose and direction.
    i steered an online dating service for over 25 years and a prior political discussion forum for 10. You'd think i'd have learned enough. Still, things change. And key questions remain:
    i know the public is tired of being exploited by unscrupulous money-sucking data-harvesting profiteers. But, even if they embrace the concept of a non-profit social network, are they willing to help built one from scratch?
    communicating can be a heavy lift. Are web-surfers too dependent on instant gratification -- 30 second cat-clips, hot TikTok stars, vertical doom-scrolling, swipe-left-right decision-making, and thumb-typing?
    thousands of cyberspace travelers have dropped in. Most — hesitant to sign-up and engage. Surely, numerous bugs in the software have impeded growth. How much?
    i'm feeling the next phase should be about me listening. And not to any half-human Spock or a.i. Copilot. i need to beam down. explore deeper. interview the native life forms...

  2. who i am

    Captain's Log · V.3 · 08/05/2025 03:53 AM

    i grew up in a neighborhood in a Queens, NY where everywhere i looked there was a smart-ass. Including, regrettably, in the mirror. But it was, otherwise, a diverse community. And my world was being shaped by a very active 1970s counter-culture movement and a particularly bold and profound era of music and cinema.
    what this virtual world turns into, depends on the sum of ideas and ideals of all its members. Speaking for myself, I'd like this to be a space where:
    opinions are commercial free and don't require corporate, Party, or candidate approval.
    cultural, religious, and sexual diversity is embraced, not merely "tolerated."
    the earth and all it's resources and life forms are nurtured rather than merely exploited.
    the greed of a few doesn't outweigh the needs of the many, and private profits don't dictate public policy.
    worshipers adhere to the best examples of spiritual founders rather than the agendas of religious institutions.
    patriotism is a measure of how much the people of a country are willing to sacrifice for each other.
    i've written and recorded music most of life. I do like to express myself—to write, obviously. So this forum also serves as a tool for me to connect with other creative, expressive people. It can serve personal, political and professional purposes for you as well.
    my birth name is salvator and my middle initial is v. The "V" is not "For Vendetta," as in the activist film. I believe in the method of protest practiced by Gandhi and MLK. Along with Jesus and Buddha, they make up only 4 widely recognized "saviors" in a history of 100 billion humans. Since the 5th slot is open, and salvator v means "savior 5," i've obviously got a lot of work to do. Btw, i mostly write in lowercase because it makes me feel like i'm bucking conformity.
    i'll also be sharing my rock & roll fantasy, which stands for me transitioning from my father, Vito (v1), to son (v2), to spirit (v3—my true self)
    create your own inspirational identity and imagine a world the new you would want to live in. It will be my pleasure to meet and work with you to broadcast our intention to make that kind of world a reality.

  3. transition to Newbl

    Captain's Log · V.3 · 07/08/2025 07:25 AM

    WHO CAN USE THIS SITE? Anyone can participate in the main forum. The "Blue" in newBluePlanet does not represent the Democratic Party. However, this site does cater to people with progressive minds and liberal hearts.
    WHAT CAN I USE IT FOR?: Use it as a progressive resource, to share, build and promote ideas, socialize, and network your interests. More detailed FAQ
    HOW TO PARTICIPATE? Follow these steps.
    WHY WE NEED AN AGGRESSIVE PROGRESSIVE SPACE: As is, we waste time listening to softball interviews and talking heads we can’t talk back to -- interrupted often by sales pitches. Though late night TV offers much needed comic relief, we’ve settled for laughs for far too long while right-wing ideology, mythology, superstition, science denial, and racism signals dominate other broadcasts.

    Mainstream Media
    newBluePlanet
    Passive consumption. They decide what is news.
    Active engagement. You decide what is newsworthy.
    People talk at you. Try to sell you things.
    Like a 2-way fireside chat (if we behave). 100% free. No ads.
    Social Networks
    newBluePlanet
    Feed driven noise/theater for short attention spans.
    Forum driven, deep-dive discussions.
    Algorithms push rage, distractions, manipulations.
    Users can elevate ideas through real communication.
    Competition for "likes" and "shares."
    Collaborative expression for progress and reform.
    Profitized, billionaire-owned echo chambers
    Nonprofit, grassroots platform "of the people, for the people."
    Your opinions scroll away to make room for ads and rage bait.
    Enduring, meaningful conversations that build over time.
    Track you and sell your personal data to the highest bidder.
    We respect your privacy. We do not track you or your data.
    You need to watch what you say in your social circle.
    We don't ID you. Share ideas with the world under an alias.

    OUR PRIME DIRECTIVE
    To build tools and organize ideas that can be effectively shared outside of Newbl to expose and counteract disinformation & misinformation.
    WHY WE NEED TO DO IT
    because politicians prime directive is being elected and re-elected. In a 2-Party system, Democrats believe they only need to be LESS corrupt. They lose big donor money if they challenge the powers that be.
    because mainstream media are private profiteers competing for audience share -- afraid too many will tune out.
    because, instead of undermining democracy behind the scenes, the rich & powerful now do it in plain sight.
    FUTURE PLANS*
    activate local town hall forums, and newBlue Biz listings.
    elect Newbl national and state leaders via the built-in voting system. Establish a Newbl Constitution.
    advance the development of a virtual, fair & balanced, nurturing, blue sky, blue ocean planet.
    have more fun!

    Earth
    newBluePlanet
    Life forms under pressure -- dying.
    A place we find (in us) or re-imagine/fix.

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    *THIS IS AN EXPERIMENTAL NON-PROFIT PROJECT THAT WILL BE RUN BY VOLUNTEERS. PLEASE BE PATIENT DURING THE BUILDING PROCESS

  4. never go back (song)

    Captain's Log · V.3 · 08/06/2025 07:50 PM

    I wrote and recorded this song as a tie-in to the 2024 campaign slogan "We're Never Going Back" Needless to say, it NEVER caught on. And we went BACK. Waaay BACK! Nonetheless, i offer it up now as a SHAREWARE OF THE SOUL freebie.


    NEVER GO BACK
    i am a rock on a hill, looking over this place
    you know my name, you all know my face
    you know some words that have meaning
    the years can't erase
    we gotta look back before we lose our way
    we gotta give back, get back to a United State
    we once shared a dream, we once shared a home
    i'm wondering how-in-the-hell did we get so alone
    once it was one for all, and it was all for one
    we gotta give back, get back before it's all undone
    to get back to clear skies -- the light in your eyes
    to get back the best life -- that money can't buy
    when the minority rules, when our democracy dies
    to get back up to rise
    there's a house on a hill looking over this place
    where they don't know my name, they don't know my face
    but there is strength in my numbers, they'll hear what i say
    cause i'll never hold back, never hold back, never hold back
    and i'll never turn back, never turn back, never turn back
    and we'll never go back
    (push, pull)
    LOOK BACK
    at what our founders
    intended and
    GET BACK
    to those principles.
    GIVE BACK
    and sacrifice for
    the common good.
    NEVER GO BACK
    to repression, injustice
    or inequality based on
    gender, race, sexuality
    or religion.
    PUSH forward and
    PULL up those who
    need help.

  5. brave new world?

    Captain's Log · V.3 · 07/08/2025 04:06 AM

    The motivation for this site was an epidemic of disinformation that turned into a crisis of misinformation during and after election 2024 — including:
    a daily stream of LIES served on a platform called "TRUTH Social" by a leader the Washington Post tracked with 30,573 "false or misleading claims".
    24 hour cable news LIES pitched as "fair & balanced" by a network that had to pay $787 million for lying about the prior election.
    31 LIARS from that network hired to fill key government positions. 14 Cabinet positions filled by billionaire campaign donors.
    a Supreme Court ruling called "Citizens United" that effectively allows corporations to fund LIES that benefit corporations and divide citizen's.
    the Press bullied into NOT asking tough questions or fact-checking. A politician's lie is called "misleading." Illegalities are framed as "raising eyebrows."
    In short, the election was a fabri-sham-mockery! Too many Americans voted against their own best interests -- because their emotions were manipulated by lies!
    For me, the journey to newBluePlanet started soon after the Election 2000 debacle, with my launch of LiberalHearts -- the world's first political dating site. I retired it--and myself--in 2024--until I realized that, more than ever, progressive thinkers and liberal hearts need a space to connect and be heard through all the noise. A think-tank for putting together ideas to share on other social networks--rather than replace our participation there. Our voices are needed wherever people gather -- to offset all the hot air being pumped into their radio, cable and internet bubbles.
    I'd like to think that, together, we can burst some of those bubbles. But not only do I need your help. I need you to lead. My time will be divided on other projects that share the same goal but will use the mediums of music and film as tools. The plan is to develop this site as a co-op non-profit organization so the mission may outlive me.

    Translation: The stakes are high. Speak up. Speak out. Until you're blue in the face!

  6. who i am (v3)

    Captain's Log · V.3 · 08/05/2025 08:55 AM

    i am spirit
    my gender, color, and species do not define me.
    my earth-ware was programmed with a basic operating system
    for survival and reproduction
    but connecting to my true source is the key to unlocking my advanced features
    and unlimited potential


    i am spirit
    my body was born into this time, this country, this culture.
    my ego commands that i identify with them,
    but i do not have to obey.
    my soul is not bound to them,
    or to the possessions i will leave behind
    when i depart earth's cocoon.
    until then,
    i will do my best to remember what i was taught to forget;
    that i am connected to all things,
    and i will not let the unholy alliance of
    my time, my country, my culture, and my ego
    restrict me, separate me, or isolate me


    i am spirit
    i am a citizen of the universe,
    guided by my conscience, not the laws of man
    -- that change over time and imaginary borders on a map


    i am spirit
    love is my religion, my sexual preference, my currency.
    peace is my political party, my ambition.
    i honor all sentient creatures' life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
    when there is potential for conflict, my greatest defense is no offense.
    i do not win unless no one loses
    |

    i am spirit
    truth nourishes me, justice gets me high,
    happiness is the measure of my success,
    sacrifice is the measure of my heroes.
    compassion and consideration for all living things
    is the custom i adhere to every day


    i am spirit
    i recognize that humility is cool,
    honesty and humor are more attractive than clothes or hair style,
    friends are more precious than gold
    and family is the best investment money can't buy


    i am spirit
    lying beneath a tree in my backyard
    can be as inspiring as standing on the edge of the grand canyon
    i can not distinguish the beauty of a puppy from a rattlesnake
    or the value of the pebbles beneath my feet from diamonds.
    both are invaluable
    but for the possession of neither
    would i spill a drop of blood


    i am spirit
    i do not live in fear of physical or emotional pain
    they cannot penetrate my soul.
    i question human behavior, but do not judge human beings
    their soul is as pure as my own


    i am spirit
    my physical body is measured in inches, pounds, years, months, and days.
    it took millenniums to evolve
    from stars
    but each morning i can reboot to an upgraded, de-fragmented mind.
    today, i release shareware version 50.10.16 to the world
    free for download via email or text,
    words over the phone,
    visual queues in person,
    or quantum connection
    via the universe...

    sonnyV3
    Note:
    The above algorithm is free to use and distribute.
    Consider it, open source, SHAREWARE FOR THE SOUL
    Contribute your own code here at newBluePlanet.com

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