a few fixes

kiosk-commands.md

@@ -62,6 +62,19 @@ journalctl --user -u ssb-server.service -f
 journalctl --user -u org.gnome.Kiosk.Script.service -f
 ```
 
+### View kiosk.py Output
+Since kiosk.py runs under `org.gnome.Kiosk.Script.service`, its stdout/stderr goes to the systemd journal:
+```bash
+# Follow kiosk.py output in real-time
+journalctl --user -u org.gnome.Kiosk.Script.service -f
+
+# See last 100 lines of kiosk.py output
+journalctl --user -u org.gnome.Kiosk.Script.service -n 100
+
+# See all output since last boot (no pager)
+journalctl --user -u org.gnome.Kiosk.Script.service -b --no-pager
+```
+
 ## How Boot Works
 
 1. System boots, starts `gdm.service`

kiosk/app.py

@@ -32,10 +32,10 @@ class Kiosk(tk.Tk):
 
         self.switch_frame(Screen0)
 
-    def switch_frame(self, frame_class, keep_history=True):
+    def switch_frame(self, frame_class, keep_history=True, **kwargs):
         if keep_history and self.frame:
             self.frames_history.append(type(self.frame))
-        new_frame = frame_class(self)
+        new_frame = frame_class(self, **kwargs)
         if self.frame is not None:
             self.frame.destroy()
         self.frame = new_frame

kiosk/screens/home.py

@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ class Screen0(tk.Frame):
 
         def go_to_about():
             from kiosk.screens.intro import InfoPage1
-            master.switch_frame(InfoPage1)
+            master.switch_frame(InfoPage1, entry='about')
 
         tk.Button(right_frame, text="About", command=go_to_about, height=4, width=75, bg='peach puff', font=GlobalVars.BUTTON_FONT).pack(side='top', pady=30)
 

kiosk/screens/intro.py

@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ class HaveYouGeneratedTagScreen(tk.Frame):
             master.switch_frame(ParticipationScreen)
 
         def go_to_info1():
-            master.switch_frame(InfoPage1)
+            master.switch_frame(InfoPage1, entry='generate_tag')
 
         # Buttons
         tk.Button(container, text="yea", command=go_to_participation,
@@ -40,8 +40,9 @@ class HaveYouGeneratedTagScreen(tk.Frame):
 
 class InfoPage1(tk.Frame):
     """Info Page 1 - Custo introduction with tags.jpg"""
-    def __init__(self, master):
+    def __init__(self, master, entry='about'):
         tk.Frame.__init__(self, master, bg=BG_COLOR)
+        self.entry = entry
 
         # Split the screen into two frames
         left_frame = tk.Frame(self, bg=BG_COLOR)
@@ -87,29 +88,28 @@ It can print stickers and ribbons to affix to an item you care about."""
         self.countdown_label.pack(side='left', expand=True)
         self.countdown = 8
 
+        self.forward_btn = tk.Button(nav_frame, text="Forward →",
+                  command=lambda: master.switch_frame(InfoPage2, entry=self.entry),
+                  height=2, width=15, bg='light gray', font=GlobalVars.BUTTON_FONT, state='disabled')
+        self.forward_btn.pack(side='right', padx=40)
+
         def update_countdown():
             self.countdown -= 1
             if self.countdown > 0:
                 self.countdown_label.config(text=str(self.countdown))
                 self.after(1000, update_countdown)
+            else:
+                self.countdown_label.pack_forget()
+                self.forward_btn.config(state='normal', bg='peach puff')
 
         self.after(1000, update_countdown)
 
-        self.forward_btn = tk.Button(nav_frame, text="Forward →", command=lambda: master.switch_frame(InfoPage2),
-                  height=2, width=15, bg='peach puff', font=GlobalVars.BUTTON_FONT)
-
-        def show_forward():
-            self.countdown_label.pack_forget()
-            self.forward_btn.pack(side='right', padx=40)
-
-        # Show forward button after 8 second delay
-        self.after(8000, show_forward)
-
 
 class InfoPage2(tk.Frame):
     """Info Page 2 - Take care of each other with hard.jpg"""
-    def __init__(self, master):
+    def __init__(self, master, entry='about'):
         tk.Frame.__init__(self, master, bg=BG_COLOR)
+        self.entry = entry
 
         # Split the screen into two frames
         left_frame = tk.Frame(self, bg=BG_COLOR)
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ by tagging an item you are saying to it, 'you matter, I will take care of you'""
         nav_frame = tk.Frame(self, bg=BG_COLOR)
         nav_frame.grid(row=1, column=0, columnspan=2, sticky='ew', pady=20)
 
-        tk.Button(nav_frame, text="← Back", command=lambda: master.switch_frame(InfoPage1),
+        tk.Button(nav_frame, text="← Back", command=lambda: master.switch_frame(InfoPage1, entry=self.entry),
                   height=2, width=15, bg='peach puff', font=GlobalVars.BUTTON_FONT).pack(side='left', padx=40)
 
         # Countdown number indicator
@@ -156,29 +156,28 @@ by tagging an item you are saying to it, 'you matter, I will take care of you'""
         self.countdown_label.pack(side='left', expand=True)
         self.countdown = 8
 
+        self.forward_btn = tk.Button(nav_frame, text="Forward →",
+                  command=lambda: master.switch_frame(InfoPage3, entry=self.entry),
+                  height=2, width=15, bg='light gray', font=GlobalVars.BUTTON_FONT, state='disabled')
+        self.forward_btn.pack(side='right', padx=40)
+
         def update_countdown():
             self.countdown -= 1
             if self.countdown > 0:
                 self.countdown_label.config(text=str(self.countdown))
                 self.after(1000, update_countdown)
+            else:
+                self.countdown_label.pack_forget()
+                self.forward_btn.config(state='normal', bg='peach puff')
 
         self.after(1000, update_countdown)
 
-        self.forward_btn = tk.Button(nav_frame, text="Forward →", command=lambda: master.switch_frame(InfoPage3),
-                  height=2, width=15, bg='peach puff', font=GlobalVars.BUTTON_FONT)
-
-        def show_forward():
-            self.countdown_label.pack_forget()
-            self.forward_btn.pack(side='right', padx=40)
-
-        # Show forward button after 8 second delay
-        self.after(8000, show_forward)
-
 
 class InfoPage3(tk.Frame):
     """Info Page 3 - Mindful use, permanent storage, no shitposting"""
-    def __init__(self, master):
+    def __init__(self, master, entry='about'):
         tk.Frame.__init__(self, master, bg=BG_COLOR)
+        self.entry = entry
 
         # Center container for text
         container = tk.Frame(self, bg=BG_COLOR)
@@ -199,16 +198,20 @@ The QR code contains a Scuttlebutt messageID, scanning it works best at www.cust
                              wraplength=900, justify='center', padx=30, pady=30)
         text_label.pack()
 
-        # Deferred import
-        def go_to_participation():
-            from kiosk.screens.participation import ParticipationScreen
-            master.switch_frame(ParticipationScreen)
+        # Deferred imports
+        def go_forward():
+            if self.entry == 'about':
+                from kiosk.screens.home import Screen0
+                master.switch_frame(Screen0)
+            else:
+                from kiosk.screens.participation import ParticipationScreen
+                master.switch_frame(ParticipationScreen)
 
         # Bottom: Back and Forward buttons (forward delayed)
         nav_frame = tk.Frame(self, bg=BG_COLOR)
         nav_frame.place(relx=0.5, rely=0.9, anchor='center')
 
-        tk.Button(nav_frame, text="← Back", command=lambda: master.switch_frame(InfoPage2),
+        tk.Button(nav_frame, text="← Back", command=lambda: master.switch_frame(InfoPage2, entry=self.entry),
                   height=2, width=15, bg='peach puff', font=GlobalVars.BUTTON_FONT).pack(side='left', padx=40)
 
         # Countdown number indicator
@@ -216,20 +219,17 @@ The QR code contains a Scuttlebutt messageID, scanning it works best at www.cust
         self.countdown_label.pack(side='left', expand=True)
         self.countdown = 8
 
+        self.forward_btn = tk.Button(nav_frame, text="Forward →", command=go_forward,
+                  height=2, width=15, bg='light gray', font=GlobalVars.BUTTON_FONT, state='disabled')
+        self.forward_btn.pack(side='right', padx=40)
+
         def update_countdown():
             self.countdown -= 1
             if self.countdown > 0:
                 self.countdown_label.config(text=str(self.countdown))
                 self.after(1000, update_countdown)
+            else:
+                self.countdown_label.pack_forget()
+                self.forward_btn.config(state='normal', bg='peach puff')
 
         self.after(1000, update_countdown)
-
-        self.forward_btn = tk.Button(nav_frame, text="Forward →", command=go_to_participation,
-                  height=2, width=15, bg='peach puff', font=GlobalVars.BUTTON_FONT)
-
-        def show_forward():
-            self.countdown_label.pack_forget()
-            self.forward_btn.pack(side='right', padx=40)
-
-        # Show forward button after 8 second delay
-        self.after(8000, show_forward)

printer/nylon-setup-guide.md

@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 # Nylon Printer Setup Guide
 ## Zebra GX430t - Thermal Transfer - 1.5" Continuous Nylon with Cutter
 
+> **Correction (2026-07-30):** This guide originally claimed `^MNN,Y` sets thermal transfer mode. It doesn't — `^MN` only controls *media tracking* (continuous vs. gap/mark sensing). The actual print-method command is `^MT` (`T` = thermal transfer, `D` = direct thermal), and this guide's setup script never called it. That, combined with using the *relative* `^MD` darkness command (which stacks across repeated runs instead of setting an absolute value), is what caused the printer to start printing completely blank labels after working fine for months — the print method silently reverted/was never explicitly set, and accumulated `^MD` offsets pushed effective darkness near zero. Fixed below by adding an explicit `^MT` step and switching all darkness commands to the absolute `~SD` form. The original (incorrect) version of this guide is preserved at the bottom for reference.
+
 ### Hardware Requirements
 - Zebra GX430t printer with cutter module (300dpi)
 - 1.5" continuous nylon ribbon roll
@@ -60,90 +62,83 @@ sudo systemctl restart cups
 lpstat -p
 ```
 
-### Step 3: Configure Thermal Transfer Mode
+### Step 3: Configure Print Method (Thermal Transfer)
 
-**CRITICAL:** Enable ribbon uptake, otherwise used ribbon will pool inside printer.
+**This is the step that actually enables ribbon/thermal transfer printing.** Use `^MT` — `T` for thermal transfer, `D` for direct thermal:
 
 ```bash
-# Set thermal transfer mode with uptake enabled
-echo "^XA^MNN,Y^JUS^XZ" | lp -d nylon
+echo "^XA^MTT^JUS^XZ" | lp -d nylon -o raw
+```
+
+If a label ever comes out completely blank despite good darkness and correctly-loaded ribbon, re-run this command — the print method may have reverted to direct thermal (e.g. after a factory reset).
+
+### Step 4: Configure Media Tracking + Ribbon Uptake
+
+```bash
+# Set continuous media tracking with uptake enabled
+echo "^XA^MNN,Y^JUS^XZ" | lp -d nylon -o raw
 
 # Verify settings saved
-echo "^XA^JUA^XZ" | lp -d nylon
+echo "^XA^JUA^XZ" | lp -d nylon -o raw
 ```
 
 The `^MNN,Y` command:
-- First `N` = Thermal transfer (not direct thermal)
-- Second `N` = Continuous media handling (no gap detection needed)
+- First `N` = Continuous media tracking (no gap/mark sensing needed) — **not** thermal transfer, see Step 3 for that
 - `Y` = Enable ribbon uptake motor
 
-### Step 4: Set Media Width
+### Step 5: Set Media Width
 
 For 1.5" wide continuous nylon at 300dpi:
 
 ```bash
 # Width: 1.5" × 300dpi = 450 dots
-echo "^XA^PW450^JUS^XZ" | lp -d nylon
+echo "^XA^PW450^JUS^XZ" | lp -d nylon -o raw
 ```
 
 **Note:** Label length (`^LL`) will be set per-print based on content height.
 
-### Step 5: Configure Cutter
+### Step 6: Configure Cutter
 
 Enable cutter to cut after each print:
 
 ```bash
 # MMC = Cutter mode
 # ^MMC,Y = Enable cutter at end of print
-echo "^XA^MMC,Y^JUS^XZ" | lp -d nylon
+echo "^XA^MMC,Y^JUS^XZ" | lp -d nylon -o raw
 ```
 
 Alternative cutter commands if needed:
 - `^MMC,N` - Disable cutter
 - `^CN##` - Cut immediately, advance N dots after cut
 
-### Step 6: Configure Darkness
+### Step 7: Configure Darkness
 
-Full resin on nylon typically needs similar darkness to labels. Start with MD18:
+**Use `~SD` (absolute, 0-30) instead of `^MD` (relative, -30 to +30).** `^MD` adds/subtracts from whatever offset is already saved — running a setup script more than once silently stacks it and can walk darkness down to near-zero (this is exactly what caused the 2026-07 blank-label incident). `~SD` always sets an absolute value, so it's safe to re-run.
 
 ```bash
-echo "^XA^MD18^JUS^XZ" | lp -d nylon
+echo "^XA~SD20^JUS^XZ" | lp -d nylon -o raw
 ```
 
 Test and adjust:
-- Too light/gray? Increase to MD20 or MD22
-- Resin sticking to nylon? Decrease to MD15
+- Too light/faint? Increase (`~SD24`, `~SD28`, etc.)
+- Resin sticking to nylon? Decrease
 
-**Note:** Nylon may require different darkness than paper labels. Test thoroughly.
+**For full resin ribbon on this printer, `~SD28` (near the max of 30) was needed to get solid, legible text — `~SD20` printed extremely faint.** Your combination of ribbon/media may need a different value; start around 20 and work up.
 
-### Step 7: Set Continuous Media Mode
-
-Since there are no gaps in continuous nylon:
-
-```bash
-# Web sensing off, continuous media
-echo "^XA^MNN,Y^JUS^XZ" | lp -d nylon
-```
-
-No calibration needed for continuous media - the printer just cuts at the length you specify.
+**Note:** Nylon may require different darkness than paper labels. Test thoroughly. See `darkness-troubleshooting.md` for more detail.
 
 ### Step 8: Test Print
 
-Simple text test (creates ~1" tall tag):
+Simple text test (creates ~0.5" tall tag, small to avoid wasting ribbon while dialing in darkness):
 
 ```bash
-echo "^XA^PW450^LL300^MD18^FO50,50^ADN,36,20^FDNylon Test^FS^XZ" | lp -d nylon
+echo "^XA^MTT~SD20^PW450^LL150^MNN^FO40,40^ADN,36,20^FDTest^FS^XZ" | lp -d nylon -o raw
 ```
 
-This will:
-- Print "Nylon Test" text
-- Create a 1.5" wide x 1" tall tag (300 dots / 300dpi)
-- Cut after printing
-
 Longer test with border:
 
 ```bash
-echo "^XA^PW450^LL600^MD18^FO10,10^GB430,580,5^FS^FO50,50^ADN,36,20^FDLonger Tag^FS^XZ" | lp -d nylon
+echo "^XA^MTT~SD20^PW450^LL600^MNN^FO10,10^GB430,580,5^FS^FO50,50^ADN,36,20^FDLonger Tag^FS^XZ" | lp -d nylon -o raw
 ```
 
 This creates a 1.5" wide x 2" tall tag with border.
@@ -159,33 +154,41 @@ lp -d nylon your_file.zpl
 Example ZPL structure:
 ```zpl
 ^XA
+^MTT             # Print method: thermal transfer
 ^PW450           # Width: 1.5"
 ^LL450           # Length: 1.5" (creates square tag)
-^MD18            # Darkness
+~SD28            # Darkness (absolute)
+^MNN             # Continuous media tracking
 ^FO50,50^ADN,36,20^FDContent Here^FS
 ^XZ
 ```
 
 ### Troubleshooting
 
+**Problem: Labels print completely blank**
+- Cause 1: Print method reverted to direct thermal — re-run Step 3 (`^MTT`)
+- Cause 2: Darkness offset corrupted by repeated `^MD` commands — set an absolute value with `~SD` (Step 7), starting around 20 and increasing
+- Cause 3: Ribbon loaded backwards (dull/matte side should face the media, shiny/coated side should face the print head)
+- See `darkness-troubleshooting.md` for the full diagnostic writeup
+
 **Problem: Ribbon pools/doesn't wind onto uptake spool**
 - Solution: Make sure you ran `^MNN,Y` (uptake enabled)
 - Check DIY uptake spool is properly engaged with drive gear
 - Factory reset and reconfigure if needed
 
 **Problem: Cutter doesn't activate**
-- Solution: Verify cutter is enabled: `echo "^XA^MMC,Y^JUS^XZ" | lp -d nylon`
+- Solution: Verify cutter is enabled: `echo "^XA^MMC,Y^JUS^XZ" | lp -d nylon -o raw`
 - Check if cutter module is physically installed
-- Try immediate cut command: `echo "^XA^CN5^XZ" | lp -d nylon`
+- Try immediate cut command: `echo "^XA^CN5^XZ" | lp -d nylon -o raw`
 
 **Problem: Prints are fuzzy or gray**
-- Solution: Increase darkness (`^MD20` or higher)
+- Solution: Increase darkness with `~SD` (not `^MD`)
 - Nylon may require different heat than paper
 - Check print head cleanliness (wipe with isopropyl alcohol)
 
 **Problem: Resin sticks to nylon when handling**
-- Solution: Decrease darkness (`^MD15` or lower)
-- Slow down print speed: `echo "^XA^PR3^JUS^XZ" | lp -d nylon`
+- Solution: Decrease darkness (`~SD`)
+- Slow down print speed: `echo "^XA^PR3^JUS^XZ" | lp -d nylon -o raw`
 
 **Problem: Tags are wrong length**
 - Solution: Check your ZPL includes correct `^LL` value
@@ -198,34 +201,38 @@ Example ZPL structure:
 
 ### Complete Configuration Script
 
-Save this as a shell script for easy re-setup:
+Save this as a shell script for easy re-setup. Every command here uses idempotent/absolute forms (`^MT`, `~SD`) so it's safe to re-run without corrupting saved state:
 
 ```bash
 #!/bin/bash
 PRINTER_NAME="nylon"
 
 echo "Factory resetting printer..."
-echo "^XA^JUF^XZ" | lp -d $PRINTER_NAME
+echo "^XA^JUF^XZ" | lp -d $PRINTER_NAME -o raw
 sleep 5
 
-echo "Configuring thermal transfer with uptake..."
-echo "^XA^MNN,Y^JUS^XZ" | lp -d $PRINTER_NAME
+echo "Setting thermal transfer print method..."
+echo "^XA^MTT^JUS^XZ" | lp -d $PRINTER_NAME -o raw
+sleep 2
+
+echo "Configuring continuous media tracking with uptake..."
+echo "^XA^MNN,Y^JUS^XZ" | lp -d $PRINTER_NAME -o raw
 sleep 2
 
 echo "Setting media width (1.5\")..."
-echo "^XA^PW450^JUS^XZ" | lp -d $PRINTER_NAME
+echo "^XA^PW450^JUS^XZ" | lp -d $PRINTER_NAME -o raw
 sleep 2
 
 echo "Enabling cutter..."
-echo "^XA^MMC,Y^JUS^XZ" | lp -d $PRINTER_NAME
+echo "^XA^MMC,Y^JUS^XZ" | lp -d $PRINTER_NAME -o raw
 sleep 2
 
-echo "Setting darkness to 18..."
-echo "^XA^MD18^JUS^XZ" | lp -d $PRINTER_NAME
+echo "Setting darkness to 28 (adjust as needed)..."
+echo "^XA~SD28^JUS^XZ" | lp -d $PRINTER_NAME -o raw
 sleep 2
 
 echo "Configuration complete."
-echo "Test with: echo \"^XA^PW450^LL300^MD18^FO50,50^ADN,36,20^FDTest^FS^XZ\" | lp -d $PRINTER_NAME"
+echo "Test with: echo \"^XA^MTT~SD28^PW450^LL150^MNN^FO40,40^ADN,36,20^FDTest^FS^XZ\" | lp -d $PRINTER_NAME -o raw"
 ```
 
 ### Quick Reference: Continuous Media vs Gap Media
@@ -252,15 +259,18 @@ Formula: `dots = inches × 300`
 
 Example for 2.5" tall tag:
 ```bash
-echo "^XA^PW450^LL750^MD18^FO50,50^ADN,36,20^FDContent^FS^XZ" | lp -d nylon
+echo "^XA^MTT~SD28^PW450^LL750^MNN^FO50,50^ADN,36,20^FDContent^FS^XZ" | lp -d nylon -o raw
 ```
 
 ### Common ZPL Commands for Continuous Media
 
 - `^XA` / `^XZ` - Start/end ZPL command block
+- `^MT` - **Print method**: `T` = thermal transfer, `D` = direct thermal
+- `^MN` - **Media tracking**: `N` = continuous, `Y` = non-continuous (gap/web sensing), `M` = non-continuous (mark sensing) — not the same as print method
 - `^PW###` - Print width in dots (450 for 1.5")
 - `^LL###` - Label length in dots (REQUIRED for each print)
-- `^MD##` - Darkness (0-30)
+- `~SD##` - Darkness, absolute (0-30) — USE THIS
+- `^MD##` - Darkness, relative (-30 to +30) — AVOID, stacks across repeated commands
 - `^MMC,Y` - Enable cutter
 - `^CN##` - Cut now, advance ## dots
 - `^FO###,###` - Field origin (X,Y position in dots)
@@ -275,11 +285,50 @@ echo "^XA^PW450^LL750^MD18^FO50,50^ADN,36,20^FDContent^FS^XZ" | lp -d nylon
 
 ```bash
 # 1" tall tag
-echo "^XA^PW450^LL300^MD18^FO50,50^ADN,36,20^FD1 inch^FS^XZ" | lp -d nylon
+echo "^XA^MTT~SD28^PW450^LL300^MNN^FO50,50^ADN,36,20^FD1 inch^FS^XZ" | lp -d nylon -o raw
 
-# 2" tall tag  
-echo "^XA^PW450^LL600^MD18^FO50,50^ADN,36,20^FD2 inches^FS^XZ" | lp -d nylon
+# 2" tall tag
+echo "^XA^MTT~SD28^PW450^LL600^MNN^FO50,50^ADN,36,20^FD2 inches^FS^XZ" | lp -d nylon -o raw
 
 # 3" tall tag
-echo "^XA^PW450^LL900^MD18^FO50,50^ADN,36,20^FD3 inches^FS^XZ" | lp -d nylon
+echo "^XA^MTT~SD28^PW450^LL900^MNN^FO50,50^ADN,36,20^FD3 inches^FS^XZ" | lp -d nylon -o raw
 ```
+
+---
+
+## Appendix: Original guide (pre-2026-07-30 correction, kept for reference)
+
+This is what Steps 3 and 6 (renumbered above) used to say, before we discovered `^MN` doesn't control print method and that `^MD` was stacking. Kept here in case anything above is confusing and you want to see what changed.
+
+> ### Step 3 (old): Configure Thermal Transfer Mode
+>
+> **CRITICAL:** Enable ribbon uptake, otherwise used ribbon will pool inside printer.
+>
+> ```bash
+> # Set thermal transfer mode with uptake enabled
+> echo "^XA^MNN,Y^JUS^XZ" | lp -d nylon
+>
+> # Verify settings saved
+> echo "^XA^JUA^XZ" | lp -d nylon
+> ```
+>
+> The `^MNN,Y` command:
+> - First `N` = Thermal transfer (not direct thermal) *(WRONG — this is media tracking, not print method; see corrected Step 3/4 above)*
+> - Second `N` = Continuous media handling (no gap detection needed)
+> - `Y` = Enable ribbon uptake motor
+>
+> ### Step 6 (old): Configure Darkness
+>
+> Full resin on nylon typically needs similar darkness to labels. Start with MD18:
+>
+> ```bash
+> echo "^XA^MD18^JUS^XZ" | lp -d nylon
+> ```
+>
+> Test and adjust:
+> - Too light/gray? Increase to MD20 or MD22
+> - Resin sticking to nylon? Decrease to MD15
+>
+> **Note:** Nylon may require different darkness than paper labels. Test thoroughly.
+>
+> *(WRONG-ish — `^MD` is a relative offset, not absolute. Running this more than once stacks the offset and silently drifts darkness, eventually producing blank labels. Use `~SD` instead, see corrected Step 7 above.)*

ssb-post.sh

@@ -47,6 +47,9 @@ $itemDescription
             name: "photo.jpg",
             type: "image/jpeg",
             link: $blobID
+          },
+          {
+            link: "#custodisco"
           }
         ]
       }' | ssb-server publish .
@@ -65,12 +68,17 @@ then
       --arg messageID "$messageID" \
       '{
         type: "post",
-        text: ("This item is stewarded by " + $account),
+        text: ("This item is stewarded by " + $account + "\n\n a #custodisco item "),
         custodisco: "true",
         nft: "give",
         target: $account,
         root: $messageID,
-        branch: $messageID
+        branch: $messageID,
+        mentions: [
+          {
+            link: "#custodisco"
+          }
+        ]
       }' | ssb-server publish .
 fi