I really appreciate you taking the time to write out your thoughts and share what you think made the old internet different from what we have today.

I’m 25, and never experienced any of what people talk about as “the old internet”. I didn’t even get to Reddit until it was already on the decline.

With many of the ways the world is changing, I think it’s important to consider not just what we want of our future, but also what we wish to keep of our past. And because you experienced a chapter of the internet’s history that I haven’t, you fundamentally have a perspective that I don’t, and that I really value you sharing a little bit of with me.

This post gave me a lot to reflect on, regarding what I agree with and whatnot, and I really hope this conversation regarding the Fediverse continues. We can build something that looks forward while learning from what was special about the past, and that starts with trying to understand what made it that way.

I appreciate your time, hope you have a lovely day today