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Small forums where everybody knew everybody (there's still some kicking around). Personal websites/blogs were fun. I think they could make a comeback now that it's easier than ever to host and big social media is going to poo.
Oh yeah I loved forums. They honestly feel so outdated these days, but I still post on them sometimes anyway lol
Personal websites/blogs definitely are a blast from the past too, I can't even think of the last time there was a blog I regularly read lol
You're right that these previous used older types of websites might make a comeback when these large corporations squeeze us to death for profits, it's kind of interesting how things might come full circle.
The era of personal websites was something else. I remember the weird and wonderful creations you could find on GeoCities.
It was cool to be a 12 year old kid getting pokemon advice from other 12 year old kids who were allowed to have whole ass websites. It was a weird and funny time to be alive.