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Nostalgia

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nostalgia noun nos·tal·gia nä-ˈstal-jə nə-, also nȯ-, nō-; nə-ˈstäl- 1: a wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition also : something that evokes nostalgia

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1. Respectful Nostalgia Share nostalgic content and memories respectfully. Avoid offensive or insensitive references that may be hurtful to others.

2. Relevant Nostalgia Posts should focus on nostalgic content, including memories, media, and cultural references from the past. Stay on topic to preserve the nostalgic theme of the community.

3. Source Verification If you share nostalgic media or content, provide accurate sources or background information when possible.

4. No Spamming Avoid excessive posting of similar nostalgic topics to keep content diverse and engaging for all members.

5. Positive Discussions Encourage positive discussions and interactions related to nostalgic topics. Respect different viewpoints and memories shared by community members.

6. Quality Content Strive to post high-quality content that sparks nostalgia and meaningful conversations among members.

7. Moderation Guidelines

By adhering to these rules and guidelines, we can create a welcoming and enjoyable space to relive nostalgic moments together. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out to the moderators. Thank you for sharing your nostalgia responsibly!

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[–] [email protected] 50 points 8 months ago (2 children)

My experience are that these are made out of chipboard and gradually breakdown after a few months of use

[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago (1 children)

My experience is that they collapsed under the weight of contemporary CRTs.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

I would love to see a contemporary CRT :(

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

I had one for 10 years and the only thing that broke was the keyboard tray because I put a lot of pressure on it with my feet. I still have the filling cabinet that came with it after 21 years.