Isn’t Wikipedia a classic example of what the internet was like before it became hyper commercialised? Yes, there were monetised sites and products during that

Isn’t Wikipedia a classic example of what the internet was like before it became hyper commercialised? Yes, there were monetised sites and products during that period. But it didn’t feel quite as hyper monetisation & growth focused as it is today. It was certainly before the social media giants of today conquered online communities & blogs.