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I think the content on newer platforms (TikTok, Reddit, Twitter whatever) is presented in a more mentally stimulating way, so people just tend to gravitate towa
by ackatz 4y ago
I think the content on newer platforms (TikTok, Reddit, Twitter whatever) is presented in a more mentally stimulating way, so people just tend to gravitate towards those things. And yes, ads too probably.
That being said, any time forums come up in discussion there is so much nostalgia there. Messing around with forums software like vBulletin and stuff as a kid taught me a lot about the internet, ftp, php, hosting things, graphics design, etc.
I wonder if older people feel the same way about BBS?
- logicalmonster 4y ago> think the content on newer platforms (TikTok, Reddit, Twitter whatever) is presented in a more mentally stimulating way, I know what you mean, but I'd describe that as more "visually stimulating" rather than mentally stimulating.
- lost_tourist 4y agoSeeing as how vision is our primary way of interacting with the world, including our mental perception and attention, I don't see how you can argue against it contributing to mental stimulation?
- iceburgcrm 4y agoYes with both of those. Running a BBS was extremely personal. Someone would call your house and use your computer. You could watch them using the site and every site had a chat with the SysOp button so many visits became conversations. Unbeatable. Forums were great to run and get many people at once on the same forum at the same felt exciting. Getting people to visit your site is still exciting