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> I need a reminder from time to time that the internet has become a dumpster fire The internet was always a dumpster fire. 4chan is old, toxic forums are even
by brucethemoose2 3y ago
> I need a reminder from time to time that the internet has become a dumpster fire
The internet was always a dumpster fire. 4chan is old, toxic forums are even older. That is part of the package.
What made it cool was the freeness and gems, and the little adequately moderated niche communities. I would argue the bigger problem is that the internet became siloed, bland, soullessly moderated by corporations who don't care, and excessively spammy.
- richbell 3y ago> The internet was always a dumpster fire. 4chan is old, toxic forums are even older. That is part of the package. Lest we forget that a favorite pastime during the aughts was tricking your friends or strangers into visiting vile "shock" websites.