I'm a long-time user of the web, but haven't used an old style forum in many years. I suppose I'm looking for a place that's more genuine, that doesn't have constant advertising and politicisation, and every conversation leading to mentioning [insert random divisive political figure]. I'm not sure I subscribe to the dead internet theory, but it certainly feels like everyone is using the net in a way that's pretty bland, and I'd like to try speaking to real humans again in a place other than discord servers.
My old stomping grounds no longer exist, and my handle has apparently never been indexed by a search engine. Last time I used an independent forum, I was using a CRT monitor. That's how long ago it was. Gods I'm getting old. Depressing. But oh well, here's to new friends, if I can make myself keep coming back here.
Englishman, mid-30s, taken, nostalgic. Nice to meet you all.
