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After using this site again for a few days now, I find it remarkable how much it reminds me of years past. It’s really interesting to approach all this with more wisdom and maturity than I once would’ve. The truly fascinating thing is how much drama there is deep within the bowels of this site- all of it so nostalgic of previous forum dramas that I had experienced more than a decade ago.

The most surprising thing of all is that it feels a little exciting to log into this site. I feel drawn to it with a curiosity that I haven’t experienced on the web since 2015 at least. I had originally thought that that was a result of aging  and the natural shine of the internet wearing off… but I think it really does come down to how hostile the broader web has become.

I’m also surprised at how….  social (!!) I feel inclined to be. I’ve greeted strangers and feel the urge to reach out to more. I think forums really are my natural social sphere. I understand how to navigate these spaces much more intuitively than any other website. I also find that the lack of metrics (ie. chasing likes) so abundantly refreshing. I feel like I can actually post without the anxiety of being able to quantitively see perceived social approval.

Tldr: spacehey cool and good.