It was so fun back then. Not the yelling and moaning we have going on today.

Here on Lemmy, even in non-political discussions some is always whining about the current president or whatever.

Or calling for alt voices to be banned.

Back in the 80’s computer stuff and conversation was more fun and not so freakin’ political.

It was about games, DYI, trying to learn to hack, learning the new tech. It was awesome!

I was part of it, but not as much as I could have been because I was in a small town and couldn’t afford a lot. But I def had a foot in the scene, and it was awesome!

  • bad_newsEnglish
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    4 days ago

    I am that old and I do, but not specifically because of less drama. If you were on the right MUD or BBS, things could get VERY spicy, and the concept of moderation kind of didn’t exist yet. What I miss is the feeling of possibility and tech not being a grift to scam normies.

      • bad_newsEnglish
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        3 days ago

        The fundamental model was naive trust… it was beautiful but doomed, like a cherry blossom on the wind…