Almost done writing Old Net Story #11. Its about an early social networking site aimed at a specific demographic. There were plenty of such sites in the early 00s, but I'm sure you can guess from the title which one.

I was on letterboxd years ago too. Not the worst social media “thing” I’ve been on but still ran into all the same caveats you did. Keeping a film diary on a personal website is far cooler anyway ;)

190 new songs in the MIDI hall! Lots of songs from the mid 00s which are harder to find.

WOWWW fascinating write up!! it sounds like essentially WB created a proto-fandom wiki?? and i love that you called it "gentrification" bc YES i have big feelings on how companies have moved into fandom spaces these days and raised expectations to un-DIY-able standards!!!

Thanks so much! Yes WB was one of the first companies that tried to create a top down fandom community. I definitely see the resemblance with sites like wikia. The promise of one central place where all fans contribute sounds nice, but the experience of visiting peoples self made fandom websites is so much more rewarding.