I like this place for what it is. The HTML prompts have become second nature. I don't think there's any reason to modernize it and I think such an effort would ultimately be unpopular with FR's legion of loyal users (even if this legion is slowly dwindling).
But the clock is ticking. I don't post here as much as I used to, only because I'm also over at X.
But there's something about X that I find deeply worrisome in the way the algorithm feeds my dopamine receptors. It is very addictive, to the point where I think my life would be better if I pulled the trigger and nuked my X account completely.
I come here when I need to take a break from X, which I really should be doing more often. X is not healthy.
I wish we could cut and paste things. I can’t remember all the html stuff.
None of the social media platforms are healthy, but that is the fault of algorithms and AI, rather that the platforms construction.
FR, is a great place, but Im starting to wonder about its longevity. The signs are there: reduced traffic, fewer new members. Constantly behind target freepathons....
I also think this style of BBS type posting/chatting is passe’