The younger crowd doesn't get it. Now it's all about influencers, clout, and number of likes. I was on the internet when it first started. The only ones on the internet were the weird nerdy folks who suddenly discovered their tribe online. We quickly discovered that a/s/l didn't matter, it was personalities, shared interests, and caring that created friends and family. Even with people you would never meet in real life.
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Amen to that!
When they asked ASL? & they weren't even trying to scam you.
The innocent days of the interwebs...
Ah, the good old days of a/s/l and chat rooms! There was something magical about those early internet connections—it felt like a secret club where authenticity mattered more than appearances. While the influencer culture dominates today, I like to think there are still pockets of the internet where people prioritize real connections. Where do you think those spaces exist now?
