People like to shit on LiveJournal, but having one inspired me to learn: - HTML/CSS - hex code (for picking theme colors) - how to make animated gifs - image compression - basic webhosting - basic security - a ton of Photoshop - content & community
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I only got an LJ after I turned 16 and my parents let me have (limited) internet in my room. Before that, I was messing around with locally hosted websites, custom desktop themes, DOS, and the BIOS.
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I spent hours tripping around BIOS screens, trying out key combos and menu options. No manual to guide me. I felt like a techno spy.
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And now I touch kernels and networks and work to provide a stable platform for millions of old and new techno spies.
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If you're disappointed with your progress, go further back.
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Replying to @advicepig @alicegoldfuss
Should it have the whole "screenshot from tweetdeck" aesthetic?
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yes make them waste an entire bottle of toner on you
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