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!

  • RhoeriiOPEnglish
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    3 days ago

    I remember a programming course in the summer that left an impression, though I foolishly never pursued it further.

    Yep, even tho I do ok and I’m retired, I definitely wish that I had kept pursing it. I actually enjoyed programming in my BASIC class in school. But for some reason, it just never clicked with me that I could do it as a job.

    I would be way wealthier if I had pursued it. I have no excuse. It literally just never occurred to me that I could do it as a job.

    I grew up in a very rural town, population less that 2,000 people.

    Now that I retired early and collect a pension, I am looking to pick up where I left off. Just for fun. :)

    Trying to install linux on my PC today as a matter of fact.