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!
Yep! I remember seeing an ad in Omni magazine that showed someone sitting at a computer. And in big bold print it said, “Imagine being able to read the news with just a few clicks of a keyboard!” Then going on to say someday that may happen.
And boy did it ever. But what’s so funny that ad seemed so futuristic and cool. Now we do it from our pocket. Crazy.
I still have that magazine by the way. I should dig it out and scan that ad!