I was reminded by @diane.dianeduane.com talking about updating her website of how I learned basic HTML. Not school, no, nor any tutorials-- it was through a relic of the old internet. You see, there was at one point a site that reviewed Sailor Moon sites based on design and clean HTML. - ThreadSky

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leafstranger.bsky.social • 28 days ago

I was reminded by @diane.dianeduane.com talking about updating her website of how I learned basic HTML. Not school, no, nor any tutorials-- it was through a relic of the old internet.

You see, there was at one point a site that reviewed Sailor Moon sites based on design and clean HTML.

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leafstranger.bsky.social•28 days ago

I've forgotten the name and those involved, but it was a fascinating look at late-90s/early 00s web design, with examples of the source code and explanations of how to improve it. They also explained how to look at these websites, accessibility issues, and the REASONS behind a lot of design.

leafstranger.bsky.social•28 days ago

It's weirdly one of the skills I use most in my work life these days. Being able to parse basic HTML and CSS style sheets isn't in my job description but it sure as heck helps me daily.

asleepymeow.bsky.social•28 days ago

Oh man, the days of coding your own sites with basic html, where webrings were a thing and folks made silly fanpages with gif backgrounds and midi files.

I do miss the fun and quirky parts of the old internet. 😭

leafstranger.bsky.social•28 days ago

Yeah, that's exactly it. It's definitely a relic of the old internet but I learned so much.