Reflections on the Early World Wide Web and the Democratization of Online Publishing
By
janandonly
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Summary
The article reflects on the early days of the World Wide Web, describing it as a 'Wild Wild West' of information where individuals could freely publish content like fanzines, personal sites, and hobby sites. It emphasizes the democratization of publication and the liberation of information during the late 1900s, encouraging readers to learn HTML for building their own websites.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledOnce upon a time, the World Wide Web was the Wild Wild West.
The World Wide Web promised a democratization of publication and a liberation of information.
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