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Re: RIP Google Reader

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post #11

Whatever was said at the time, I’m convinced Google Reader was collateral damage from the Bay of Pigs Google Plus effort. It had social features (which I honestly never used) and anything social had to be G+. Still, I honestly don’t understand why this is the hill people want to die on, what they feel most betrayed about. Like I haven’t seen some people this upset since Firefly was canceled.

"I haven’t seen some people this upset since Firefly was canceled."

Thank you for pouring salt on that wound, too. Good grief.

Re: RIP Google Reader

#422
post #238

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Vine lives in a glass jar on the mantlepiece.

What a curious comment - care to elaborate? (I'm thinking a USB drive with Vine's source code is actually on your mantelpiece?)

It has to do with milkshakes.

Here’s a video for context:

https://youtu.be/GX-9wXFQRgA

Re: RIP Google Reader

#424
post #312

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I can't believe that website is still around. I just got teleported to the 90's.

Neocities isn't that old. Perhaps you're thinking of Geocities, the '90s vintage website that inspired it?

I realized later that it's Geocities v2; essentially. Still a fun thought that sort of service is still a thing. I think Medium.com is probably the best offspring that I can think of.
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