Very interesting read; I too didn't realise quite how effectively Google sucked all the fun out of the web, even though I was there at the time. Pure serendipity to read your comment about Pinboard and reread this talk from Maclej on the same day. http://idlewords.com/talks/fan_is_a_tool_using_animal.htm
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Great talk! Reminds me of some of Brad’s comments
about the sci-fi/horror directories he’s worked. I’m sorry for the delay in responding
(and your Webmention showing up here)—my blog has been broken for a week.
Enjoy your conference. “Food and Communication”—wild! You should write about it…
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