Alex Nedelcu on Nostr: I often see this convo on HN: - Internet was built on ads - I was on the internet ...

I often see this convo on HN:

- Internet was built on ads
- I was on the internet before ads, it was great
- WDYM, early 2000s, net was filled with banners & scams
- No, not then, circa 1996

Oh, you privileged mfs with internet connections & PCs in 1996 🥲