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Wanted to ask you about this article, how do you remember the early days of the internet (I was sadly too young at that time). Do you wish it back? And do you think it can ever be like that again? I would be very interested

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[โ€“] jwcph@norrebro.space 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@bstix @Provider Agree, provisionally. I mean, I do a lot of stuff where the visual element makes a great big honking difference & if someone tries to describe it in words & aren't absolutely amazing at it, meaning can get really lost in written directions.

On the other hand I absolutely adore the printed how-to book that came with my 50's sewing machine & it is, in fact, very meticulous in describing the physical situation (OK, it also has some drawings) ๐Ÿ˜Š

[โ€“] bstix@feddit.dk 1 points 1 year ago

Yes, video absolutely works well for some things like crafts, DIY projects etc. where the things might not be easily described in text.