I think ultimately, to sum things up before I even begin, my goal is to enjoy my time here again and hopefully help other people enjoy themselves too!
What is web revival to me? Web revival is taking the internet back. Web revival is finding joy in the unpolished. Web revival is fun!
Is this site finished? No. Will it ever be finished? Never!!! That would mean putting "finishing touches" on it and cleaning it up! Absolutely not on my watch!!! This site is haphazardly cobbled together with my piss-poor, brand-new knowledge of HTML coding, it will never look "pretty" and I don't want it to! This is my space to do absolutely whatever I want! And if that means having mismatched gifs and endless jank? So be it!
I want this site to represent everything I saw the internet as as a child. Wild, unfiltered, and FUN! And I hope more people join me in making the internet a better place for us all!
Well, I don't know the first thing about web design or coding or anything related to making a website!
- That's Great, actually! That means you're not bound by the rules the current web has put in place!
What can I do to join in on the fun?
- Try starting with your own Neocities! It's 100% free to make an account and they have a handy little tutorial to help get you started! You should also check out my links page! It's got buttons that lead to all sorts of cool resources, the very same ones I used to make this site! I also highly recommend Melon's guide!Where do I go from there?
- The sky's the limit! I recommend looking into how to make a webgarden! This is a small square that other people can display on their websites as a sort of preview of your site! If you make a webgarden, please email me the code for it! I'll post it on my greenhouse page and it'll link our sites together! You can also find my webgarden code on this page for use on your own site!
Is there any other way I can help out?
- Yes! This next section may be the most important part!
BE FUCKING NICIES ON THE INTERNET!!!!!
I am not joking even a LITTLE guys I am so sick of people being mean and rude for NO REASON. If you want the internet to be a better, more enjoyable place for people? Stop engaging in pointless fights! Communicate openly and honestly with people! Stop assuming the worst in people! I promise you the majority of the internet is operating in good faith, try extending patience and forgiveness to people you meet! Earnestly try to be the bigger person in arguments, and not just so you come out Looking better, but in the spirit of resolving conflicts without pointless nastiness!
I Highly recommend taking a look at sadgrl.online's Internet Manifesto because they put it Way better than I can, honestly.
It's time people started actually living by the Golden Rule. Being nasty to people online may feel nice momentarily. I've done my fair share of aggressive debating and trolling. But it will ultimately leave you feeling empty and wanting. Instead of attacking someone who's pissing you off, try to take a minute to remember that they're just as human as you are. They make mistakes. They say stupid shit that they may or may not wind up changing their minds about and regretting later. When I was younger, I was trans- and homophobic. Now I'm trans and homo. People say and do stupid things when they don't know any better. Be kind and patient with people, because coming at them guns blazing will only cause them to plant their feet even more firmly in the soil.
Ultimately, just be kind. Spread love where you can. Spread joy when you can. I love you all. Please take care of yourselves.
