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vimbry · 1 year ago

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man am I grateful to live in the digital age at times tho. the hell were all these poor people doing without archives immediately at their disposal for research and recreation. I know libraries, fanzines, clubs and the like have always provided an outlet but I'm too used to sitting here like a little emperor ringing my bell and having my aides (internet service provider and web browser) present me with treats from the scholars (hobbyist archivers)

#I do love delayed gratification to an Extent like I don't enjoy bingewatching and stuff #but how did I live in a world without easy recording capabilities #I still remember that day my cousin and I were following x.iaolin showdown on cn in the afternoons while I was staying w/ his family #we went out for the day and completely forgot about that day's episode. devastating. when you are 11 #the idea of 2 of your favourite bands performing at the same place but you can't go cause it's in los angeles #and the most you can do is read about it being advertised and never hear of it again because it's pre-camcorders/tape circulation/internet #if your favourite things were even lucky enough to have a dedicated fanbase at all. the heartbreak

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