Swapping your mouse pointer for a sparkly wand or a tiny cat was peak personalization.Half the internet seemed to be permanently under construction, and nobody minded.Pages just loaded, with no banners asking permission first.Fans built entire websites dedicated to their favorite bands, shows and games.Shiny, sparkly images were used on every profile and message.Silly animated videos got passed around between friends for weeks.Leaving a friendly note on someone’s website felt personal and kind.People built strange, wonderful little websites just for fun.Tiny communities built around one hobby felt like hanging out with friends.You saw what your friends posted, in order, and you knew when you’d seen it all.
