The recent temporary ban and quick reinstatement of TikTok sparked nostalgia among users on Reddit, particularly in the r/Millennials subreddit. Members reflected on beloved social media platforms like AOL, MySpace, and Vine, reminiscing about the early internet's magic and sense of community. As content creation has become streamlined with modern tools, many feel that early platforms provided a more authentic and creative space for expression, emphasizing the unique charm of those niche communities compared to today's landscape of mass content production.
With 4K cameras and entire editing suites in their pockets, 'content' has never been easier to create than it is for social media users in 2025.
What millennials miss most about the early internet is a sense of community. With forums and small dedicated communities appearing on niche sites, finding your people was far more accessible.
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