The article highlights the nostalgia for the early days of the internet, showcasing the diverse web design styles that once flourished. A YouTube Short by Coding With Lewis contrasts old websites, illustrating their varying aesthetics and functionalities. Viewers express admiration for the DIY spirit and unfiltered nature of these sites, contrasting them with today's corporate-driven design. Quotes from commenters reveal a broader appreciation for the simplistic, but functional design principles from that era—such as using tables—pointing to a perceived loss of individuality in modern web design.
"I love the DIY quality of the old internet. It had a defined aesthetic and artistic/creative quality. Everything is homogenised by service providers now so the internet is just this massive corporate extension."
"The old internet, so earnest and unfiltered. Felt like wilderness."
"HTML can truly stand the test of time. A site made with tables, that's why it still works."
"As a web developer who started in the 1990s, yes, all websites used to be made with tables. 'Twas a simpler time..."
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