I Get to Read Others?

Daily writing prompt
What are your favorite websites?

I am generally too busy creating for the web to pay attention to what others are doing. When I’m not writing, I’ll surf Facebook or Reddit occasionally, but mostly I’m chatting to friends if I’m online at all. I’ve really made an effort to cut back, and the road trip was perfect for it. 10 uninterrupted hours where I could be contacted, but I couldn’t stare at the computer in a daze.

Historically, I’ve liked McSweeney’s Internet Tendency and fark.com more than anything else.

I read The New York Times and The Washington Post. Their web sites are both easy to navigate and of course, the Times web site has its crossword.

And that’s honestly about it, because I do use other things, but they have an app now. I wouldn’t necessarily call them a “web site.”

For instance, YouTube used to be my favorite web site- now it’s all handled through my smart TV. If WordPress ever decides to do a writing prompt based on YouTube stars, I’d have a list.

But web sites? They’re so over. And who even has a blog anymore?

I’m such a geezer.

4 thoughts on “I Get to Read Others?

  1. That’s a great reflection on how much the internet has changed, and it’s completely understandable why you feel that way!
    You’re not a geezer; you’re simply noticing the evolution of how we consume content. Your perspective perfectly highlights the shift from the early “web site” era to the current “app and platform” era.

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