people talk about how we need to bring back "don't feed the trolls" rhetoric for modern internet ragebait and I agree but also I think the most useful thing from the Old Internet that I miss is LURKING
be a lurker. just read things and think about them without feeling the need to weigh in or call out or disseminate everything you encounter. it's so nice and so freeing and it's a good way to learn things.
I have frequently regretted getting involved in shit that didn't involve me online but you know what I've never regretted doing? Lurking. literally lurk moar
job market is crazy
I'm sure the cat is just sleeping, but its pose and the petals reminded me of a painting.
"The Grief of the Pasha" by Jean-Leon Gerome.
Sometimes I forget that GL also means "Good luck" like oh? You're wishing me girls love? You're wishing me yuri in a videogame lobby? Thank you very much
A recreation of what I saw when I was passing my boss's desk
The Animals - House of the Rising Sun (1964)
Silver Jews - New Orleans (1994)
wdhmbt’s tumblr post (undated)

there are at least three houses in new orleans









