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to try to live in the 2000s

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xXcalamity · 08/01/2026 03:54

i'm so tired of modern life. of the smartphones, social media, redevelopments, drama, tacky clothes and 'trends'

starting last year, i started doing that. bought myself a flip phone, a digicam, an laptop that looks like it escaped from the 2000s despite still being in production, as well as a netbook from the same company and an ipod style mp3 player (images of all the tech attached), and some 2000s clothes.

i'm just questioning if all this is worth it. my workplace doesn't push ai or smartphone bullshit on me but i'm wondering if creating a fake life that does not exist is really worth it. my activities are based around stuff that is 2000s, i will not go to a modern looking restaurant or place...

it's too late to go back but i just sort of sulk about it now. it's fun but also a sacrifice

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Nomnomnew · 08/01/2026 04:15

How old are you OP? I’m glad it’s not the 2000s anymore - the media was absolutely vile, tearing people (especially women) down at every opportunity. And looking back on the influences at the time - awful magazines highlighting cellulite, next top model, biggest loser etc, it’s obvious to me why I ended up taking my unhappiness out via an eating disorder.

There are pros and cons to every era. But if the tech stuff makes you happy then good for you.

xXcalamity · 08/01/2026 04:12

RosyPumpkins · 08/01/2026 04:08

I hear you, but I’m pretty sure there were trends, drama, tacky clothes etc in the 2000s. Also social media.
If you prefer it then for sure use all that stuff but I’m not sure it’s easier than just deleting socials, eating worse microwave meals and getting a library card tbh.

I do have a library card haha

It just seemed more human and normal. even the social media wasn't full of identical influencers but normal humans

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RosyPumpkins · 08/01/2026 04:08

I hear you, but I’m pretty sure there were trends, drama, tacky clothes etc in the 2000s. Also social media.
If you prefer it then for sure use all that stuff but I’m not sure it’s easier than just deleting socials, eating worse microwave meals and getting a library card tbh.

xXcalamity · 08/01/2026 04:04

Bit of an inaccurate photo of the netbook, mine has this colourway:

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