Back in 2003, there was a section entitled ‘introductions’ and people would post identifying photos of themselves and their dc. And a post about themselves.
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Anon778833 · 21/09/2022 22:57
Everydaywheniwakeup · 21/09/2022 23:09
I miss Birth Announcements when people would write 2000 word essays on their birth experience, ending with their child's full name, weight, time of birth and often a photo. It was very of its time and I was a new parent and used to like that shit.
Everydaywheniwakeup · 21/09/2022 23:09
I miss Birth Announcements when people would write 2000 word essays on their birth experience, ending with their child's full name, weight, time of birth and often a photo. It was very of its time and I was a new parent and used to like that shit.
kimchifox · 21/09/2022 23:18
Also when people could have simple three letter usernames like "Cod".
cyclamenqueen · 21/09/2022 23:20
When it was so small you could literally track every thread if you wanted to and when you recognised most of the posters . Mostly people were kind and supportive and it felt like a community rather than just a discussion forum .
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DillDanding · 21/09/2022 23:34
I used to love that bat. It seems terribly parochial looking back - especially the Christmas meet-ups and the gift buying.
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