Usenet had a real sense of mystery to it in 1995/1996. Something Awful forums were good, too.
But for all the things that mattered (strong friendships, career opportunities) … the Visual Editors forums for news designers circa 2005-2009. The tech was rough. The conversations ran deep.
Can I ask y’all a genuine question?
In all your life online, what’s the greatest social media you’ve ever used?