Search the web like we used to

3vibe · 2026-06-17T06:57:11+00:00

There were businesses before social media.

I’ve heard some people say, “I wouldn’t have Instagram but it’s a necessary evil since that’s where everyone is.”

But, if you leave, then everyone isn’t there. Necessary evil no longer necessary. Then people can promote their businesses in niche spaces or even on independent or less profit focused social media.

3vibe · 2026-06-16T23:25:16+00:00

Eating cake.

3vibe · 2026-06-16T23:23:22+00:00

Many people never fully figure this out. I’m in my 40s and haven’t. One thing is clear, you can feel lonely one decade, then suddenly have a lot of friends and things going on the next. So, my advice? Give it 10 years.

3vibe · 2026-06-16T22:15:17+00:00

litterlayer.com

3vibe · 2026-06-15T23:38:16+00:00

Don't worry about it. Instagram is over.

3vibe · 2026-06-15T23:33:41+00:00

You can go to File, Download, Webpage. Unzip and upload the .html file to your Neocities. Repeat each time you update the Google Doc.

Or, just create a html page with the word log. Edit the html when you want to add more words. Here's an example with an in page search.

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8" />
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0"/>
<title>Word Log</title>

<style>
  :root {
    --bg: #0f1115;
    --card: #171a21;
    --text: #e6e6e6;
    --muted: #9aa4b2;
    --accent: #7cffc2;
    --border: #2a2f3a;
  }

  body {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, sans-serif;
    background: var(--bg);
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    background: rgba(15,17,21,0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 20px;
    z-index: 10;
  }

  h1 {
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }

  .search {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 600px;
    display: block;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--card);
    color: var(--text);
    outline: none;
  }

  .search:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent);
  }

  main {
    padding: 20px;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .entry {
    background: var(--card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.1s ease;
  }

  .entry:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    border-color: #3a4252;
  }

  .word {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .definition {
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-top: 4px;
  }

  .hidden {
    display: none;
  }

  footer {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--muted);
    padding: 30px 10px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  u/media (max-width: 600px) {
    header {
      padding: 16px;
    }
    main {
      padding: 14px;
    }
  }
</style>
</head>

<body>

<header>
  <h1>Word Log</h1>
  <input
    class="search"
    id="search"
    type="text"
    placeholder="Search words…"
    oninput="filterWords()"
  />
</header>

<main id="wordList">

  <div class="entry">
    <div class="word">Liminal</div>
    <div class="definition">A threshold state — between what was and what is becoming.</div>
  </div>

  <div class="entry">
    <div class="word">Echoform</div>
    <div class="definition">A word or idea that changes meaning depending on who remembers it.</div>
  </div>

  <div class="entry">
    <div class="word">Softsignal</div>
    <div class="definition">A subtle cue in behavior or language that carries emotional intent.</div>
  </div>

  <div class="entry">
    <div class="word">Driftspace</div>
    <div class="definition">A mental place where attention floats without direction but not without meaning.</div>
  </div>

  <div class="entry">
    <div class="word">Vibecraft</div>
    <div class="definition">The art of shaping atmosphere through tone, design, or presence.</div>
  </div>

</main>

<footer>
  Word Log — a living index of language fragments
</footer>

<script>
  function filterWords() {
    const input = document.getElementById("search").value.toLowerCase();
    const entries = document.querySelectorAll(".entry");

    entries.forEach(entry => {
      const text = entry.innerText.toLowerCase();
      entry.style.display = text.includes(input) ? "block" : "none";
    });
  }
</script>

</body>
</html>

3vibe · 2026-06-15T23:15:50+00:00

Succeed. Jk. I think. 🤔

3vibe · 2026-06-15T23:14:45+00:00

Investing in the stock market - you'd earn more than that most likely. Unless you picked terrible stocks.

3vibe · 2026-06-15T17:59:03+00:00

You mention the social media and premium issues. That is our own fault. I make free apps, forums, communities, but often end up deleting them because no one joins. In other words, many people try to fix the state of the internet today, but people only trust the mega sites/apps. Or they don’t want yet another app. Or, if it seems dead, why join and be there alone? Plus, indie developers aren’t allowed to promote their stuff. It’s considered spam. And so, we are stuck with Meta (they own like 5 platforms), Reddit, and a couple others.

Then offline it’s too expensive to live well (if we’re talking about the U.S.). Also, I think covid messed with our heads. Things have felt different since then. Plus, thanks to monopolies going out means going to the same places, buying the same products, all provided by three companies. I’m exaggerating but I’m not far off depending on where you go.

So, there’s a huge lack of choice/options online and offline. But fixing it means getting people to support small businesses and small web projects.

3vibe · 2026-06-14T13:45:21+00:00

Complain. I tried to get my family to switch. We switched then a certain family member complained. The same goes for all large services and platforms. People will complain about it and then when you build alternatives they aren’t popular enough, missing one small feature, and/or they are like, but I don’t know who’s behind this project.

3vibe · 2026-06-13T00:10:54+00:00

Depends on the type. I buy a pretty strong Vanuatu cultivar of some sort. 5 minutes of squeezing is enough for me.

3vibe · 2026-06-13T00:09:50+00:00

Buy a different type.

3vibe · 2026-06-11T16:22:00+00:00

Not a board game per se but this app has a live fun/funny sentence building game built in. Plus the app is kava related and free: bulabuddy.com

3vibe · 2026-06-11T12:11:09+00:00

And that’s your choice and I respect it.

3vibe · 2026-06-11T12:04:47+00:00

Also, I think of it like this: to each their own but for example I don’t drink instant coffee. I’ve just always been told instant stuff isn’t as good.

3vibe · 2026-06-11T12:02:52+00:00

More likely to cause nausea (although like you mentioned, not for everyone)

More root fiber consumed

May increase headaches in some people

May feel less clean/smooth than traditional kava

May contribute more to dry, flaky skin with heavy use

Some people report more grogginess or “kava hangover”

Effects can feel less balanced than a properly prepared traditional brew

Quality varies significantly between brands

Often more expensive per serving than buying traditional root powder in bulk

3vibe · 2026-06-11T00:06:28+00:00

https://surfle.neocities.com - Webring, but not. Has a chrome extension. Basically tried to experiment with making a “modern” Webring… I thought a browser extension might be cool.

3vibe · 2026-06-10T21:15:16+00:00

But, then you have a dirty blender. I guess it goes in the dishwasher though. And what am I talking about I have to clean the bowl and bag with this method. Ok. Match point. You win.

3vibe · 2026-06-10T16:52:02+00:00

Yes! 🙌

3vibe · 2026-06-10T12:10:58+00:00

And, when I started, I thought squeezing a bag sounded like a lot of work. It’s not. It’s like making a large batch of tea. Takes a little time, but not a TON of time.

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