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@adele re smolweb, admittedly with laxer conditions of entry, 99% of the time your site can be static, and it should be.

@adele Yeah I don't see that distinction and don't really see much of one as you describe it.

For me, "smolweb" is just kinda cloying. Like when people say "birb". Pre-packaged cuteness in lieu of ... having a personality or imagination.

That sounds grumpier than I would like but it bothers me how eagerly we accede to capitalism's insistence that we infantilise ourselves.

I like "smal web" and "small tech".

@adele didn't realize there was a difference lol

Either way you have been added to my RSS xd

@adele Interesting question. Maybe it is more a chicken and egg situation. BOTH are true but what came first?

Did the overcomplication come from the interference and 'grip' of big tech or did big tech get a chance because 'we' overcomplicated things?

I like smolweb for roughly the same reasons as I like Linux: small components, relatively simple (and therefore sometimes genious) components that work together. Gives a sense of simplicity and ownership.

And: works on simple systems.

Although the need for strong encryption really hampers even the smolweb. I can not build/run a Gemini browser on my old 68030 based Atari TT because of the encryption needs....:-(((

@adele I feel that these two concepts have very similar names but they represent different ideas, so I'm afraid it may be confusing for newcomers.

Not sure what would be the best way forward, as changing one name would undoubtedly also cause damage in the already established meaning.

@adele I am afraid even the most inspired folks will struggle to differentiate...