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The internet was better before social media

Forums and blogs > infinite scrolling algorithms.

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The internet was better before social media

Forums and blogs > infinite scrolling algorithms.

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About this poll

Forums and blogs > infinite scrolling algorithms. Nostalgia rankings are time capsules. The cartoon you watched on Saturday mornings, the song that owned a summer, the toy you begged for โ€” these rankings aren't really about quality, they're about which artifacts of a decade you carry with you. The matchup is Agree versus Disagree.

Why the question is worth voting on

Hot takes work because they force you to commit. The statement is designed to provoke a reaction โ€” but the result, in aggregate, is the more interesting data. Sometimes the consensus on a "controversial" take turns out to be one-sided. Sometimes the population genuinely splits 50/50 on something a vocal minority pretended was settled. Both outcomes are useful.

How voting works

This is a hot take. The statement above is intentionally provocative. Vote agree if you genuinely buy the position, disagree if you don't. After voting you'll see how everyone else split โ€” sometimes the consensus surprises.

Where the consensus stands

This poll is still settling. With 2 votes in, the aggregate is sensitive to new entries โ€” your vote will visibly move the needle. Expect the percentages to shift over the next few days as the crowd grows.

A note on methodology

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Share your result

After voting, you'll see how your tier list or pick compares to the consensus. The result page is shareable โ€” most of our voters end up arguing with at least one friend after sharing theirs. If you want to see more polls in this category, browse nostalgia or check out the Hot Ranking blog for essays on tier lists, ranking culture, and the great GOAT debates.