@anildash Great to read such a well done history and summary of why the “new” websites and values of those now ancient days of the early years of 2004-5 made a difference and continue to make a difference. I started using Flickr in late 2004 and began my own account there early 2005. I still maintain my account after these 20+ years, almost unheard-of longevity for a personal project online. Those were exciting and fun days and I even knew other members online like the legendary Stewart and Caterina. As it happened, what a wise course the Flickr Foundation, Commons and other endeavors set in motion. Photography meetups began back then and what fun they were! (Anyone remember Striatic Does America? Or maybe when Trey Ratliff began his Stuck In Customs world events with meetups?) Thanks for your own many contributions too, bravo!