The early web was driven by curiosity, openness, and play, not monetization. Creativity flourished because experimentation was encouraged.
Creator Audrey Witters reflects on that era, using her now-famous animated alien GIF as an example of how playful, freely-shared work helped shape digital culture—and why preserving it still matters.
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