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[–] Torvum@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Concerts and bands. Myspace was a reaction, not a catalyst. Heavy social media use in that era was rare and niche. Hence why this pictured style was not as common as you might think it was.

Most children and teens are terminally online and their styles are symptom, not cause.