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17 Places People Hung Out Before Social Media

BuzzFeed·Carley Suthers·about 1 month ago
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People are lonelier than ever, and much of that is, sadly, due to a lack of "third spaces," locations where people can socialize that aren't the defaults of home and work. But, before social media ruined everything, there were many, many of these socialization hubs that Gen X and Millennials fondly remember... That's why when Redditor u/makingbutter2 asked, " What third spaces have we lost? " hundreds of people responded with the places they socialized before the internet came along, and suddenly I'm yearning for the mall. From music stores to roller rinks — here are 17 of their best responses: 1. "Music stores. You could go there with a few friends, listen to new songs at the listening stations, compare what you each bought, and even talk music with employees if you had one of those cool local shops with knowledgeable people. I love having access to millions of songs at my fingertips now, but I do miss the experience of going out to find new music and learning from other people, not just an algorithm." 2.…

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