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.plan (plan.cat)

516 points by niedzielski · 1769 days ago · 218 comments on HN

Article summary

The article appears to be a list of user login information, including names and timestamps, in a format reminiscent of .plan files, which were used to share personal information and status updates in the early days of the internet. The site allows users to access this information using the finger protocol. The discussion revolves around the nostalgia and simplicity of this old technology. The site's use of the .cat domain has also raised questions about cultural appropriation and the rules governing the use of this domain.

Main themes

  • .plan files
  • finger protocol
  • cultural appropriation
  • simple web design
  • domain usage rules
  • internet nostalgia
  • cultural sensitivity

What commenters say

  • The .plan file format is a nostalgic reminder of the early days of the internet and its simplicity is still appreciated today.
  • The use of the finger protocol to access user information is a unique feature of the site.
  • The site's use of the .cat domain may be seen as cultural appropriation, as it does not contain significant Catalan content.
  • The rules governing the use of the .cat domain are not strictly enforced, allowing for non-Catalan content to be hosted on the domain.
  • The site's simplicity and lack of modern features are seen as a refreshing change from more complex and cluttered modern websites.
  • The use of the .cat domain for non-Catalan content is not necessarily a problem, as long as it is not pretending to be something it is not.
  • The cultural significance of the .cat domain should be respected, and its use should be limited to content that is relevant to the Catalan language and culture.