The early days of the Internet were vastly different than what we have today. Without experiencing it, however, it's hard to put a finger on just what exactly was so appealing about the net back then.

Was it the fact that it truly felt cutting-edge as very few people were using it? Was it the simplicity of it all? A specific program? Knowing more about technology than everyone else? Or maybe it was the lack of advertising / trolling / social sharing or the perceived privacy it offered?

With this week's open forum, we want to know what you miss most about the early days of the Internet. Please share your thoughts in the comments below!