This post reflects on the 25th anniversary of a notable parody of Slashdot by Suck.com, illustrating the evolution of online culture and humor. The parody showcased the growing competitive landscape of tech journalism and community forums during the late 1990s, highlighting how humor and satire played a role in shaping community dialogues around emerging internet technologies. Users in the comments recall their experiences with both sites and share anecdotes about how they influenced their views on technology and information sharing.