I think back in the day people created websites really for fun and can do whatever they want. Now you are judged against the best websites.
Probably the only remnants of the old web are professors who publish academic websites and are based on content rather than design. I do remember when I was about to graduate there was talk of standardizing all the professor websites. I would agree all websites would need accessibility, mobility etc but like you I miss the old web where you could just explore.
Nice. Captain Marvel's website wouldn't load without enabling javascript for three domains, and then wanted four more after it loaded. It looks retro, but it's the same modern web crap.
Probably the only remnants of the old web are professors who publish academic websites and are based on content rather than design. I do remember when I was about to graduate there was talk of standardizing all the professor websites. I would agree all websites would need accessibility, mobility etc but like you I miss the old web where you could just explore.
Having said that, the new Captain Marvel website is awesome. I don't think the page counter is real though :( https://www.marvel.com/captainmarvel/