Discussion: Have things changed that much or am I just getting old LOL
So high level: I've been a hobbyist for over 25 years. I've had amazing experiences and adventures for the most part because I always tried to be crazy-selective about my choices. For those that remember, they will tell you: we had access to lots of resources that made it quite easy to find a provider. From the days of BP, CL, TER, and so forth. It was truly a golden era. You had filters that worked, and before you knew it, could narrow your choices (yes, choices) and get connected quite easily.
What I can't get my mind around is: these providers were fairly attractive back then. I'm talking college age and ranking between a 5 - 6 easily. They were genuinely nice to look at and quite honestly, it was a blast. Yes you'd have the occasional misfire or bad time, but you were winning more than losing on average. Today, we have nothing but these overweight, waaaay too many miles, trailer-park meth beaters that I see others here just revel over.
My question: Am I just on the wrong websites these days? Has it changed that much that I simply don't know where everything has moved to? I get the OF craze and SB and so forth, but really? Even with these, the sheer volume of options back in the 2000's - 2016's just can't compare. The last gem from this era to me was Carmen and it never has been the same. If you know what I'm talking about, you know.
What am I missing?