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1. Please introduce yourself.

HI I'm Mingo (♡˙︶˙♡) I’m also known as PinkFireMage/PFMage, the webmaster of Mingo's Lair (my neocities), I can also be referred to as a webmistress as well, either is fine! ヽ(´▽`)/

2. How long have you been making websites?

It’s been an interesting journey. I first set up Neocities around October 2020, had no idea how to use it at the time. I spent about a year experimenting with website builders and one-page layouts like Carrd, I remembered making layouts for other people?

I would say 2023 was the year things really clicked. That I moved away from relying on templates and learnt to build sites properly for myself. Since then, I’ve been more focused on custom coding and Neocities instead of the standard "link in bio" tools.

3. And what got you into the hobby?

I was first exposed to HTML and CSS in middle school around 2010. We had these personal school profiles we could decorate, and I remember all the girls in my class were obsessed with glitter graphics. I spent a lot of time learning how to embed YouTube videos and customising my page.

I spent years on platforms like Tumblr, DeviantArt, Toyhouse customising HTML and CSS, but I didn't start making my own websites until I started using Carrd. In 2023, I was working on UI/UX qualifications, which made me want to take my coding skills more seriously. I really wanted to explore making a creative space that didn't follow the corporate look of the modern web. The nostalgia and aesthetics of Neocities eventually pulled me in, and I started using sites like W3Schools to teach myself properly.

4. What kind of website are you most interested in?

I really appreciate sites that show a lot of effort and capture the old internet aura through colours and imagery. I love learning about projects people are working on. Sometimes I don't even realise someone is developing a game until I see their website. These spaces reveal so much about your personality.

The way you write specific things and what you share, is what makes you unique from everyone else. I don't think a website needs a complex theme either. Most of the time, I’m drawn to a sense of like-mindedness, whether that’s something funny, aesthetics or just relatableness.

5. What's your workflow? Do you plan your websites out thoroughly or do you come up with the design as you go along?

My workflow is much better structured now. I handle all my HTML, CSS, and JS files in Notepad++. I know devs prefer Visual Studio, but I usually save that for my game development work

Lately, May 2026 I’ve been using a sitemap as a blueprint for my entire project. I use ASCII art to format the structure because having a visual aid helps me see how everything connects. I would code the sitemap first and then move on to the rest of the site from there.

6. Please link to your biggest inspirations.

Not sure if this question is asking for a particular modern creator, since it says to include a link. Personally, my inspiration doesn't really come from one person or just people. I'm more influenced by genres, settings, and recurring themes that appear across the media I love. Because of that, I don't think I have a single biggest inspiration to link to.

7. What's your favourite part about making websites?

I like getting my ideas down and working towards bringing my vision to life, or seeing if the process leads to something even better!!

8. And the thing you struggle with the most?

I struggle with balancing complex ideas while sticking to a limited toolkit. I try to build as much as possible using only HTML and CSS, avoiding JavaScript wherever I can. Even though I could use it, I like the challenge of working within the technical constraints of the old internet.

9. Do you keep the same layout on all of your pages? Or do you use different ones?

This website uses iframes, so a lot of the smaller sections are built from the same reusable pages. I try to keep my CSS as versatile as possible so it can be used across different areas of the site!

However, the pages like my About Me and Tutorials & Findings have more content and information to organise. For those, I switch to regular pages instead of iframes because it's simpler to work with. Trying to manage more complex content through iframes gets a bit confusing for me.

10. How confident are you with CSS?

I’m more confident with it now. It used to be quite intimidating, that’s when I realised what I was trying to do in HTML is actually handled much better through CSS.

11. Do you know how to correctly use “<dl>”

It’s strange, I don't use it often? I think a lot of modern devs ditch it for simpler tags like ul or div. I actually had to look it up too, as it feels a bit more niche than the basic tags I usually stick to. I definitely want to spend more time learning the proper semantics of HTML.

12. What is your favourite HTML element?

It’s hard.. I would have to choose between anchor tags, the marquee tag and the details tag. They all have interactivity in common, which is something I really like. My favourite is probably the anchor tag. I love reading long pages but scrolling can be quite a drain, so I always appreciate it when a dev adds internal links to help you jump to specific sections!!

13. If you're making a new web page from scratch, what is the first thing you do?

I use CodePen as a live editor to test snippets,to make sure my code works correctly!!

14. Do you know JavaScript?

I do not know enough of it.

15. How about PHP?

I’ve been wanting to learn it more!!

16. Does your website have a theme that you stick to?

It's always been pink in one form or another. I wouldn't say it follows a single theme, because it's changed a lot over time. In the beginning, I was mostly focused on creating a certain aura. I wanted it to feel like an ancient corner of the internet that connected with my persona's lore. Later on, I started leaning into a slight dungeon crawler aesthetic. I love visual novels and making them, and since my persona lives in a fantasy world, those influences gradually became part of the website too.

17. Are you more focused on content or design?

I might be more focused on content. It's quite funny because my background is in design, but I'd rather show more of my personality through my website than focus purely on how it looks.

18. Do you own a domain name? If not, would you ever want to?

Not yet, but I'm highly considering it. I think I'll probably get one once I've published more completed projects and feel the site is a little more established.

19. What do you think of nostalgia-focused or "retro" websites?

I have a big appreciation for nostalgia and find it quite beautiful. The older something feels or looks, the more I'm drawn to it. Personally, I love Web 1.0 websites and the creativity they represent. That said, they can come with drawbacks, such as: poor mobile compatibility, hard-to-read text, and other accessibility issues. There's always a trade-off. I try not to let nostalgia blind me completely and prefer finding a balance between retro aesthetics and modern usability.

20. Is your HTML valid? Do you even check?

I remember checking it once a long time ago and finding quite a few issues. After fixing them, I ran it through a validator again and it came back fine. I'm constantly updating my site, I don't check it as often as I probably should. It's something I'd like to revisit whenever I go on a longer hiatus from updating.

21. What are your opinion on buttons and banners?

I love themm

22. What do you think of button walls in particular?

I like them. Personally, I prefer static buttons or any with slower animations. I find the flashy or highly sped-up buttons can be a bit overwhelming and sometimes feel almost seizure-inducing. I think they work best when they're used in moderation!!

23. If you started over again, would you make something similar or completely different?

Where I am now, I'd probably create something similar. I still like the direction I've taken, but I'd be more intentional about the structure and implementation. Going forward, I'd like to get better at developing reusable UI components and building on established design systems rather than starting from scratch each time.

24. Are you envious of other people's websites?

Not really. I think a lot of them are nice, but I'm usually just happy for the person who made them. Building a website takes a lot of work, so when I see a great one, my first thought is appreciation rather than envy.

25. What text editor do you use?

Mainly Notepad++ for websites, I have answered this a bit in Q5

26. Why do you use that one?

There's just something about the simplicity of Notepad++ that I really like.

27. Do you host your image files on your web server, or on another host?

They’re own my own server

28. This might not be relevant to you, but what's your opinion on the Neocities vs. Nekoweb debate?

I'm not really clued in on that debate, honestly, I don't have strong feelings about what platform people choose to use. I think people should use whatever works best for them. I did try setting up a Nekoweb site at one point, but it wasn't quite for me. That said, it seems like a great platform, and who knows, I might change my mind in the future.

29. How much server space would you estimate your main website takes up?

I'm actually surprised by the amount of little space it takes up. Last time I checked, it was only around 8 MB. At this rate, I think my website will comfortably stay under Neocities' 1 GB storage limit for quite a while.

30. Do you keep local backups of your files?

Yes. I've always kept backups of important snippets, especially anything that took a long time to code. I would also email screenshots to myself as an extra precaution. In 2026, I got into the habit of storing my website files locally as well, which has made keeping backups much easier and more organised.

31. Do you prefer simple or highly visual websites?

Honestly, I like websites that strike a balance between the two. I like visual websites with a lot of personality, but not to the point where they become overwhelming or difficult to navigate. At the same time, if a site is too minimal, it sometimes feels a little bland or unfinished. I think the best websites find a middle ground between visual appeal and usability!!

32. Do you stick to certain colours? Do you do that on purpose, or is it your subconscious?

I touched on this a bit in Q16, but I've always gravitated towards pink and its many variations. At this point, it's definitely a conscious choice rather than my subconscious. I've grown to love the colour over the years, and it has become a consistent part of my website and online identity.

33. Have you ever thought about quitting? Why?

I've never seriously thought about quitting. I make my website for myself, and I find the process genuinely enjoyable. It's a creative outlet, a hobby, and a way to unwind. If I disappear for a while, it's usually because life has become busy rather than because I've lost interest. The site is always waiting for me when I come back.

34. Do you have many webmaster friends, or is it a solitary hobby?

I have a few webmaster friends, but I always treated it as a fairly personal hobby. I enjoy making my website for its own sake, so I don't really think about it much beyond that. I do understand why having webmaster friends can be motivating though, and it's nice to see people encourage each other and share ideas.

35. Do people in your real life know about your website?

Some yes!! But no, I’m not going to walk around telling every random person about it IRL. If you get what I mean.

36. Do you update your website very often? How often is "very often"?

Yes, at least for now. I tend to have bursts of motivation when I'm updating the site almost every day. That can last for months before I slow down again, so my update schedule is usually driven by whatever project or idea I'm excited about at the time.

37. And the overall design, do you change that much? Why or why not?

If I have a stronger idea in mind, then yes, I'll go for a full overhaul. Otherwise, I don't tend to change the overall design too much if I'm already happy with it. There's no real point in fixing what isn't broken, and I'd rather avoid turning a good design into a downgrade.

38. Is your website more you-focused, hobby-focused, or outside world-focused?

I'd say it's somewhere in the middle. My website is fairly personal, so I do share a lot of my interests through things like my About Me page, fanlistings, cliques, and other sections. At the same time, I've structured the site to showcase the projects I'm working on as well. I want it to reflect who I am, but I also want it to highlight the things I create and contribute to.

39. Do you do web design professionally?

Not at the moment.

40. If not, would you like to? And if you're comfortable answering, what do you do for work?

If there’s demand for my web design skills, I wouldn't mind doing it professionally. I love creating websites that blend old web aesthetics with modern usability, so I'd be happy to work on more projects in that style.

41. Do you communicate with people by email very much?

Hmm not so much, just use it professionally.

42. Some people reject social media and use websites as a replacement. Do you keep social media outside of your website?

I still keep social media around. It's just useful for me to keep up with the news. I do understand why people prefer to leave those spaces behind, though. Social media can be pretty toxic at times. If it ever became too much for me, I could definitely see myself spending more time on my website instead.

43. How about instant messengers? Do you use a mainstream one like Discord or Telegram? Or something like Matrix? Do you avoid them?

I don't use them often and only when I log in and have a reason to. I'd rather keep it vague which platforms I use. There's this expectation that if you're on a messaging app, you're available all the time, but that's rarely the case for me. Just because I have an account somewhere doesn't mean I'm actively checking it.

44. Do you listen to music while you work on websites? If so, what kinds of artists?

Yes, I always have music playing while I work on my website. “what kinds of artists” is hard to answer, because my taste wanders around quite a bit, so you'll probably get a better idea by reading my About Me page. If there's one artist I consistently return to, though, it's Tatsuro Yamashita!! I'm a big fan of city pop, and his music is something I never seem to get tired of.

45. Do you keep everything you make on one website, or do you have more than one?

My website is tailored a certain way, I just use one website for now.

46. On a similar note, do you keep to one topic on your site, or many?

That’s something I’m still figuring out actually, I’d say I’ll eventually add more.

47. Do you present your real self, or at least try? Or do you construct a persona on purpose?

I find it hard to stay in character for long, I always break character eventually. It's probably a bit of both? For storytelling purposes, my website has a dungeon crawler theme mentioned in Q16 and some roleplay, but a lot of the content is written in my own voice as well.

I think I come across as fairly down-to-earth on my website. I try to be clear and articulate, but I don't like sounding overly formal or dry. When interacting with people online, I prefer being more relaxed and welcoming when communicating.

48. Have you ever made a good friend thanks to your website?

I think friendships work best when they happen naturally. I don't really do things in hopes of friends, but it's a nice thought

49. Are you happy with the way HTML and CSS currently work?

One habit I'd recommend is commenting and labelling sections of your code, especially if you're working on a larger project. It makes things easier to understand your own thought process later on, and is incredibly helpful if you ever collaborate with someone or ask others for help!!

I'd also encourage people to learn Flexbox early on. There were quite a few layout problems I struggled with that could have been solved much more easily if I'd understood Flexbox sooner. It's one of those things that seems intimidating at first but ends up being very useful.i recommend flexboxfroggy if you need somewhere to start!!

50. What are practices that you think people should avoid?

Please make it a habit to label what some parts of your codes mean, if you decide to ever work with someone and get help, it makes things easier to understand your thinking. Flex is pretty useful to learn aswell, there’s many issues I had and if i knew it easier it would help.

51. What about under-utilised practices, or things you think people should do more?

One thing I'd recommend is checking your site for dead links every now and then. It's easy to forget about them until someone clicks one and ends up nowhere.

I also think accessibility deserves more attention. Even small changes can make a big difference, and the more accessible your site is, the more inclusive it becomes for everyone visiting it.

52. Do you use a lot of semantic HTML? Or are you guilty of generic structure?

I'm somewhere in the middle. I started using more semantic HTML over time, but there are definitely areas of my website that still rely on generic div structures. My class names tend to focus on describing a component's appearance or purpose, especially when I'm building custom layouts. It's something I'm gradually improving as I learn more about web development.

53. Do you consider different browsers?

To some extent, yes. Because I've done QA and app testing, cross-browser testing is something that's stuck with me as a habit. However, since this website is just a hobby, I don't go too deep into it. I usually do a few checks to make sure things aren't completely broken, but I'm not as rigorous as I would be on a professional project.

54. Speaking of, what's your preferred browser? Convince your readers why they should use it.

I'm currently using Brave. What I like most about it is that it has ad blocking and privacy protection, so I don't have to spend time installing and managing extra extensions for that. It's also been reliable for my day-to-day browsing. I'm not particularly loyal to any browser, but Brave has worked well for me so far.

55. And what OS are you on?

I use Windows 10 Home. It's what I've been most familiar with over the years, both for creative work and everyday use.

56. Do you have a strong opinion on that, or do you just happen to use it?

I don't feel strongly enough about operating systems to start any debates. I use Windows because it's familiar, works for what I need, and is generally more affordable than a Mac. Linux seems interesting, but every time I look into it, I feel like I'd need to learn a whole new language just to get started.

57. Are your websites mobile-friendly?

Not quite yet. There is a mobile version built into the code, but it's still a work in progress and not something I've fully polished. Most of my attention has gone towards the desktop experience so far, although improving mobile compatibility is definitely something I'd like to continue working on.

58. What are your thoughts on autoplay?

Personally, I dislike autoplay. It wasn't always a big issue for me, but after a few too many unexpected sounds and jump scares, I've become pretty wary of it. Whenever I notice audio suddenly playing from a tab, I immediately reach for the mute button. I think giving visitors control over when audio starts is usually the better approach.

59. What are your thoughts on webrings? Are you in any?

I think webrings are pretty cool. I'm currently in three of them, although one seems to have gone inactive because I'm not entirely sure what happened to the webmaster? That's one of the trade-offs with webrings. You can join one and become part of a community, but sometimes they disappear if the person maintaining them moves on.

I do like displaying them on my website because they tell visitors a little about my interests and help people discover me. At the same time, many of these webrings have specific rules or membership criteria, which feels discouraging at times. That's probably why I'm only part of a few rather than joining every webring I come across.

60. Do you have any web shrines? What do you like to see in that sort of page?

Not yet, although I've thought about it. If there's ever a piece of media that I feel especially passionate about and want to talk about in more depth, I'd be happy to make a shrine for it.

When I visit shrines, I like reading the creator's personal thoughts and seeing why that particular game, series, character, or piece of media means so much to them. That's what makes shrines interesting to me. They feel more personal than a standard review or wiki page!!

61. Are your websites "cliche", in your opinion?

I don’t really get what this question is asking…

62. What is your ideal website? Are you striving for that, or for something else?

I'm focused on the present. My ideal website isn't anything overly ambitious. I just want something polished, functional, and representative of who I am. As long as I'm making steady improvements and enjoying the process, I'm happy with where it's heading.

63. Are you an artist? Do you draw or design your own assets?

Yes, I'm an artist. That said, I don't create all of the assets used on my website, although I'd like to move more in that direction over time.

One asset I made myself is my pixel banner, and I've even shared the animation process on YouTube . For everything else, I make sure to provide proper credit and follow the usage terms of the assets I use. I LOVE incorporating sozai graphics and other resources I come across, as they help add personality to my site^^

64. What are your favourite resource sites?

I absolutely ADORE EmojiBank. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to get the sign-up process working, but it's still one of my favourite resources. A huge number of the favicons and graphics you see can be traced back to there.

I'm also a big fan of F2U sozai sites and regularly browse them for assets and inspiration. If you're curious about the resources I use, feel free to check out my Bookmarks page. I treat it as a collection of sites I genuinely love and continue to update over time. My Credits page also lists the specific resources and assets I used

65. Is there a habit you just can't get away from no matter how hard you try?

Over-polishing, without a doubt. I can surprisingly hung up on tiny mistakes in my code, writing, or design. If something looks slightly off-centre or doesn't feel quite right, there's a good chance I'll spend far longer fixing it than I should.

I don't want to jump to calling it OCD or anything like that, but imperfections definitely bother me more than they probably should. It's useful sometimes because it helps me catch mistakes, but it can also make it difficult to step back and accept that something is already good enough.

66. What's your biggest advice for a new webmaster?

Start small and make it fun. Pick something you're genuinely interested in learning and find a way to apply it to your own website. Tutorials are useful, but I know they can feel boring or overwhelming for some people. I think it's much easier to learn when you're building something you actually care about.

I'd also recommend keeping your first projects manageable. It's tempting to plan a huge website with dozens of sections, but it's easy to become overwhelmed and end up with a lot of unfinished pages. Completing a small project will teach you far more than endlessly planning a large one.

If you ever get stuck, don't be afraid to go back and review the fundamentals. A solid understanding of the basics makes everything else much easier. If you learn those early on, you'll already be ahead of a lot of people starting out.

67. Do you keep all your styling in CSS? Or do you hard-code some?

I try to keep all my styling in CSS, but deciding what goes where can still be a little confusing at times. Especially when I'm experimenting with layouts, things can get messy quickly. I'm slowly getting better at organising it properly, but it's still something I'm learning as I go.

68. What do you think of frameset layouts?

Frameset layouts feel like a relic from another era of the web. I’ve never used them personally. They’re interesting to look at from a retro web perspective, but not something I’d reach for when building a site today.

69. How about table-based layouts?

I understand why they were used back in the day, but I don't really use them for layout purposes myself. it’s better suited for displaying structured data rather than building an entire page structure. Modern CSS has much more flexible and accessible ways to design layouts, I find.

70. Do you subscribe to the ideas of "one-column", "two-column" and "three-column" layouts? Do you use any of these?

I don't strictly subscribe to fixed layout categories, although I do end up using variations of them depending on the page. I tend to think more in terms of what the content needs rather than forcing it into a specific layout structure.

71. Do you spend longer on the HTML or the CSS?

CSS, definitely. I try to keep my HTML fairly simple and structured first, then spend more time refining the CSS so it stays versatile and reusable across the site.

As I mentioned in Q9, I prefer keeping my styles organised rather than scattering them across too many separate rules or files, it becomes much harder to manage later on. Once the CSS is clear and structured, it also helps me better understand how it all connects back to the HTML.

72. Have you ever made a page with no CSS? It's useful for your thoughts.

I need to apply CSS to everything, I’m afraid.

73. Do you ever find yourself making layouts with nothing to put on them? Or do you only make layouts when the need arises?

I don't make layouts without a purpose. If I'm designing something, it’s because I already have a use case for it or know what it will be used for. I prefer building with intention rather than creating layouts just for the sake of it, even if the idea evolves a bit as I go.

74. Would you consider yourself a beginner? Or advanced? Somewhere in the middle?

Above a beginner I hope?

75. Do you have a habit of looking at the source code of websites you visit?

Sure.

76. How did YOU learn how to make websites?

I covered part of this in Q3, but in terms of actually learning, it's been a mix of experimentation and looking things up as I go. I started with resources like W3Schools when I wanted to understand things more properly, but a lot of my learning has come from trial and error while building my own site.

I tend to learn best by applying things directly rather than following structured courses, so most of what I know now comes from gradually building, breaking, and refining my own projects over time.

77. Do you ever force elements to do things they're not supposed to?

I do sometimes try to push elements beyond their intended use, when I'm experimenting or trying to achieve a specific visual result. But I reached the point where I pause and think it might not be the best approach to things. I’ll look up how other devs handle it or see if there's a more appropriate or cleaner way to do it. It’s a bit of back-and-forth between experimentation and refining things properly.

78. Thoughts on floating elements?

Floating elements are useful, especially for simple positioning cases. For example, I use float: right for small UI touches like my dropdown caret icon, so it sits neatly on the side of a button and helps indicate to visitors that it’s expandable.

That said, I don't rely on floats for full layouts anymore. They're fine for minor alignment tasks, but for more complex structures I prefer more modern CSS approaches!!

79. When you're sizing stuff, what do you use first? Do you use px, em, %, or something else?

I start with px because I like having precise control over layout and spacing, especially for things like boxes and UI elements. But I do use flexible units like percentages and fr in grid/flex layouts when I need things to adapt.

So it's kind of a mix depending on what I'm building, and I'm still figuring out the best balance between fixed and responsive sizing.

80. Do you have a favourite font?

That's a difficult question because I have quite a few favourite fonts. For modern or professionalism, I tend to use Montserrat . It's clean, versatile, and seems to work well across websites, apps, and interfaces without drawing too much attention to itself.

If we're talking about personality, though, my favourite would probably be Zen Maru Gothic. It has a softer and friendlier feel, and it suits the kind of creative, personal projects I like to make. If I had to choose just one favourite, I'd give it to Zen Maru Gothic.

81. Would you run a website with another person? How would that work?

I think it could be a lot of fun. My boyfriend recently mentioned the idea of working on a website together and having me teach him some of the things I've learned along the way (♡˙︶˙♡)

I imagine it would work best if each person had their own responsibilities or sections to manage. That way, everyone can contribute their own ideas while keeping the project organised. I've never run a website with someone else before, but I'd definitely be open to trying it someday.

82. Do you surf the Web to find new personal websites very often?

Yes, I like web surfing personal websites from time to time. It’s always nice to see what other people are building and how they express themselves online.

I like exploring the Internet Archive, for older sites and snapshots of the web. It’s a cool way to see how personal websites and design styles have evolved over time.

83. Do you bookmark other people's websites? How would you feel knowing someone else bookmarked yours?

I mainly bookmark websites that have resources or things I want to come back to later. Every now and then, I’ll also bookmark a personal site so I remember to return and leave a comment in their guestbook or take a closer look at their work.

I think it’s flattering knowing someone else might bookmark my site too. Someone decided your corner of the internet was worth revisiting, you know.

84. What do you want people to be most impressed with when they see your website?

I’d like people to be most impressed by my tutorial section and its layout. My website started more as a personal journal space, but over time I’ve been shaping it into something more informative and useful for others as well.

I’m often asked how I create my art, and I’ve always documented my process, but I don’t think I’ve always made it obvious enough or had an easy time finding it. So recently I’ve been trying to present that knowledge more clearly and turn it into a proper resource section rather than something scattered across posts.

85. Are you interested in technology outside of websites? Do you collect?

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I think so. One of the things I collect is Tamagotchis. I own two Evangelion-themed Evatchis, (the First Test Model and the Asuka Model). They're small, but they're probably the closest thing I have to a tech collection.

I'm also interested in older technology and retro gaming hardware. Things like the Game Boy have always appealed to me, and one of my dream machines would be a classic NEC PC. Funny though, I use a modern computer for most of my work, I'm not particularly obsessed with having the latest upgrades. There's just something charming about older technology and the history behind it, I love CRT monitors.

86. How often and for how long are you online?

Probably more often than I'd like to admit. I'm definitely guilty of web surfing, scrolling through memes, and occasionally doomscrolling. A lot of it ends up being a form of stress relief or entertainment after a busy day.

As for how long I'm online, it really depends on whether we're talking about actively using the internet or simply having devices connected in the background. Around 2025, I started taking my screen time more seriously and made an effort to reduce it, especially on apps where it was easy to lose track of time. I still spend a fair amount of time online, but I'm much more conscious of it than I used to be.

87. When it comes to your website, who is your target audience?

If I had to guess, probably fellow creatives, artists, game developers, and people who enjoy visual novels. A lot of my website revolves around making things, whether that's art, game development, tutorials, or documenting creative projects.

That said, I don't think about my target audience too deeply. I mostly build the site for myself and my own interests. If someone enjoys visual novels, retro web culture, creative hobbies, or learning how I make things, they'll probably find something to enjoy here. If not, that's okay too. The website is ultimately a personal space first and foremost.

88. Have you ever been interested in XHTML?

To be honest, not really. My understanding is that XHTML was a stricter version of HTML that was more common in an earlier era of the web. Since I learned web development through modern HTML and CSS resources, it's not something I've had much reason to use.

89. Do you program in general? Have you ever written a program for use with or on your website, not counting simple JavaScript?

Kind of. Most of my programming experience comes from game development rather than websites. I used Python with Ren'Py for visual novels and have some experience with C# in Unity. More recently, I've also been experimenting with Figma's coding features, although my programming knowledge is still fairly basic overall.

I think of myself as a creative person first who learns technical skills when a project calls for them. As for my website, I haven't written any standalone programs specifically for it. Most of my coding effort outside web development tends to go into game projects instead.

90. Speaking of programs that help you make websites, what do you think of static site generators (SSGs)? Have you ever used one?

I've never used a static site generator myself. Most of my website is built and maintained manually. I have used tools like Sadgrl's Layout Builder before, which helped me learn and experiment with layouts, but I still ended up editing and managing the HTML and CSS myself.

I prefer having direct control over my website and understanding how everything fits together. Maybe I'd consider one in the future if I had a much bigger site to manage.

91. Do you keep a hitcounter? Why or why not?

Yes, I do keep a hit counter. Part of it is nostalgia. I like the old web tradition of being able to see visitors come and go, even if the numbers themselves aren't particularly important to me.

That said, my counter has a habit of breaking from time to time, so it's not always the most reliable thing on the site. I mostly keep it around because it's a fun little piece of old internet culture rather than something I use for serious analytics.

92. Do you frequent forums? Which ones?

I still love going on Lemma Soft Forums it’s actually goated for VN devs!!

93. Do you write your page content directly into the editor, or do you prepare it elsewhere, like a text document or a Word document?

It depends on what I'm writing. If it's a smaller update, I'll usually write it directly in my editor while working on the page. For longer content, I use Google Docs because it syncs across my devices and makes it easy to jot down ideas from my phone when I'm away from my computer.

94. Do you think you appear cool to others? A more accurate answer now: do other people ever say you're cool?

I like to stay humble, so I don't really think of myself that way. People have occasionally said nice things about my artwork, games, or website, and I'm grateful for that. But honestly, I spend more time worrying about what I still have left to learn than whether I seem cool to others.

95. Are you embarrassed of your old work? Have you ever deleted everything out of shame?

Not really. If anything, I'm more embarrassed by my old writing than my old artwork or websites. Looking back, there are definitely things that make me cringe a little, but I see them as part of the learning process.

I never deleted everything out of shame. In fact, I think it's important to keep some older work around because it shows how much you've grown over time. Even if it's a little embarrassing, it's proof that you were creating and learning.

96. Would you close down your website if you couldn't update it, or would you leave an archive?

Archive it if possible.

97. Do you reveal a lot about yourself on your website? Or are you more secretive?

I'd say I'm somewhere in the middle. I share quite a bit about my interests, creative projects, hobbies, and the things I enjoy, so visitors can get a good sense of my personality. At the same time, there's still a lot about me that stays private.

I like sharing parts of myself online, but I'm careful about oversharing for internet safety reasons. I think it's possible to be personal and genuine without putting every detail of your life on display.

98. Are you willing to reveal who your best online friend is, and/or if they have a website?

Hmm, do I have one?

99. And do you optimise the images on your website?

Yes. Because of Neocities' storage limits, I learnt to be fairly conscious about image optimisation. I try to reduce the file size while keeping the image looking as close to the original as possible. It's a bit of a balancing act between quality, loading speed, and available storage, especially when you're working with lots of artwork and graphics.

100. We're out of time! How do you feel after answering 100 questions? ....other than exhausted.

That’s a lot but it’s great, I got to know myself better!!

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