Scorimundi

Saw some people on nekoweb do this. Still have to find out, what I really want to do with this website…

(Template taken from MOUSELING)

1. Please introduce yourself.

On the internet my nickname is CodeDemon or SilverscaleClockwork. Blood type is O-. My past was filled a lot of experiences both good and bad.

I have an apprenticeship as fullstack developer, that will end this year (2026). My fear is that I don’t get a job after my apprenticeship.

Currently in therapie to get some medications, because body dysphoria is body horror.

2. How long have you been making websites?

A few decades. I started learning software development at young age. Of course that included Websites.

3. And what got you into the hobby?

My brother inspired my dream into becoming a software developer. Driven by the desire to become a software developer, I honed my skills day by day. There were some breaks.

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

I like the complex parts of the web. No minimal sleek google design. No ugly 1980 pepsi design. If I can learn something out of a website, I will be interested in it.

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

I take an iterative appraoch, especially building personal websites. I start at first with a simple foundation using basic HTML, CSS and JS. Then I add things like static site builder to keep it easier to update.

6. Please link to your biggest inspirations.

I don’t really have a biggest inspiration. If you want to know the last website I saw before writing this entry it would be YouTube and MOUSELING.

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

I like seeing lines of text influencing design, logic and animations. The feeling of writing worlds, sheets and blogs just with some lines.

8. And the thing you struggle with the most?

Art, Texts, maybe english. Not the creative type and also not a native.

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

I just go with the flow. Personally, I dislike the corporate approach of using the same boilerplate for every bowl of cornflakes.

10. How confident are you with CSS?

I would say a 7 out of 10. I am pretty comfortable with CSS, but I’m not a ‘CSS ninja’ or magician just yet. This page is still a work in progress that I am actively refining.

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

Yes, I know it is a description list. However, since I write my blog in Markdown (which doesn’t natively support it), I rarely use it. Honestly, I often forget it’s even an option, so I would probably skip it anyway.

12. What is your favourite HTML element?

A <span> is a tag that can be used anywhere because it applies no styling on its own and is inline by default. Another great utility is <ul>. It is often invisible (for example, in navigation headers) but is essential for accessibility tools. However, my absolute favorite is <canvas>.

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

The first thing I do is run git init.

14. Do you know JavaScript?

I know kung-fu.

Matrix reference aside, yes, I know JavaScript.

15. How about PHP?

I have worked with PHP for years. I hate it, but yes.

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

I have a base layout, it keeps my design consistent.

17. Are you more focused on content or design?

I am more focused on the technical side, which also includes design.

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

Currently I save myself the money, even if it doesn’t cost a lot.

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

It’s certainly design choice that matters. Not really my favourite, but can be done in a pleasing way.

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

Valid in what sense? I don’t strictly follow XHTML-compliant standards. However, my HTML is solid enough for accessibility tools, and it is optimized to achieve a 95+ score on PageSpeed.

21. What are your opinion on buttons and banners?

Buttons and banners seem fun, so maybe I’ll make my own banner once I have the time.

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

They look colorful, but make it a bit more difficult to navigate around.

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

I would make it a new thing.

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

That is normal, but everyone has their own style, abilities and time. I for example lack a bit on the artistic side.

25. What text editor do you use?

VS Code, Vim, sometimes Emacs on Evil-Mode

26. Why do you use that one?

• VS Code: Easy to get running fast for any project.
• Vim: Very customizable, runs directly in the terminal, and has nice keybinds.
• Emacs: An all-in-one tool that needs a bit of customization.

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

I host my image files, scripts, and styles on the bunny.net CDN.

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

Whatever

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

Less than 1 MiB.

30. Do you keep local backups of your files?

Not local.

31. Do you prefer simple or highly visual websites?

Something in between.

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

• Red and Orange for a fire effect.
• Dark colors for an obsidian/ash effect.

33. Have you ever thought about quitting? Why?

Not yet.

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

It’s solitary tho I would like to know more people. Maybe write me a mail.

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

Don’t think so.

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

Because the site is new I update it every 2 days, think after a while the updates will become less.

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

The design changes a tiny bit every day. The layout gets around 5 updates per day.

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

It’s just a page I throw some stuff in. Means it’s probably more hobby focused or me focused.

39. Do you do web design professionally?

Yesn’t, I am a full stack developer, means I know how to write a page from scratch quickly but normally I have to copy a design from a designer. Therefore I have the professional knowledge in HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP. My knowledge in C++ is tho more of a hobby.

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

see prevous

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

Not really common for me, I prefer it tho.

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

I keep social media, but a bit regulated.

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

I use Discord because most people around me use it, not much choice to it. My opinion on it is that Discord is falling for the pit of greed and I don’t like it.

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

Yes. My favourite is arist is M2U. I also like a lot of game odst remixes.

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

I will keep everything here on this site. Fingers crossed.

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

I don’t really restrict my topics.

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

I am heavily privacy-centric, living as though privacy is a privilege.

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

Not yet.

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

Yes. Don’t know if there is something that needs improvement.

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

Not using static site generators like astro and 11ty. Especially when writing blogs on static hosts.

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

Corporate sites often feel soulless, while the IndieWeb can sometimes get cluttered and distracting.

My advice? We should all just give it a KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid).

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

I use semantics on important parts. Of course I use a few divs and spans through my page.

53. Do you consider different browsers?

Not switching to the chromium based things.

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

I use firefox, because plugins like ublock plus will still work on firefox. Having a solid add blocker is useful.

55. And what OS are you on?

Garuda Linux

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

I use Arch BTW. Used Arch before Garuda, Garuda was just faster to install.

57. Are your websites mobile-friendly?

Not really. Modern approaches are Mobile first, but I didn’t actually do it that way. Might have to do a bit of a rework in my css files.

58. What are your thoughts on autoplay?

Autoplay to next title is good. Autoplay on page-open is abusive.

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

Not yet in a webring. But they are useful.

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

I don’t have a web shrine. Don’t like the chaotic nature.

61. Are your websites “cliche”, in your opinion?

Maybe. But clichés exist for a reason—usually because they work.

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

A site that respects the reader’s time (fast loading) but captures their interest (nice effects). That is definitely what I am striving for.

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

Dont see myself as artist, but I make my own assets. Currently just pixeling a bit. But interested in drawing a bit.

64. What are your favourite resource sites?

As a dev I value the MDN most.

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

Snacking. Cracking my fingers.

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

Learn more, and make your life easier. Automate half of the work, keep 100% control.

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

All my styling is in CSS files.

footer.css
header.css
navigation.css
statistics.css
style.css # global styling

68. What do you think of frameset layouts?

Deprecated for a reason. It is much better to create proper layouts (using templates or CSS Grid), which gives you the flexibility to change the design on specific pages. However, for me, it is important to always keep a consistent navbar to prevent the reader from getting lost.

69. How about table-based layouts?

Please don’t use tables… use modern tools like Flexbox and Grid instead.

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

My layout is currently one-column for simplicity, though I might swap to a two-column or three-column layout at some point. However, I believe that multi-column layouts need a reason to exist. You shouldn’t occupy more screen space unless the content actually requires it.

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

I’ll do you one better: I spend more time on JS. That said, my HTML can be a bit verbose sometimes. I often add specific structural elements just to make the CSS and JS easier to manage.

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

I’ve used Sakura, so… not entirely.

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 make layouts when I need them.

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

I consider myself advanced.

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

Rarely. If I find something that I cannot explain.

76. How did YOU learn how to make websites?

I started with Google Sites, if I recall correctly. From there, I moved on to YouTube tutorials, and at some point, it just ‘clicked’—being a developer became second nature.

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

It’s natural habit of a webdev. A ul is naturally flowing from top to bottom, but nothing speaks against making it flow from left to right.

78. Thoughts on floating elements?

You can use them in texts. Snapping an image to the right or center is pretty good. It’s tho not meant for layouts.

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

I usually use rem.

80. Do you have a favourite font?

I use system fonts. I haven’t found my favourite yet.

font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;

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

If have some topic I share with that person and if I won’t be stuck writing 90%. Works over something that is called git, you might’ve heard about it.

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

Not really, but I like if I find one.

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

If I like a page, I will bookmark it. If I would know someone bookmarked my page, I would be honoured.

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

Wallpaper

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

Of course. I have some DVDs and some CDs. And since I have also experience with other programming languages than JS, I also like to write some desktop apps and mods/plugins.

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

I’m a walking machine. Online 24/7 till the batteries run out.

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

You tell me.

88. Have you ever been interested in XHTML?

No, I am no masochist.

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

I write code and I will rest in compilation. I have put a pong game on this site, may add some more projects here.

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

Using one right now. They are useful.

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

I have a hitcounter. I want to be hyped whenever the number goes up.

92. Do you frequent forums? Which ones?

Not really active on forums.

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?

I write code directly into the editor. In the blog section it is markdown, which is kinda like a text document. Everywhere else it’s HTML with a bit of JS.

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

I don’t really thing that I am cool. Prove me wrong.

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

I scrapped an entire Github account with 100+ Projects. So yes I was embarassed of my childhoods work.

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

If couldn’t update it I just keep it. Most likely I would search a different host.

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

I am a bit more secretive.

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

No

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

Yes, but that part I automated.

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

At least something accomplished on this saturday.