Salon announces closure after more than three decades online
The Guardian reported that Salon, one of the early internet’s pioneering general‑interest publications, will shut down after more than three decades of…
The Guardian reported that Salon, one of the early internet’s pioneering general‑interest publications, will shut down after more than three decades of operation. The outlet announced the decision on Thursday, noting that the closure comes just weeks before its anniversary. In a statement, Salon said, “It’s difficult to find the right words for the end of something that has meant so much to so many people. Salon was never just a website. It was an idea about what journalism could be, born at a moment when the internet was still a largely unexplored frontier.” The announcement marks the end of a site that has long been known for its politics, arts and culture coverage, and that has been part of the web’s history since its early days.
Why it matters
The shutdown ends a long‑standing platform that helped shape online journalism during the internet’s formative years.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- Salon
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- Technology
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