For April Fools Day 2024, Off on a Tangent required a dial-up Internet connection. This is the explanation:
I have made the difficult decision to establish a new requirement: All visitors to Off on a Tangent must access the site using dial-up Internet services.
This will help ensure the security and independence of the site, and protect visitors from the prying eyes of the major high-speed Internet companies. If you attempt to connect to Off on a Tangent using non-dial-up Internet services, including mobile and home high-speed services, you will need to initiate a more secure dial-up connection.
Thank you for your understanding.
I had a whole dial-up sequence and everything. Check it out here.