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The original 1MB came up a few years ago just as I was looking for a place to build and host some js-based tools. The editor and file manager were great -- so easy to use that I forgot to make backups until after 1MB suddenly decided to delete all my work a year later, in violation of an earlier promise (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19772843).

Mea culpa. I'm using Google and Oracle free tier with Github now.

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Your work wasn’t deleted. 1MB temporarily disabled free sites while I handled some personal family stuff (my mom was dying from cancer - 1MB is a one person team) - I couldn’t focus on all the spam and needed to protect the integrity of the platform. I’ve since added way better anti-spam measures and re-enabled free sites. I apologize that I damaged your trust but I hope you’ll consider coming back - your data is still waiting.

My most sincere condolences.

I am thrilled to hear the content is still there. Of all things I missed, I drafted most of my own wedding website through 1mb. What I didn't get a chance to say back in 2019: I really enjoyed using your service--it was one of just a few platforms that delighted me and made my happy. I wish you the very best, and thank you for building this.

Thank you for your kind words. I wish you all the best also! If you haven’t gotten the chance check out 1MB’s latest features: you’ve probably missed out on the new blogging functionality and AI functionality. Thank you for choosing 1MB for something as intimate as drafting your wedding website in the past. That means a lot to me I hope to regain your trust in time and see you back on 1MB.

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