21 Things That Were Once Great — Until They Were Spoiled by People

"Everything should be subscription-based, particularly software. I prefer to purchase Office or AutoCAD once and have access to it for ten years, rather than having to renew my subscription annually."

2. "Craft fairs. They’ve become packed with countless MLMs lately. All I’m looking for are some hand-knitted slippers from a sweet elderly woman — not another Norwex booth."

3. "In the past, you were among a select few who participated in bidding on storage lockers. It was an enjoyable pastime for me, but I eventually walked away from it as it gained popularity. Now, people are significantly overbidding for these lockers, which often means they’re just paying to clear out someone else's junk."

4. "Exploring prominent historical landmarks. Many have become poorly kept, exorbitantly priced tourist attractions — and when you factor in the litter and wear caused by visitors, it’s quite alarming."

5. "Airbnb. I used to really enjoy using Airbnb a few years back. Nowadays, it tends to be more expensive than many good hotels, and some of the house rules are quite absurd."

"My friend handed me a discount coupon for a hotel stay. After comparing it with a local option, I found that the local hotel offered a better price and had fewer restrictions. At my hotel, they don’t require me to leave the room spotless. I can simply toss the towels in the tub, gather any trash, and I’m not obligated to vacuum or dust."

6. "Cooking programs. Once upon a time, there were a handful of skilled chefs hosting shows to share their culinary expertise. Now, it seems like every celebrity, regardless of their cooking skills, is jumping on the bandwagon and churning out the same recipes as everyone else."

7. "Thrift shopping has changed a lot over the past fifteen years. Back then, prices were incredibly low, and treasures were easy to come by. Nowadays, the stores are often packed with people, and prices have skyrocketed; you might stumble upon a great find only once every couple of visits, if fortune smiles upon you."

8. "We had an amazing Halloween house in our small town that was walking distance from my place. Every year, the family who owned it would bring in Hollywood-level props and lighting, and 10 or so actors in full regalia to replicate a Pirates of the Caribbean scene all around the property. Every kid would get a bag full of real candy, not the mini Halloween stuff. Unfortunately, people started coming from other towns, and it turned into a mob scene to the point that cops had to direct traffic, and they shut it down."

9. "The Appalachian Trail. The excessive littering has become a major issue, and the trail is now more crowded than ever."

"The summit of Mt. Everest is like a trash heap now."

10. "Havasu Falls in Arizona holds a special place in my heart. When I visited in the early 2000s, the area was pristine and free of litter. Unfortunately, it seems that in recent years, the park has been overrun with visitors seeking the perfect Instagram shot, resulting in an alarming amount of trash and excessively long wait times. I feel a deep frustration towards those who carelessly litter in urban areas, but it infuriates me even more to see it happening in nature! For those who genuinely care about our environment, let’s make