> Dont you see the bars on the windows and doors?

Yup. Captchas are everywhere. Javascript is everywhere.

Finding a website that loads without having to enable javascript or go through captcha is a breath of relief. They do exist.

I keep thinking that I would like a search engine that specifically favors minimalist, 90s style personal websites.

Here you go: https://wiby.me/

Oh, and also: https://millionshort.com/

Edit: added second link.