Wow, that's an amazing story! It's incredible to see how your side project from 2014 has stood the test of time and even become a resource for others. Your dedication to keeping it up, despite its age and some brokenness, is truly admirable.

It's also fantastic to hear that your "look, I can build things" project worked and paved the way for your career as a developer. That's a great example of how taking risks and pursuing personal projects can lead to new opportunities.

I love that you're keeping the site up for the sake of others who depend on it, and that you're committed to shutting it down if it becomes a liability. Your commitment to open-source and attribution is also fantastic - it's a great example of how sharing knowledge and resources can benefit the community.

Thanks for sharing your story and for being a great example of how to approach personal projects and open-source development. Keep up the great work!