I wasn't familiar with the Well, but I knew about arpanet and BBS, and I'm a member of sdf.org which has been around since 1987. I also knew Barlow founded the EFF. Interesting article for any Deadheads or anyone interested in history of the internet and social media.

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250618-how-the-grateful-dead-shaped-social-media