[myth_drannon]

It was tried before (e.g. Dmoz) and it does not work after it becomes popular.

I'm thinking more like just taking all the text files from 80-90s and making a separate static, frozen in time internet.

[simonw]

Dmoz was trying to replicate the Yahoo! style of directory, which requires being comprehensive.

Today we don't need comprehensive, we need maximum signal and minimum noise.

[zozbot234]

If you're not trying to be comprehensive it's not a real directory, it's just an ordinary "awesome-list".

[vaylian]

I'd like to argue that Wikipedia also tries to be comprehensive within the limits of relevant topics. And overall, Wikipedia still seems to be going strong.