Petridish is an online archive of pictures taken by, of, and for an ever expanding social group that is loosely and chaotically connected in part via the internet. It could be said that this social group springs from a few original contributors, and through the use of Petridish.net has grown well beyond its original bounds. Feel free to attach your own overly complicated metaphors to this concept (complete with references to spores, culture *snicker*, and viral replication), as we're certain sociologists will do some day in books about the heady days of the personal website. If you'd like an account so you can upload your own pictures, post comments and access other features, please find someone you know who's already on the site and ask them to invite you. If they can't figure it out, tell them to click 'Help', or click on it yourself, then give them a call and walk them through, talking very slowly. If all else fails, mail Henry and plead your case.

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