I think what brings this back are specialized technologies which are inaccessible to non-techies because of the time or effort required to engage with them. Making it onerous for bots to access these places may also be helpful. I came to terms with the fact that the internet changed post-social media. I think that just means there need to be other places that are more niche, specialized and "homey" to neurodiverse folk. Though I disagree with the author that only someone autistic would be into such places, if they can indeed be recreated. I think the fediverse is attempting this to some degree.