On 1/20/2026 12:10 PM, MIKE wrote to OGG:

Whether it ultimately works also depends on the acceptance of the sysops in the FTNs. As long as many see a forum as the enemy of the hobby, it will of course be harder for the initiator to present and explain the hobby in all its
splendor and diversity. A lot has happened in almost 40 years of BBS history!
or software), upload a program, or help solve a problem. Then even more people
would become aware of this forum as a possible first point of contact for this
hobby. The possibilities are truly diverse!

Coming in late to this conversation, could someone kindly remind us of what the original
topic was about?

TIA.
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Re: Re: BBS Forum Sysops Fine
By: paulie420 to MRO on Tue Jan 20 2026 05:29 pm

that shitty bbs forum that 3 people use.

Why be rude 1oo% of the time???

I think MRO's last ratings had him down to 97.3%

Denn

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On Jan 20, 2026 10:51pm, Denn wrote to Paulie420:

Re: Re: BBS Forum Sysops Fine
By: paulie420 to MRO on Tue Jan 20 2026 05:29 pm

that shitty bbs forum that 3 people use.

As is well known, politeness is a virtue and unfortunately not everyone possesses it, dear Mro. And I really can't remember ever having gone after
you, or? You could also step out of your comfort zone and be the "fourth" one? Maybe then others would join in too? It's always very easy to complain about others. But then you would also have to show how it could be done better! And the proof, you're still keeping us waiting for that!

But it is true that no one told me to start a BBS forum! Personally, though, I believe in the idea of promoting this hobby on the web in this way, even if it will take longer without you. And I admit that I had hoped that some of you might perhaps help support the project with different kinds. I have already explained everything else. I just think it's a pitty that many sysops ignore this type of advertising for our shared hobby and instead prefer to be online on commercial platforms, sharing information here and there. I can't really understand that. But I don't have to!

Nevertheless, I will make another post in a year. Constant dripping wears away the stone. :-)

Why be rude 1oo% of the time???

I think MRO's last ratings had him down to 97.3%

Denn

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Re: Re: BBS Forum Sysops Fine
By: Mike to All on Wed Jan 21 2026 02:58 pm

But it is true that no one told me to start a BBS forum! Personally, though, believe in the idea of promoting this hobby on the web in this way, even if will take longer without you. And I admit that I had hoped that some of you

My only problem with the thinking of attracting people via the Web is that if someone goes to visit a forum about BBSing, and the forum is practically unused and looks like a ghost town, it makes people feel like the whole BBSing thing might be abandoned too. If you get someone to join an active BBS and there is information about BBSing and the scene on THERE, then the life of the scene is more obvious.

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Re: Re: BBS Forum Sysops Fine
By: Mike to All on Wed Jan 21 2026 02:58 pm

that shitty bbs forum that 3 people use.

As is well known, politeness is a virtue and unfortunately not everyone possesses it, dear Mro. And I really can't remember ever having gone after you, or? You could also step out of your comfort zone and be the "fourth"

Some people like (MRO) are like the old cranky (get off my lawn) hippie types.
It's best just to ignore MRO, unless you're trying to bait him.
Don't let his rudness distract you from your goals.

Denn

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On Jan 21, 2026 10:56pm, Denn wrote to Mike:

Re: Re: BBS Forum Sysops Fine
By: Mike to All on Wed Jan 21 2026 02:58 pm

that shitty bbs forum that 3 people use.

As is well known, politeness is a virtue and unfortunately not everyone
possesses it, dear Mro. And I really can't remember ever having gone
after
you, or? You could also step out of your comfort zone and be the
"fourth"

Some people like (MRO) are like the old cranky (get off my lawn) hippie types.
It's best just to ignore MRO, unless you're trying to bait him.
Don't let his rudness distract you from your goals.

Denn

... Tennis players have fuzzy balls.

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Everything's fine. But I always assume that people remain fair in a dialogue. You can always discuss things controversially, but insulting simply doesn't belong here!

Thank you fo your feedback Denn!I appreciate it!

Mike

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On Jan 21, 2026 03:04pm, Phigan wrote to Mike:

Re: Re: BBS Forum Sysops Fine
By: Mike to All on Wed Jan 21 2026 02:58 pm

But it is true that no one told me to start a BBS forum! Personally,
though,
believe in the idea of promoting this hobby on the web in this way, even
if
will take longer without you. And I admit that I had hoped that some of
you

My only problem with the thinking of attracting people via the Web is
that if someone goes to visit a forum about BBSing, and the forum is practically unused and looks like a ghost town, it makes people feel
like the whole BBSing thing might be abandoned too. If you get someone
to join an active BBS and there is information about BBSing and the
scene on THERE, then the life of the scene is more obvious.

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Dear Phigan,

I completely agree to 100% with you!

But it's not like I announced this project early (in 2024) on all FTN channels and invited all former and current system administrators to share their BBS
ads and news, their extensive experience, or recommended tools/utilities and their settings. And I, as the "idea initiator" of this project, am doing all
of this entirely on my own, and that takes more time, as needed in a real community, which also has a genuine interest in promoting this wonderful hobby in a best possible way! I already wrote, 25,000 verifiable clicks per month. The forum is definitely being noticed.

So why not make the best of it? The hobby has so many great facets! I understand people who on one hand say they like BBSs but demonize the
Internet. On the other hand, I have to say.. true, it has contributed to the User Target group being there and many sysops too! But everyone takes
advantage of this internet flat rate, in contrast to the horrendous telephone costs we had monthly in the 90s. (just only one example of the benefits)
Just imagine if 200–300 Sysops from the about 1500-2000 worldwide would dedicate 10 minutes of their valuable time each week or month to various activities (hardware/software/doors/scene/FTN/ANSI/ASCII), in addition to my own efforts. I can see that it (announcements, new BBSs, etc.) seems possible on other platforms, besides the FTN. Nobody can deny!

One could also put forward the thesis that this forum reflects the disarray of the sysop scene? That would also be an explanation, wouldn't it?

It would be wonderful and very helpful if more of you would make an effort and contribute a small part. Many of you have far more knowledge of the subject than I could ever learn in the rest of my life. With you, the forum can become and be significantly definitely better! A great showcase for our hobby! And of course, with the necessary patience for the development too!

And I stick to my thesis that all the fragmentation across the many portals, and even more so on the commercial ones, has not been beneficial to the thematic presentation of this hobby and still isn't. A thematic focus would certainly bring more to the hobby and to those interested in it!

What certainly won't happen is that I give up the project, which by now has cost not only a lot of my time but also not insignificant amount of money.

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On Jan 21, 2026 03:04pm, Phigan wrote to Mike:

Re: Re: BBS Forum Sysops Fine
By: Mike to All on Wed Jan 21 2026 02:58 pm

But it is true that no one told me to start a BBS forum! Personally,
though,
believe in the idea of promoting this hobby on the web in this way, even
if
will take longer without you. And I admit that I had hoped that some of
you

My only problem with the thinking of attracting people via the Web is
that if someone goes to visit a forum about BBSing, and the forum is practically unused and looks like a ghost town, it makes people feel
like the whole BBSing thing might be abandoned too. If you get someone
to join an active BBS and there is information about BBSing and the
scene on THERE, then the life of the scene is more obvious.

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TACOPRONTO.bbs.io * Origin: Capitol City Online (723:320/1)

Small addendum!

A nice, meaningful and chronological beginning could be, just as an example,
if a large part of the 1500-2000 BBSs would introduce themselves in a good and meaningful visual presentation. With e.g. software using, focal points,
special features, possibly a photograph of the BBS (hardware), if operated at home and an introduction of the sysop as a person/human. And very important, what makes this hobby for him so fascinating! As long as these informations
are not now under Top Secret.

Conversations and discussions arise through contributions. If these are lacking, the aforementioned does not take place either. And it should be in
the interest of every sysop to present their heartblood as best as possible
and for free.

As I had already written in 2024/2025. The forum could be a first central
point of contact for the hobby in all its glory!

And on the topic of the web. There is a meaningful saying that also applies here: The enemy of my enemy is my friend! Why don't we take advantage of that?

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