Board:   [DoveNet] Internet Discussion
Subject: Re: Good reason not to ru
From:    Bf2k+
Date:    Tue Oct 08, 2024 19:27

@VIA: TACOPRON
  Re: Re: Good reason not to ru
  By: MRO to Mickey on Tue Oct 08 2024 02:00 pm

 > i think a lot of people haveforgotten that the local aspect is what made
 > bbsing great.  a lot of sysops in today's age are blind to that.

Strangely enough... when I was running the Atari 8bit BBS (1984-87), I had about 75% callers from long distance.  I know why but refuse to comment on the grounds... etc etc.

When I switched over to a PC (FidoNet), the caller ratio switched to 75% locals...

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