Subj : the UI for echos
To   : Charles Pierson
From : August Abolins
Date : Wed Nov 18 2020 23:43:00

Hello Charles!

** On Wednesday 18.11.20 - 21:15, Charles Pierson wrote to August Abolins:

 CP> Here's the thing. I believe many if not most BBS software is fairly
 CP> customizable. It's up to the sysop to set it up how they like it.

 CP> People use the software that they like. You aren't going to see much
 CP> change there.

I agree. Most interfaces look old and unconvincing and  
unlikely to change much. It is probably unlikely that 1st-time  
visitors to a traditional BBS will hang around and make a  
repeat visit when using it feels so old.

For the individual that wants to suppliment or even try an  
alternative messaging world of people to connect with,  
Telegram would be a good try! Primarily, it supports the  
devices that people are using. There, they could meet the  
wonderful chatty people like you and I that offer substance.   
;)


 CP>>> There is also something in Fidonet called ECHO ADS. ...

 AA>> But the user has to already be in the echomail world to
 AA>> know about it.

 CP> That's an entirely separate issue.

I'll pass. I'm tired of trying to explain this way. A phone  
call with you would probably be better to give this  
conversation some closure.


 AA>> I am only suggesting that a few echos that are suitable for
 AA>> basic conversation would be a good entry point. The user can
 AA>> discover more echos, what they are and what BBSes are during   the
 AA>> converstions.

 CP> And they can't do that now why?


Of course they can, but they have to get there.  A landing  
page (as I had mentioned at the onset of this conversation),  
some info, and Telegram links, would be EASY access for the  
new person.   Fidonet.org isn't doing much.  Something else  
needs to.

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  ../|ug

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