Subj : Re: Feedback re: Fidonet.org MX
To   : Paul Hayton
From : Nick Andre
Date : Sun Nov 29 2015 08:19:56

On 28 Nov 15  14:36:54, Paul Hayton said the following to Nick Andre:

PH> So, for my part I think it would be good for sysops and the BBS scene to h
PH> the ability to be contactable via the domain name. If one of the goals of
PH> doing the work on fidonet.org is to breath life in to it then arguably emai
PH> is a core feature set worth setting up :)

On the outside, it may seem like a good idea. But, there are many BBS's that 
are set up to be a whole seperate venture from the Internet. They may have a 
Telnet address but thats about it; everything else about the BBS is unique.

I would prefer, as I'm sure a lot of Sysops would also prefer, that the email
gating be an "opt-in" feature". As in for example, you would specifically 
Netmail the gateway to confirm that you wish to have an email address. In 
theory, lets say email gated to Netmail is then placed on "Hold" status for 
that system to pick up. If the system does not pick up their mail or check-in 
somehow on a periodic basis, the MX in DNS is automatically deleted and mail 
is refused delivery on the SMTP side. 

I can have this scenario 100% automated with a slightly-modified D'Bridge 
installation.

PH> My hope with fidonet.org (and indeed any other html presences of Fidonet
PH> information) is that we can work collaboratively to publish current
PH> information about Fidonet and how to join, who's involved, how much fun it
PH> can be etc. It's a great hobby BBS... and Fidonet (and othernets) are a key
PH> part of enjoying it.

Oh absolutely. I intend for fidonet.org to be the "official" domain for 
Fidonet; after the DNS problem has been resolved, the website is next on the 
list, another huge undertaking.

Nick

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