Subj : Re: Blues Net
To   : apam
From : aLPHA
Date : Wed Jan 19 2022 15:04:17

 >  > I'm not sure I understand why some sysops complain when people
 >  > actually do something, or want to do something. I understand the
 > point
 >  > of possibly diluting the already fairly small BBS community, but by
 >  > the same token, anyone can tinker, and probably should!  Why not
 >  > create a new net?  Maybe he'll promote in places where there's not
 >  > many traditional BBS users and bring more aboard.

As a frequent tinkerer myself, 100% agreed on this. I've toyed with
learning h ow to set up a network, not because the world needs one, but
because I'd just like to see/know how it all works.

 > FSXnet came about when there were already general nets that were
 > "dead"
 > and it's become very popular. It just depends how much effort one is
 > willing to put into their net, the energy they put out either will
 > attract others or wont.

The dedication and persistence it takes from folks like Avon and others
who nurture and grow nets cannot be underestimated. There's so many dead
FTNs because... it's a LOT of work to maintain and grow interest.

 > To be honest, the negativity in bbsing is more likely to drive people
 > away from the hobby, than keep everyone in existing nets or something.
 > I've been at the point the last few weeks, where I'm considering just
 > turning everything off and washing my hands of it all. The only thing
 > that stops me is the handful of friends I've made here, and I'd feel
 > like
 > I was letting down people who use my software.

The BBS world is so much better with you in it, Apam. But I know the
feeling. I am personally glad you stick around!

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