Subj : Re: Join Networks
To   : Gamgee
From : Bex
Date : Thu Sep 01 2022 16:01:00

-=>  Gamgee said to boraxman:  <=-

-=> boraxman wrote to Vk3jed <=-

 bo> The whole "spirit" is lost when its converted to an instant
 bo> messaging type of thing, and the advantages and uniqueness
 bo> disappear.  The more I think about it, the more I think the lack
 bo> of options for mobile isn't really a problem.  Is it really a
 bo> good idea to turn this "old style" method of communication into a
 bo> copy of what already exists?  Maybe its better that its not
 bo> relevant to modern forms.  But then, maybe people here who
 bo> already use BBS's wish for mobile options, for themselves?

Ga> I agree completely with this post!  I think it is definitely *NOT* a
Ga> good idea to try and do BBS/echomail with a mobile device, and hope
Ga> efforts to make it work are discouraged.

I've seen the spiritual twins of this argument going on since the late
'80s. I've seen it in BBSs, I've seen it in Fidonet itself, I've seen it in
alernate nets, I've seen it on The Well. It boils down to people being
afraid of change. New users are new users, and we old folks could use some
young whipper-snappers to come in and freshen things up.

A new method of getting into Fidonet could lead to new users, which could
lead to new ideas, which could lead to a further evolution of Fidonet.

I say bring it on!
 
-- Bex  <3
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-  Mahatma Gandhi
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