Subj : Re: Join DiscipleNet
To   : Gary McCulloch
From : Dan Clough
Date : Tue Oct 06 2026 09:55 pm

-=> Gary McCulloch wrote to Dan Clough <=-

 GM> Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I want to clarify that this entire
 GM> network is actually a hobby project managed by just one person, not a
 GM> large team. The networks are provided completely free of charge for

Yes, I know it's managed by just one person, and that's exactly what I 
was talking about.  Interesting how you snipped out (didn't quote) 
anything that I said in the previous post.

 GM> anyone who wishes to use them. Ultimately, the activity and vibrancy of
 GM> a network rely entirely on the systems using it and the users who
 GM> participate.

Absolutely agree that the activity/vibrancy depends on the system/users 
who are using the network.  100% for sure on that.  The problem is, that 
all the networks have all the same users (nearly all sysops), and 
there's nothing left to talk about that hasn't already been said in the 
other networks.  Yours have nothing unique about them and are just more 
of the same, and thus.... are dead.  The issues are compounded when 
systems can't connect because of frequent mis-configuration, usually on 
simple shit that should be easy for a ZC to accomplish.

 GM> While it may not meet everyone's expectations, I will
 GM> certainly share your feedback with the community members who dedicate
 GM> their personal time to keeping it running.

In your first paragraph above you stated that it's all run by just one 
person (you).  Now it's a community that keeps it running?  Which is it?

I don't want to sound completely negative ... Your "ideas" are good, but 
the *implementation* of them is sloppy and careless in my opinion.  
That's why I left.  If you're gonna run something, then run it.  
Properly.  Professionally.  Reliably.


.... He does the work of 3 Men...Moe, Larry & Curly
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