Subj : Re: Where is everybody?
To   : Hustler
From : Alonzo
Date : Sat Jun 24 2023 09:13 pm

Like I said, I'm not new to this. I ran a popular BBS for 5 years or so back in the 90s. I realize that those golden days are gone, but I just thought there would be a few ways to get new people involved in the hobby.

I've told some of my younger friends about computer bulletin boards and they seem quite interested. They've never heard of Telnet or Gopher or ANSI graphics or anything other than what they see on social media and commercial web sites. If we just talk to people, I think we can attract a whole new group of users who would enjoy using a BBS - if for no other reason, just out of curiosity. 

We can introduce people to bulletin boards by volunteering to give talks at our local libraries or schools. Neighborhood community meetings. Everywhere. You say that if I am settting up and running a BBS for callers, I am doing it for the wrong reason. Well, what IS the reason? Are we just entertaining ourselves? Other Sysops? If so, that's pretty sad.

.... Multitasking: Reading in the bathroom

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