Subj : Re: USR 5686 no reply at
To   : rmurray
From : paulie420
Date : Sun Aug 25 2024 09:28 am

 rm> To me, a BBS is a piece of art from the early days of computing, where
 rm> the local community used this tool to inform and entertain. I believe
 rm> the essence of a BBS is to have some games, discussion forums on general
 rm> topics for those interested, and a clear purpose with file and text
 rm> pages, allowing users to share their hobbies. And another important
 rm> aspect is having modems.

I agree with your thoughts and the community needs more ambassadors to step up and build the things. I also think deon's sentiment will ring true for the vast majority of users - however, this community is only growing IMO. 

You MUST create a community around it, else you won't have enough users willing to support it.

I suggest a website to go along w/ PhoneNet - and, you'll have to market it to retro communities beyond BBSes. Sure, BBSes are the ACTUAL users most apt to use PN - but theres also retro computing communities on Youtube, FakeBook, Reddit and other places that might get users who don't already frequent BBSes interested in doing so the historical way using modems.

I think its a great project - I'll support it, but I'm just $1 - and I think you'll have to market it to a much wider audience to cover your costs. The other way is just to doso as a passion project; thats what 2oFB is for me... that being stated, after years of running 2oFB - and growing its community - I did have a successful FUNdraiser this summer... but I had to build it before anyone was willing to support it.

As stated - I'll be watching for more info about your project, I'll support it... and hope you figure out how to get enough people interested that you're able to continue. 

Make a Youtube video? Post/market on many OTHER platforms? Continue here?? Come by 2oFB and post in the local message areas - I'll post my interest... kudos & good luck!!



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