Dear Folks

In addition to my BBS and completely independent of it, I started a forum about BBS'ing.
The background to this is that ideally knowledge/experiences/news/tips and tricks should be presented and exchanged there. As is well known, the whole thing only works if many people participate with their knowledge. The knowledge is now scattered across countless networks/channels/web sites. It is an attempt on my part to bundle this knowledge again and make it available to interested sysop's/users.

Since, as with all ideas, it only works if many people support it, I would be happy if
DOVE-Net could support this idea? It's not without reason that a lot of people still enjoy
this hobby.

Give this idea a chance and visit www.sysops-finest.org

Greetings

Mike

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Re: BBS Support Forum
By: Michael Selhof to All on Sat Mar 02 2024 07:48 am

Since, as with all ideas, it only works if many people support it, I would be happy if
DOVE-Net could support this idea? It's not without reason that a lot of people still enjoy

nope
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On 02 Mar 2024, Michael Selhof said the following...

networks/channels/web sites. It is an attempt on my part to bundle this knowledge again and make it available to interested sysop's/users.

probably just use reddit.com/r/bbs ..

also almost every sync bbs is already web-accessable

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Re: BBS Support Forum
By: MRO to Michael Selhof on Sat Mar 02 2024 10:25 pm

Re: BBS Support Forum
By: Michael Selhof to All on Sat Mar 02 2024 07:48 am

Since, as with all ideas, it only works if many people support it, I would be happy if
DOVE-Net could support this idea? It's not without reason that a lot of people still enjoy

nope

let me expand on this. every couple of years a guy comes along that wants to do this. he may set it up or not. then he takes it down and disappears.

by all means make a link site to thebbs.org's various sites, jason scott's bbs software site(s), various mailer websites, and include a howto for setting up fidonet.

there just isnt a need for a nexus of bbs support and information right now,especially if someone's going to leave in a year because they have no time.
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This is ok for me MRO

But thank you for your answer.

Mike


On 02.03.2024 22:31, Mro wrote to Michael Selhof:

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Re: BBS Support Forum
By: Michael Selhof to All on Sat Mar 02 2024 07:48 am

Since, as with all ideas, it only works if many people support it, I would
be happy if
DOVE-Net could support this idea? It's not without reason that a lot of people still enjoy

nope
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Dear Mro

I wasn't mad about your short comment. In this regard, I agree with you absolutely
that if something is not accepted, it will become difficult for the operator at some
point. For me it's like this (time factor) that I still have 7 weeks until I retire. So the
time and!!! the cost factor plays a minor role for me. The program has been purchased,
the server costs 24 euros/month. So absolutely manageable here!

Of course I can't tell you when I'll fall dead from my chair, but I don't plan on dying
this after a year. It still makes fun, the topic is very very interesting for me and it
was clear to me from the start that the  scene  could react cautiously to it. Precisely
for the reasons you has described.

I will also be expanding the forum to include a chat function in the near future, so
that real-time conversation will also be possible. Visually, I still have to look for a
design that would fit the theme well. This is also absolutely ok for me in terms of
price! The main things are paid!

The same is true with my BBS. It's more about bringing the technology and content
to a very good level. Everything has actually been purchased and only the annual
operating costs (electricity) have to be paid. To be honest, I don't care whether
someone actually calls or not. I also don't throw away my fishing rod just because
no fish's are biting! Then I misunderstood a hobby or this hobby!

But we would still be happy if the hobby could be shared and supported. Especially
here in Germany, where the scene is getting smaller and smaller. Perhaps ??? a lighthouse for the hobby, our hobby! It could be, but it doesn't have to be!

We spend so much time every day on this, our hobby. Therefore, I did not think it
was inappropriate to point out this opportunity to gather experience. Everyone out
there has to know for themselves whether they want to give things a chance or whether it will be ignored from the start!

Best wishes

Mike

On 03.03.2024 11:35, Mro wrote to Michael Selhof:

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Re: BBS Support Forum
By: MRO to Michael Selhof on Sat Mar 02 2024 10:25 pm

Re: BBS Support Forum
By: Michael Selhof to All on Sat Mar 02 2024 07:48 am

Since, as with all ideas, it only works if many people support it, I would be happy if
DOVE-Net could support this idea? It's not without reason that a lot of
people still enjoy

nope

let me expand on this. every couple of years a guy comes along that wants to
do this. he may set it up or not. then he takes it down and disappears.

by all means make a link site to thebbs.org's various sites, jason scott's bbs
software site(s), various mailer websites, and include a howto for setting up
fidonet.

there just isnt a need for a nexus of bbs support and information right now,especially if someone's going to leave in a year because they have no time.
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One more :-)

I'll make a comparison. Imagine a new family moves into a house on your street and
invites all !! the neighbors on that street to a free party with a barbecue, music, drinks
(summertime and very good weather) to welcome them and get to know each other for
a good neighborly relations can be built. How do you behave in this situation? Would you
go and would you perhaps bring a small welcome gift? Or would you ignore this invitation?

It's always the case that one side extends a hand for friendship and the other side
decides whether it wants to accept it or not. In any case, mine remains stretched out!

And I still think this idea is good and, above all, perhaps useful, especially for German-speaking countries (see Fido node list for the host 24x). But of course this door is always open to everyone, as this hobby is still quite widespread, especially in America/Canada.

I think everything has been described from my side as to why I am the way I am?

Mike


On 03.03.2024 11:35, Mro wrote to Michael Selhof:

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@TID: SBBSecho 3.20-Linux master/95ae0137d Mar 1 2024 GCC 12.2.0
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@CHRS: CP437 2
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Re: BBS Support Forum
By: MRO to Michael Selhof on Sat Mar 02 2024 10:25 pm

Re: BBS Support Forum
By: Michael Selhof to All on Sat Mar 02 2024 07:48 am

Since, as with all ideas, it only works if many people support it, I would be happy if
DOVE-Net could support this idea? It's not without reason that a lot of
people still enjoy

nope

let me expand on this. every couple of years a guy comes along that wants to
do this. he may set it up or not. then he takes it down and disappears.

by all means make a link site to thebbs.org's various sites, jason scott's bbs
software site(s), various mailer websites, and include a howto for setting up
fidonet.

there just isnt a need for a nexus of bbs support and information right now,especially if someone's going to leave in a year because they have no time.
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