Subj : Polling
To   : Nick Andre
From : Lee Lofaso
Date : Tue Mar 29 2022 01:30 am

Hello Nick,

NR>> That about sums it up. We just don't have the user base to support such
NR>> a diverse number of networks. I've got 1899 echoes on my BBS and I
NR>> expect that maybe a fraction of them get any traffic.

NR>> Most of it is from test posts seeing if people are getting out because
NR>> it's so quiet.

NA> I've actually contemplated completely disconnecting myself from everything
NA> and just answer Netmail.

Echomail is just another flavor of Netmail.

Even I can do that, limiting myself to Netmail only.
But why miss out on all the other fun?

NA> I have a few friends I've traded banter with privately for years now and I
NA> find thats enough enjoyment for me. Its nice to converse that way without
NA> someone else chiming in.

Fidonet is a community of sysops (and probationary sysops).
Not just individuals who wish to limit themselves to two-person
private communications.

NA> All of the echoes I'm tempted to put on Passthru for all my links with maybe
NA> just a small number of ones I "have" to participate >left on my board.

Why go through all that trouble when a simple email account will do?

NA> If something is important or at least mildly amusing then I'm sure someone
NA> will bring it to my attention.

Then why run a BBS or be a member of Fidonet?

NA> Theres just too much noise I beginning not to care for anymore. Test
NA> messages are skipped and I don't care about discussing Linux or other BBS
NA> software or Russia or the toppings preferred on my pizza or whatever.

Start your own echo and name yourself as moderator/facilitator/god.

--Lee

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