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[–] zod000@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

It'll never be a BBS to me without door games and screechy modem connecting sounds.

[–] irmadlad@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

LOL I just find it interesting it's still viable and apparently profitable. Even a lot of the old players are still around. Usenet seems to have stood the test of time. I'm very surprised there haven't been strong arm attempts to shut it down.

[–] TheMadCodger@piefed.social 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Well, it is handy for those sailing the high seas…

[–] irmadlad@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

Yeah...that's not my bag really. I don't condemn those who do. I assume you're an autonomous adult capable of making your own decisions.