BBS: TELESC.NET.BR Assunto: Facebook Synchronet BBS g De: Codefenix Data: Fri, 6 Feb 2026 10:37:00 -0500 ----------------------------------------------------------- Re: Facebook Synchronet BBS group By: Digital Man to All on Thu Feb 05 2026 10:08 pm DM> This is kind of a rant, sorry. DM> Every few weeks or maybe it's months, someone posts a support question in DM> the Synchronet BBS group or (worse) direct messages me on Facebook asking DM> me Synchronet support questions. It's a fair rant! Don't be sorry! I was one of those people that started asking questions on the Facebook group, back in 2020 when I was getting started in the hobby. Once I discovered the resources like the wiki and the online Javascript reference, I never did so again. (I'm also not even on FB anymore, so there's that :P) I think there are a few reasons why people (ab)use Facebook for seeking support. 1) Newcomers to the hobby don't know the jargon, and therefore don't know the questions to ask and topics to seek in the wiki. The wiki is invaluable for experienced sysops, however if I put my feet into the shoes of the uninitiated, I have to admit it seems pretty daunting. 2) The (flawed) notion that their question posted on FB will be more visible and get answered more quickly. 3) FB is right there in their pocket, unlike DOVE-Net which isn't necessarily as readily accessible, at least not initially for newcomers. I get your rant completely, but I also get the inclination for some to ask questions on a platform they're already familiar with. At least they're asking questions and trying to understand. Now.. for those that say you're not supporting them, they're just wrong. You've never been anything but generous with your time answering questions and supporting this software. |08 |15 |07 |08 |11codefenix |08 |15 |07|08 |09ConstructiveChaos BBS |08 |15 |07|08 |01conchaos.synchro.net |08 |08 |07 --- Synchronet -=[ ConstructiveChaos BBS | conchaos.synchro.net ]=- ----------------------------------------------------------- [Voltar]