Subj : Secure
To   : All
From : Marc Lewis
Date : Sun Aug 24 2025 22:50:21

From: "Marc Lewis" <@p0.f45.n396.z1[ASC46]fidonet[.]org>

+ User FidoNet address: 1:396/45
* Original message posted in: ALT-BBS-ADS.
* Crossposted in: ALT-BBS-SYSOP, ALT-BBS-LISTS, COMP-BBS-MISC, ALT-BBS-SCHOOL.
Hello All!

In this time of countless destructive programs that are transmitted
to you via E-Mail, the BBS community of System Operators offer a
secure "shield" from these intrusions. Many BBSes offer a "text only"
form of internet E-Mail through a special system of "gates".  These
gates effectively trap file attachments and active "scripts" that can
attack your computer.  You are completely isolated from the
destructive attempts. The trade-off? You generally cannot receive
attachments of pictures, files, or Web Page type mails; only text.
Many folks find this alternative quite acceptable.

The benefits?  Many BBSes have sophisticated "spam traps" in place
that dump the all-too-common garbage mail that swamps many people.
You don't need a fast computer or high-speed internet connection in
most cases.  Many BBSes still maintain "dial-up" lines as well as
"telnet" connections via the internet.  The speed requirement is very
low.  With dial-up BBSes you don't even need a connection to the
internet at all - no Internet Service Provider required.  It's a
completely different environment than the Web.

Call or telnet into one of the systems listed here or at
                       https://telnetbbsguide.com
                           or         
                        http://www.dmine.com
                                and
        http://www.usbbs.org [historical only-no longer active]

This message brought to you by Sursum Corda! BBS
                    telnet://bbs.sursum-corda.com
                   Traditional Dial-Up: 256-895-4786

Best regards,
Marc
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