Subj : Fixing Fidonet
To   : Matt Munson
From : August Abolins
Date : Fri Oct 10 2025 09:25 pm

Hello Matt Munson!

** On Friday 10.10.25 - 15:07, Matt Munson wrote to All:

 MM> I think pruning the backbone.na file and merging and
 MM> removing 1/3rd of the forums might be one idea to promote
 MM> quality.

The problem with Fidonet echos is that not all BBSes represent  
them.  Sysops pick and choose what echos they want to carry -  
which is fine - but when a user (non-sysop) would visit and see  
a limited list, it does not speak for what is available out  
there.

Perhaps instead of pruning the list of echos, make the list  
available for users to browse independent of which BBS they  
choose to stay with.

The list of echos ought to be made easily accessible/searchable  
at each BBS.

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