Paul,
 
PH> So my system may well be the culprit? But it was certainly not
PH> intentional
PH> nor to my knowledge has even been an issue prior. I'm happy to work with
PH> folks to try and resolve the problem.
 
Way to go Paul. ;-)
 
Ever since some years ago all netnumbers in Fidonet throughout all the
zones became unique seen-by stripping is "not done" anymore and
definitely a nono in the Fidoweb.
 
If it can be disabled, then I suggest you do so and also for any other echo
you are hubbing.
 
These circular paths have been noticed before...
 
 \%/{at}rd

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