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Hello Roger - 

>>>> I've never been a 'point' nor have I installed or
>>>> configured a FIDO BBS echomail system. 

RS>>> I think this is supposed to be about having fun, and
RS>>> people should use what ever method they find the most
RS>>> enjoyable. If you like to read and write online or to use
RS>>> an offilne reader like QWK, that is what those options
RS>>> are for. 

>> I don't think I said anything about what was 'fun' or not
>> 'fun'. I was simply explaining why I could not offer
>> assistance for Bill's problem(s). 

RS> You didn't say anything. That was all me. 

Yes, but in this instance you are replying to what I have not
said which would indicate to those not privy to the entire
thread that I said something requiring this reply. 

>> I lurked in the Z1B and other FIDO sysop echos long enough
>> to know I don't want that level of dependency with any of
>> those people. I'm not here to get 'into' fidonet. I just use
>> the echos. 

RS> Oh, well you're misunderstanding what being a point is
RS> about. A point enjoys all the same benefits that the
RS> Fidonet BBS sysop does without the responsibilities. 

The 'spin' here is that I am avoiding responsibility. I rather
prefer to think I am avoiding any _dependencies_. 

RS> A point doesn't need to get involved in fidonet politics at
RS> all. The only thing a point has to do is send netmails to
RS> areafix manager and pickup and drop off mail, which is
RS> usually an automated task. 

I have, in the past, automated pickup and delivery of QWK
packets using macros (DOS Telemate). My level of involvement
with the echos no longer requires that I seek out ways to
automate this 

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