*** Quoting Sean Dennis from a message to Mike Roberts ***

 SD> Hello, Mike.

Hey!

 SD> I gave up on pleasing everyone years ago.   I do run Blue Wave now
 SD> about it for now.  As long as someone else besides me finds the BBS
 SD> useful, I'll keep runningit.

I hear Ya.. I also used to be a big downer on games, I thought what a waste 
of time and effort to have people log on, spend an hr playing games ( nothing 
else ) and then asking for more time to play more. I never was one for that. 
I have mellowed quite a bit and even consider door players users now  I 
also figure if I am going to post or play a game or two, I already know the 
userbase is not out there anymore, but I have a few theories why, too. Not 
just the internet, which is always the excuse. But there are some things we 
as sysops seemed to have missed along the way, and some never knew as they 
were not old enough back then. Then there are users and sysops alike who 
think it should not evolve, which does not help either. But again, how about 
if I listen to a bunch of 33rpm records, Most don't anymore, but does that 
mean I can't enjoy it? No, and if You like the record I am listening to, does 
that mean we can't enjoy listening to the same record? no... But chances are, 
most are still going to be listening to their ipods or cds etc, cuz thats 
what they do today. I have had a theory about things that might help improve 
BBS useage for focused specified groups of people, but have yet to implement 
anything as I feel in the long run it may be a lot of work with no returns.

Like You, and what some users may not understand, If someone else is going to 
use it, it makes it worthwhile. Like the other day, someone asked to donate 
on my system. Thanks! That is great, but just enjoy using the system, if it 
is something You think someone else might like, pass it on. Thats about all 
You can ask of Your users and it brings a little satisfaction in knowing that 
sharing Your hobby, is also helping someone else enjoy it too.. That kinda 
goes for any hobby doesn't it?

Have a good one Sean!
Mike

... Lore: Takes a licking and keeps on twitching.

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