-> BW> The point is the thing's going to be unavailable for an extended
-> period, BW> not just until the current user logs off, and it *is* a
-> waste of time to BW> keep redialing the number.
->
-> BH> But if it's busy, how can you even tell if it is the SysOp or a
-> BH> caller using the BBS?
->
-> what does it matter... it's busy... not dead...
->
-> to a live man... 'hello? hello? can you hear me?'    live man...
-> 'yes, i'm busy... call back later.'
->
-> to a dead man... 'hello? hello? can you hear me?'    dead man... ''

To a Sysop, it's a matter of pride.   Sysops don't like giving the
impression that the BBS is crashed or broken.   Better to be "busy".

Joe
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