Michiel,

  I read your "reasoning" in today's FidoNews. Personally, I have a lot of 
respect for a whole Region that can come together and work as one... so Kudos!

  Now, as a n00b to the polical aspects of Fidonet, I do ponder when does the 
slate get cleared and people move forward? To be honest, I am 52 and until the 
recent FTSC election I have had no experience in "first hand involvement" in an 
election process.

  I was raised in Germany (Bitburg in the house!), I am an American Citizen, 
however, I do not participate in American voting (for my own reasons). However, 
I have owned and operated businesses with a few hundred employees - and I know 
getting 90% or more of the people inspired and happy is a challenge.

  This hobby is *very* dear to me - I am motivated by the nostalgic feeling I 
experience everytime there is a new message, user waiting verification, etc. I 
still get excited. I started rewriting all of my previous efforts from scratch 
to hopefully preserve that great feeling for others.

  I joined in Fido as a way to see who is doing what in the BBS community. From 
day one (v2.0 of BBSing for me) Jan-1-2017, I have ran my own code where 
possible. I did not join to perpetuate a historic wrong doing (if that is the 
case, only have your side of the story, which I accept as there was some type 
of wrong doing to Mr. Felten). And I know the n00b-ness will wear off, however, 
I would hope it goes away because it has been an enjoyable hobby -- not that 
the constant fighting has pushed me away [honestly was damn close -- and I know 
in some of your eyes and experience, I have not experienced anything yet].

  Anyway, I respect R28's unity (again Kudos), and look forward to learning 
more, probably stepping on many toes along the way, however, that is how I 
learn. I like your last statement "no longer playing this silly game"...

O.


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.. Ozz Nixon
... Author ExchangeBBS (suite)
.... Since 1983 BBS Developer

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