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Subject: 
Re: I miss the old LUGNET...
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lugnet.general
Date: 
Tue, 30 Oct 2001 22:34:36 GMT
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In lugnet.general, John P. Henderson writes:
Hi Nick,

snippy snippy snip

Anywho, I do agree that it can be nice when people reply to a post, even
with a brief, "That was cool" or "I agree".  However, some readers also
prefer to avoid such small talk, since it increases bandwith and often
offers little new information.  Although I understand that POV, I'd say I
lean towards you in enjoying any post, even just a silly one-liner response.
At the least, it can let a person know their post was read and not ignored.
At the most, it can offer a good laugh and make us remember that the others
here are humans willing to keep communication going.

There can be so many threads, in so many sub-groups.  It can be hard for
one reader to catch every post.  That's probably why many only view the "Top
Stories".  In that sense, I like how LUGNET is currently set up.  If I only
have a few minutes online, I can try to be entertained without searching too
far.  ...But I certainly see your point.  I have submitted posts that have
received little or no reply.  But what can you do?

Maybe we could ask for more, or do more.  And maybe if enough people post
as you have, that could indicate time for a little change.  But I am just
happy that AFsOL have a community like this to be a part of.  Kudos to those
who work to keep it going!

Cheers,
-Hendo

Thanks, I'm glad that some share the same views as me. Don't get me wrong,
LUGNET is still doing a great job and is THE place for AFOLs to talk, but I
can't help but reminess (sp?) about the old days. Ya, it can be easy for a
thread to be lost, but even if you get one simple post, it shows you that
you weren't totally overlooked. As John said, thanks to everyone who still
helps keep the community alive.

~Nick



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  Re: I miss the old LUGNET...
 
(...) <some snippage> Hi Nick, I am relatively new to LUGNET. I used to post to rtl, maybe about five to seven years ago, but then kinda fell out of the loop (internet-wise). I signed onto LUGNET this past spring (2001), but didn't really get (...) (23 years ago, 30-Oct-01, to lugnet.general)

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