• Polling

    From Keith Cunningham@1:129/125 to 110:1/11 on Friday, March 25, 2022 22:50:42
    Gert, I am having problems polling your FTN.
    It keeps saying sesion aborted.

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  • From Wilfred van Velzen@2:280/464 to Keith Cunningham on Saturday, March 26, 2022 10:57:52
    Hi Keith,

    On 2022-03-25 22:50:42, you wrote to 110:1/11:
    ^^^^^^^^
    Are you in the right network?

    Gert, I am having problems polling your FTN.
    It keeps saying sesion aborted.


    Bye, Wilfred.

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  • From Nigel Reed@1:124/5016 to All on Saturday, March 26, 2022 19:12:10
    On Sat, 26 Mar 2022 10:57:52 +0100
    "Wilfred van Velzen" <wilfred.van.velzen@2:280/464> wrote:

    Hi Keith,

    On 2022-03-25 22:50:42, you wrote to 110:1/11:
    ^^^^^^^^
    Are you in the right network?

    Gert, I am having problems polling your FTN.
    It keeps saying sesion aborted.

    All of Gert's networks are effed up, as usual. and he's not responding
    to emails, as usual.

    got M_BSY: Too many servers

    I think it's time to let these dead networks die.
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  • From Dan Clough@1:123/115 to Nigel Reed on Saturday, March 26, 2022 22:18:00
    Nigel Reed wrote to All <=-

    Gert, I am having problems polling your FTN.
    It keeps saying sesion aborted.

    All of Gert's networks are effed up, as usual. and he's not
    responding to emails, as usual.

    got M_BSY: Too many servers

    I think it's time to let these dead networks die.

    I think it's *WELL* past time to do that.



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  • From Nigel Reed@1:124/5016 to All on Saturday, March 26, 2022 22:56:42
    On Sat, 26 Mar 2022 22:18:00 -0500
    "Dan Clough" <dan.clough@1:123/115> wrote:

    Nigel Reed wrote to All <=-

    Gert, I am having problems polling your FTN.
    It keeps saying sesion aborted.

    All of Gert's networks are effed up, as usual. and he's not
    responding to emails, as usual.

    got M_BSY: Too many servers

    I think it's time to let these dead networks die.

    I think it's *WELL* past time to do that.

    It's a shame. I like the idea because some of the echoes but there's
    just not the traffic any more to justify so many of them. There's
    really only need for one or two networks. It's not like the philosophy
    isn't the same. No flaming, be kind, don't abuse the network etc. etc.

    Maybe FSX could be that network. It's busy, probably the first network
    other than Fido a lot of sysops add. I am sure Avon wouldn't be against expanding the number of groups to take up where other networks get
    dropped. pinet for example, I doubt we need an entire network dedicated
    to Rpis when a single echo should do the job. There really isn't that
    much traffic.
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  • From Dan Clough@1:123/115 to Nigel Reed on Sunday, March 27, 2022 09:16:00
    Nigel Reed wrote to All <=-

    All of Gert's networks are effed up, as usual. and he's not
    responding to emails, as usual.

    I think it's time to let these dead networks die.

    I think it's *WELL* past time to do that.

    It's a shame. I like the idea because some of the echoes but
    there's just not the traffic any more to justify so many of them.
    There's really only need for one or two networks. It's not like
    the philosophy isn't the same. No flaming, be kind, don't abuse
    the network etc. etc.

    Agreed on all points.

    Maybe FSX could be that network. It's busy, probably the first
    network other than Fido a lot of sysops add. I am sure Avon
    wouldn't be against expanding the number of groups to take up
    where other networks get dropped. pinet for example, I doubt we
    need an entire network dedicated to Rpis when a single echo
    should do the job. There really isn't that much traffic.

    Yup, I think it's already been established that FSX is here to stay, and
    has a lot of value. It was less than a year ago that Avon did add a
    bunch of new echos, so yes I'm sure some more could be added if needed.
    The RPI echo on Fido is semi-active, but could be improved with more
    posters and better content, which might naturally happen if it were the
    only game in town.


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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to NIGEL REED on Sunday, March 27, 2022 10:51:00
    Maybe FSX could be that network. It's busy, probably the first network
    other than Fido a lot of sysops add. I am sure Avon wouldn't be against expanding the number of groups to take up where other networks get
    dropped. pinet for example, I doubt we need an entire network dedicated
    to Rpis when a single echo should do the job. There really isn't that
    much traffic.

    Does Gert run Pi Net now?

    That network was pretty busy when it first started, but it dried up quick.
    Both FIDO and TQW have echoes dedicated to the Pi.

    Mike


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  • From Nigel Reed@1:124/5016 to Mike Powell on Sunday, March 27, 2022 22:58:48
    Re: Re: Polling
    By: Mike Powell to NIGEL REED on Sun Mar 27 2022 10:51:00

    Does Gert run Pi Net now?

    Actually, no. But that's another sysop who can't keep his shit on. I'm about to delink from them all. I thought it was a nice idea to carry as many networks as I can, but then I think I'm the only sysops who cares if he can connect or not.
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  • From Nigel Reed@1:124/5016 to All on Monday, March 28, 2022 10:26:27
    On Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:43:08 +0000
    "Nick Andre" <nick.andre@1:229/426> wrote:

    On 27 Mar 22 22:58:48, Nigel Reed said the following to Mike Powell:

    Does Gert run Pi Net now?

    Actually, no. But that's another sysop who can't keep his shit
    on. I'm abou to delink from them all. I thought it was a nice
    idea to carry as many networks as I can, but then I think I'm the
    only sysops who cares if he can connect or not.

    With maybe one or two exceptions, I'm finding that Othernets tend to
    have the same Sysops, same topics, same noise-factor.

    That about sums it up. We just don't have the user base to support such
    a diverse number of networks. I've got 1899 echoes on my BBS and I
    expect that maybe a fraction of them get any traffic.

    Most of it is from test posts seeing if people are getting out because
    it's so quiet.
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  • From Nigel Reed@1:124/5016 to All on Monday, March 28, 2022 10:46:12
    On Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:43:08 +0000
    "Nick Andre" <nick.andre@1:229/426> wrote:

    On 27 Mar 22 22:58:48, Nigel Reed said the following to Mike Powell:

    Does Gert run Pi Net now?

    Actually, no. But that's another sysop who can't keep his shit
    on. I'm abou to delink from them all. I thought it was a nice
    idea to carry as many networks as I can, but then I think I'm the
    only sysops who cares if he can connect or not.

    With maybe one or two exceptions, I'm finding that Othernets tend to
    have the same Sysops, same topics, same noise-factor.

    and then just like that...it all starts working lol.



    2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 3 msgs av_advbbsad <- ADV_BBSADS 2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 3 msgs av_advnetad <- ADV_NETADS 2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 87 msgs av_advrecon <- ADV_RECONS 2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 696 msgs av_advscore <- ADV_SCORES 2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 3 msgs jxjn_bbsad <- JN_BBSAD 2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 24 msgs jxjn_files <- JN_FILES 2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 3 msgs jxjnothern <-
    JN_OTHERNETS
    2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 30 msgs lnlinuxnl9 <- LINUXNET.NEWALLFILE
    2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 2 msgs stnarchiver <-
    STN.ARCHIVERS
    2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 29 msgs stn.bbs.ads <-
    STN.BBS.ADS
    2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 2 msgs stn.echoint <-
    STN.ECHOINT
    2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 54 msgs stnnewfiles <-
    STN.NEWFILES
    2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 30 msgs pasnewfile <- PAS.NEWFILE 2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 3 msgs rm_bbs-ads <- RM_BBS-ADS 2022-03-28 10:41:57 Duplicate: 3 detected in GN.BBSAD
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  • From August Abolins@2:221/1.58 to Nick Andre on Monday, March 28, 2022 13:40:00
    Hello Nick Andre!

    ** On Monday 28.03.22 - 07:43, Nick Andre wrote to Nigel Reed:

    On 27 Mar 22 22:58:48, Nigel Reed said the following to Mike Powell:

    Does Gert run Pi Net now?


    Actually, no. But that's another sysop who can't keep his
    shit on. I'm abou to delink from them all. I thought it
    was a nice idea to carry as many networks as I can, but
    then I think I'm the only sysops who cares if he can
    connect or not.

    With maybe one or two exceptions, I'm finding that
    Othernets tend to have the same Sysops, same topics, same
    noise-factor.

    That's probably because the current flock of sysops are poor
    marketters and don't know how to attract a plain-ol' user.

    ;)

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  • From August Abolins@2:221/1.58 to Nigel Reed on Monday, March 28, 2022 13:47:00
    Hello Nigel Reed!

    ** On Monday 28.03.22 - 10:26, Nigel Reed wrote to All:

    With maybe one or two exceptions, I'm finding that Othernets tend to
    have the same Sysops, same topics, same noise-factor.

    That about sums it up. We just don't have the user base to support such
    a diverse number of networks. I've got 1899 echoes on my BBS and I
    expect that maybe a fraction of them get any traffic.

    Your system is amazing. The nntp part is a nice way to provide
    outreach.

    Most of the potential users are probably hanging out on their
    smartphones. Aftershock and Hotdoged are cool tools, but they
    have a bit of a learning curve for the average user. Telegram
    + @Fido2telebot is a much simpler and viable choice.

    Once linked up to BBSes via the phones, perhaps those users can
    be made aware that there are ways to enhance the echomail/bbs
    experience on a desktop/laptop.

    Too bad, that sysops in general are poor marketers of their own
    hobby.

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  • From Nick Andre@1:229/426 to Nigel Reed on Monday, March 28, 2022 13:49:26
    On 28 Mar 22 10:26:27, Nigel Reed said the following to All:

    That about sums it up. We just don't have the user base to support such
    a diverse number of networks. I've got 1899 echoes on my BBS and I
    expect that maybe a fraction of them get any traffic.

    Most of it is from test posts seeing if people are getting out because
    it's so quiet.

    I've actually contemplated completely disconnecting myself from everything and just answer Netmail.

    I have a few friends I've traded banter with privately for years now and I
    find thats enough enjoyment for me. Its nice to converse that way without someone else chiming in. All of the echoes I'm tempted to put on Passthru for all my links with maybe just a small number of ones I "have" to participate left on my board.

    If something is important or at least mildly amusing then I'm sure someone will bring it to my attention.

    Theres just too much noise I beginning not to care for anymore. Test messages are skipped and I don't care about discussing Linux or other BBS software or Russia or the toppings preferred on my pizza or whatever.

    Nick

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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to NIGEL REED on Monday, March 28, 2022 15:42:00
    Actually, no. But that's another sysop who can't keep his shit on. I'm about to
    delink from them all. I thought it was a nice idea to carry as many networks as
    I can, but then I think I'm the only sysops who cares if he can connect or not.

    My problem is not with not being able to connect, but with no traffic even
    when I do connect.

    Pinet, Scinet, and some others are pretty dead.

    Mike


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  • From Nigel Reed@1:124/5016 to All on Monday, March 28, 2022 16:21:42
    On Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:42:00 -0400
    "Mike Powell" <mike.powell@1:2320/105> wrote:

    Actually, no. But that's another sysop who can't keep his shit on.
    I'm about to delink from them all. I thought it was a nice idea to
    carry as many networks as I can, but then I think I'm the only
    sysops who cares if he can connect or not.

    My problem is not with not being able to connect, but with no traffic
    even when I do connect.

    Pinet, Scinet, and some others are pretty dead.

    I tried to revive Scinet with a topic and then it just died because, as
    you say, no participation.
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  • From Nigel Reed@1:124/5016 to All on Monday, March 28, 2022 16:24:18
    On Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:47:00 -0400
    "August Abolins" <august.abolins@2:221/1.58> wrote:

    Hello Nigel Reed!

    ** On Monday 28.03.22 - 10:26, Nigel Reed wrote to All:

    With maybe one or two exceptions, I'm finding that Othernets tend
    to have the same Sysops, same topics, same noise-factor.

    That about sums it up. We just don't have the user base to
    support such a diverse number of networks. I've got 1899 echoes
    on my BBS and I expect that maybe a fraction of them get any
    traffic.

    Your system is amazing. The nntp part is a nice way to provide
    outreach.

    I'd like to provide an nntp newsfeed for my users, but I'm not sure how
    to do it, other than importing every single nntp group into synchronet
    and I don't think that's really feasible.

    Also, I would want people posting to usenet as their own account and
    since my nntp server is remote from my BBS, I'd have to script some
    sort of user editor to sync the bbs with usenet.
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  • From Lee Lofaso@2:203/2 to Nick Andre on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 01:30:08
    Hello Nick,

    That about sums it up. We just don't have the user base to support such
    a diverse number of networks. I've got 1899 echoes on my BBS and I
    expect that maybe a fraction of them get any traffic.

    Most of it is from test posts seeing if people are getting out because
    it's so quiet.

    I've actually contemplated completely disconnecting myself from everything and just answer Netmail.

    Echomail is just another flavor of Netmail.

    Even I can do that, limiting myself to Netmail only.
    But why miss out on all the other fun?

    I have a few friends I've traded banter with privately for years now and I find thats enough enjoyment for me. Its nice to converse that way without someone else chiming in.

    Fidonet is a community of sysops (and probationary sysops).
    Not just individuals who wish to limit themselves to two-person
    private communications.

    All of the echoes I'm tempted to put on Passthru for all my links with maybe
    just a small number of ones I "have" to participate >left on my board.

    Why go through all that trouble when a simple email account will do?

    If something is important or at least mildly amusing then I'm sure someone will bring it to my attention.

    Then why run a BBS or be a member of Fidonet?

    Theres just too much noise I beginning not to care for anymore. Test messages are skipped and I don't care about discussing Linux or other BBS software or Russia or the toppings preferred on my pizza or whatever.

    Start your own echo and name yourself as moderator/facilitator/god.

    --Lee

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  • From Rob Swindell@1:103/705 to Nigel Reed on Monday, March 28, 2022 18:17:45
    Re: Re: Polling
    By: Nigel Reed to All on Mon Mar 28 2022 10:46 am

    2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 3 msgs av_advbbsad <- ADV_BBSADS 2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 3 msgs av_advnetad <- ADV_NETADS 2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 87 msgs av_advrecon <- ADV_RECONS 2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 696 msgs av_advscore <- ADV_SCORES 2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 3 msgs jxjn_bbsad <- JN_BBSAD 2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 24 msgs jxjn_files <- JN_FILES

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  • From Nigel Reed@1:124/5016 to All on Monday, March 28, 2022 23:38:38
    On Mon, 28 Mar 2022 18:17:45 -0700
    "Rob Swindell" <rob.swindell@1:103/705> wrote:

    Re: Re: Polling
    By: Nigel Reed to All on Mon Mar 28 2022 10:46 am

    2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 3 msgs av_advbbsad <-
    ADV_BBSADS 2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 3 msgs
    av_advnetad <- ADV_NETADS 2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 87 msgs
    av_advrecon <- ADV_RECONS 2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported: 696
    msgs av_advscore <- ADV_SCORES 2022-03-28 10:41:57 Imported:
    3 msgs jxjn_bbsad <- JN_BBSAD 2022-03-28 10:41:57
    Imported: 24 msgs jxjn_files <- JN_FILES

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    Haha, I should hope you recognize it :)
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  • From Dale Shipp@1:261/1466 to August Abolins on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 00:44:02
    On 03-28-22 13:40, August Abolins <=-
    spoke to Nick Andre about Polling <=-

    That's probably because the current flock of sysops are poor
    marketters and don't know how to attract a plain-ol' user.

    There are some current sysops who have publically declared that users
    are an extinct part of fidonet.

    Dale Shipp
    fido_261_1466 (at) verizon (dot) net
    (1:261/1466)


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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to NIGEL REED on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 16:51:00
    My problem is not with not being able to connect, but with no traffic
    even when I do connect.

    Pinet, Scinet, and some others are pretty dead.

    I tried to revive Scinet with a topic and then it just died because, as
    you say, no participation.

    I noticed that. Thanks for trying. :)

    Mike


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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to DALE SHIPP on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 17:01:00
    That's probably because the current flock of sysops are poor
    marketters and don't know how to attract a plain-ol' user.

    There are some current sysops who have publically declared that users
    are an extinct part of fidonet.

    If they are happy that way, and want to run a system that way, more power
    to them I guess. :)

    Mike


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  • From Lee Lofaso@2:203/2 to Nigel Reed on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 09:21:26
    Hello Nigel,

    With maybe one or two exceptions, I'm finding that Othernets tend
    to have the same Sysops, same topics, same noise-factor.

    That about sums it up. We just don't have the user base to
    support such a diverse number of networks. I've got 1899 echoes
    on my BBS and I expect that maybe a fraction of them get any
    traffic.

    Your system is amazing. The nntp part is a nice way to provide
    outreach.

    I'd like to provide an nntp newsfeed for my users, but I'm not sure how
    to do it, other than importing every single nntp group into synchronet
    and I don't think that's really feasible.

    There are a number of ways. JAMNNPTd is designed for that purpose.
    And one does *not* have to include every single nntpd group known to
    man ...

    --Lee

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    You're fired, Donald!

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  • From Tony Langdon@3:633/410 to Nigel Reed on Friday, April 01, 2022 20:21:00
    On 03-27-22 22:58, Nigel Reed wrote to Mike Powell <=-

    Re: Re: Polling
    By: Mike Powell to NIGEL REED on Sun Mar 27 2022 10:51:00

    Does Gert run Pi Net now?

    Actually, no. But that's another sysop who can't keep his shit on. I'm about to delink from them all. I thought it was a nice idea to carry as many networks as I can, but then I think I'm the only sysops who cares
    if he can connect or not.

    Did you manage to connect to my VKRadio hub lately? I did find another issue last week and things seem to be working better.


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  • From mark lewis@1:3634/12.73 to Tony Langdon on Tuesday, April 05, 2022 07:30:56
    On 2022 Apr 01 20:21:00, you wrote to Nigel Reed:

    Actually, no. But that's another sysop who can't keep his shit on.
    I'm about to delink from them all. I thought it was a nice idea to
    carry as many networks as I can, but then I think I'm the only sysops
    who cares if he can connect or not.

    Did you manage to connect to my VKRadio hub lately? I did find
    another issue last week and things seem to be working better.

    VKRadio is still not connecting for sestar (IPv4 only if that matters)... it still gets a timeout with binkd...

    )\/(ark

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  • From Dan Clough@1:123/115 to mark lewis on Tuesday, April 05, 2022 09:52:00
    mark lewis wrote to Tony Langdon <=-

    Did you manage to connect to my VKRadio hub lately? I did find
    another issue last week and things seem to be working better.

    VKRadio is still not connecting for sestar (IPv4 only if that
    matters)... it still gets a timeout with binkd...

    I also cannot connect to VKRadio (or DevNet) with IPv4. My logs show
    this:

    Attempting poll for node 432:1/100@vkradio
    evnt BINKPOLL JSBinkP/4 callout to 432:1/100@vkradio started
    evnt BINKPOLL Connecting to 432:1/100@vkradio at bridge.vkradio.com:24554
    evnt BINKPOLL Error 104 (Connection reset by peer) in recv() of first byte of packet header, timeout = 120

    I think it's been that way for a while now, looking back through logs...



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  • From mark lewis@1:3634/12.73 to Dan Clough on Wednesday, April 06, 2022 13:41:54
    On 2022 Apr 05 09:52:00, you wrote to me:

    Did you manage to connect to my VKRadio hub lately? I did find
    another issue last week and things seem to be working better.

    VKRadio is still not connecting for sestar (IPv4 only if that
    matters)... it still gets a timeout with binkd...

    I also cannot connect to VKRadio (or DevNet) with IPv4. My logs show this:

    Attempting poll for node 432:1/100@vkradio
    evnt BINKPOLL JSBinkP/4 callout to 432:1/100@vkradio started
    evnt BINKPOLL Connecting to 432:1/100@vkradio at bridge.vkradio.com:24554 evnt BINKPOLL Error 104 (Connection reset by peer) in recv() of first byte of packet header, timeout = 120

    interesting... you're getting a "reset by peer" error whereas mine with binkd is just a timeout...

    I think it's been that way for a while now, looking back through
    logs...

    mine has been happening since 2022 Jan 16, i think... i'll bet there's a ton of echomail sitting there waiting to be delivered...

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  • From Nigel Reed@1:124/5016 to All on Wednesday, April 06, 2022 13:59:25
    On Fri, 1 Apr 2022 20:21:00 +1100
    "Tony Langdon" <tony.langdon@3:633/410> wrote:

    On 03-27-22 22:58, Nigel Reed wrote to Mike Powell <=-

    Re: Re: Polling
    By: Mike Powell to NIGEL REED on Sun Mar 27 2022 10:51:00

    Does Gert run Pi Net now?

    Actually, no. But that's another sysop who can't keep his shit
    on. I'm about to delink from them all. I thought it was a nice
    idea to carry as many networks as I can, but then I think I'm
    the only sysops who cares if he can connect or not.

    Did you manage to connect to my VKRadio hub lately? I did find
    another issue last week and things seem to be working better.

    Ah, just sent you an email but no. No joy.


    $ telnet bridge.vkradio.com 24554
    Trying 202.12.89.164...
    Trying 2001:44b8:4176:f101::7...
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  • From Dan Clough@1:123/115 to mark lewis on Wednesday, April 06, 2022 14:10:00
    mark lewis wrote to Dan Clough <=-

    VKRadio is still not connecting for sestar (IPv4 only if that
    matters)... it still gets a timeout with binkd...

    I also cannot connect to VKRadio (or DevNet) with IPv4. My logs show this:

    Attempting poll for node 432:1/100@vkradio
    evnt BINKPOLL JSBinkP/4 callout to 432:1/100@vkradio started
    evnt BINKPOLL Connecting to 432:1/100@vkradio at bridge.vkradio.com:24554 evnt BINKPOLL Error 104 (Connection reset by peer) in recv() of first byte of packet header, timeout = 120

    interesting... you're getting a "reset by peer" error whereas
    mine with binkd is just a timeout...

    Yep, although mine eventually times out, too.

    I think it's been that way for a while now, looking back through
    logs...

    mine has been happening since 2022 Jan 16, i think... i'll bet
    there's a ton of echomail sitting there waiting to be
    delivered...

    About that same time frame since I last saw traffic.

    Vk3jed, you copy?



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  • From Tony Langdon@3:633/410 to mark lewis on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 19:37:00
    On 04-05-22 07:30, mark lewis wrote to Tony Langdon <=-

    VKRadio is still not connecting for sestar (IPv4 only if that
    matters)... it still gets a timeout with binkd...

    Sorry about the delays, but this should all be working, was fixed back in June.


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  • From mark lewis@1:3634/12 to Tony Langdon on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 03:23:38
    Re: Re: Polling
    By: Tony Langdon to mark lewis on Tue Jul 26 2022 19:37:00


    VKRadio is still not connecting for sestar (IPv4 only if that
    matters)... it still gets a timeout with binkd...

    Sorry about the delays, but this should all be working, was fixed back in June.

    yep! we got it... saw it when it came back live... thanks!


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  • From Tony Langdon@3:633/410 to mark lewis on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 20:02:00
    On 07-27-22 03:23, mark lewis wrote to Tony Langdon <=-

    yep! we got it... saw it when it came back live... thanks!

    Enjoy. :)


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