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I feel the main thing missing today is the locality imposed by area codes. BBSs hit a scope sweet spot where users were more than just your friends but still c

I feel the main thing missing today is the locality imposed by area codes. BBSs hit a scope sweet spot where users were more than just your friends but still came from the local community. That aspect always gave me warm and fuzzies.

300bps 11y ago
It also allowed you to compete in online games through the big fish in a small pond principle. I used to dominate LORD, TW 2002 and Proving Grounds BBS games. First time I ever played Internet Quake or any other Internet game was a humbling experience.