Hey Nil!
On Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:57:58 +0300, you wrote:
Not really. I'm not physically Z2-R50 based but mentally, and the FTN SW variety doesn't vary much over here. So, whenever I run my FTN
prototype, it won't catch much SW bugs as if I were, for example run it
on my Z1 node. Well, until the point you can wipe code your own stuff.
In Z2-R50 the majority is on binkd+hpt+golded which is a "golden
standard".
I see your point, and with that said, I'm sure there are plenty of different options to test against in Z1. However, binkd is a "golden" standard because it works wonderfully. So if you're testing against that, and it works, your software is probably doing something right. ;)
Also, an interesting topic, why would you go underground? I mean, Z>7,
to enjoy the calmness of the dying "official" z<=3 FidoNet as I haven't
seen much of moderatorial and/or coordinators power show off in last
decade. So, what's the deal?
There has been an "underground" scene since the 90s, if not earlier. Nothing has changed in that regard except far fewer people, just like Fidonet. These days, it seems like more of a 'niche' thing, and the fact that some of the networks have been around since those days. Most 'othernets' don't carry upwards of 200 echos, either, and don't like the fact that 150 of 200 of said echos are completely dead. 10-20 or so active areas works just fine, if not better. The broader the conversation you can have in one echo, rather than being moderated that you're "off-topic", the more people are willing to participate.. or so I've noticed anyway.
Regards,
Nick
... Sarcasm: because beating people up is illegal.
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