Tom Allen wrote:
> suzeeq wrote:
>> Tom Allen wrote:
>>> Tom Allen wrote:
>>>> Just saying Hi to everybody who's left around here.
>>>>
>>>> The kids are back to school, so I'm hoping to step up the kink at home a
>>>> little bit.
>>>>
>>>> Anyone else?
>>> New computer a while ago, and never got around to setting up the
>>> Usenet client.
>>>
>>> So, did I miss anything?
>>>
>> Nope, since you're the only one who posts here.
>>
>
> Naw, it looks like the 2 Daves have taken up the mantles. Or slack.
> Something.
Yeah, they didn't spark any discussion.
> Every once in a while I like to check in , just in case somebody from
> the old days shows up. I was reminded because I was just telling a
> youngster (mid 30s) about the Usenet days, and what it was like in
> unmoderated groups, where you had to learn to harden up or just ignore
> the jerks. Unlike Facebook, where you can block or ask to have someone
> banned.
I don't get FB for discussions, it's not the same and not as good I think.
> Speaking of which, I was looking at assd - not much happening there,
> either. And now I'm trying to see if Norton is still around.
>
Norton has retired from posting I think. I may have a couple email
addresses for him.
There's a few stalwarts there, though not the same. I check in every
couple weeks or so.