Vintage Pi BBS is part of the FSXnet Echomail network.
The [F]un, [S]imple, e[X]perimental Network
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(Est. 2015 | Zone 21 | fsxnet.nz)

fsxNet is a fun, simple and experimental network established in lae 2015

fsxNet is not a prescriptive network. e[X]perimentation is at heart
of its name and members are actively encouraged to be creative in their
use of the network. A limited number of message areas and file bases are
used – setup is quick and [S]imple.

Technologies covered by the network include (but are not limited to)
BBSing, ANSI art, Amateur (HAM) Radio, Retro / Vintage Computers & Gaming,
FTN communications, network protocols & topologies, encryption methods,
contemporary computers (e.g. Raspberry Pi), computer coding and more.

fsxNet sees a number of messages posted to it every week. It is an
active support network for several developers of BBS software spanning
BBS systems, door games and more.

fsxNet is not an invite-only closed network, rather it is an open
community and everyne who wishes to join is welcome.

Do you find it [F]un to learn about and use retro computing technologies?
Would you like to be part of a group that enjoy experimenting and developing
those technologies further? If the answer is yes, then we invite you to
join us 🙂

== Goals ====================================================================

Develop and encourage international communications between 100 (or more)
geographically diverse bulletin board system operators (members)
and their users in order to:

– Support and create learning and experimental opportunities
– Explore and develop new nd interesting methods of online communication
– Foster international friendships without borders
– Raise awareness of BBS as a hobby and communications option for
t== Values ===================================================================

– Have fun!
– Keep it simple
– Be kind, respectful and helpful
– Reject disruptive conduct that willfully incites discord

== Housekeeping =============================================================

Members of fsxNet and their users will conduct themselves according to the
goals and values of fsxNet. Failure to do so risks members being de-listed
and/or removed by the Network Coordinator.

Please don’t post echomail to fsxNet about country politics or religion.
These subjects ievitably seem to cause discord and are best left for
discussion on other message networks.he 21st century
The use of the fsxNet for illegal purposes is not permitted. Members or users
deemed to be engaged in such activities will be de-listed and/or removed by
the Network Coordinator.

Members real names are used in the nodelist, members and users aliases or
real names are welcome in all echoareas.

== Echoareas ================================================================

Message Echos:

General Chat + More.. (fsx) – A general discussion echoarea covering
many topics.
Mysti BBS Support/Dev (fsx) -Mystic BBS discussions, support and
development.
Talisman BBS Support/Dev (fsx) – Talisman BBS + Magicka BBS discussions,
support and development.

BBS Support/Dev (fsx) – BBS software, development and support.

ENiGMA 1/2 BBS Support/Dev (fsx) – ENiGMA 1/2 BBS discussions, support and
development.

FSX_HAM – Amateur Radio discussions. Covers all
aspects of HAM radio including DX, HF,
VHF/UHF, various digital modes etc.

Cryptographics (fsx) – Cryptographic discussion and
experimentation. Public key sharing, encoded
messages, testing etc. is welcome here.
Lifestyle – There’s lots of ways to enjoy life! This
echo covers many different lifestyle topics
including (but not limited to) Gardening,
DIY, Art, Reading, Food, Travel, Transport,
Sports, Pets, Health & Fitness etc.Dive in,
lets chat 🙂
Game/Gaming (fsx) Anything gaming related is on-topic here.
From electronic to board games, action,
adventure and role-playing, to simulations,
strategy, sports and puzzles. This forum
covers everything gaming related including
MUDs, first-person shooters, real-time
strategy, massively multiplayer online
games, console wars, hints, tips and tricks
and more.
Space/Astronamy (fsx) If it’s space or astronomy related you’ve
come to the right place. Topics include
space industry activities (SpaceX, NASA,
Blue Origin, Rocket Labs etc.) discussions
about satellites, SETI efforts interplanetary
missions, the science of space travel and
more.

Retro Computing/Tech (fsx) Retro computing and any old tech discussions.
From early computer hardware and software,
calculators, watches and more. If you have
collected it, use it, need it fixed tell us
about it here.

Movies.TC/Streaming (fsx) – Watched a good movie? Seen an awesome TV
show? Found a cool series on Disney+,
Netflix etc? If it’s something you’ve seen
or wish you could, or you just want to tell
others to check it out – share your thoughts
here. Reviews are welcome. Please preface
posts containing spoilers with [spoilers] or
[sp] in your subject heading.

Music (fsx) This forum covers anything to do with music.
From the instruments performers play to the
artists and bands they play in. All formats,
genres and eras are welcome.

BBS + NETwork Ads (fsx) BBS and NETwork Ads. Run a BBS you want to
tell the world about? Use a roBOT or
manually post your BBS ASCII / ANSI ads here.
Please don’t post the same thing more than
once a week (7 days). Let’s keep it ‘minty
fresh’ – too much of the same thing usually
ends in a diet 🙂

Automated roBOT Posts We welcome non-human roBOT output here.
Gated or original content (e.g. weather,
telemetry, entertainment etc.) lives here.
BBS ads (FSX_ADS) , echomail stats (FSX_STA)
or file announcements (FSX_FIL) live
elsewhere.

Echomail + Network Stats. The echoarea for roBOT posts about echomail
area stats, BBS mailer traffic and gateway
activity. FTN network stats / reports are
also posted here. Some people read them
cover to cover while others like horoscopes
better 🙂

File Announcements I like files, you like files, we all like
files! This echoarea contains roBOT posts
covering files received by fsxNet member BBS
or files hatched from fsxNet HUBS to the
wider community. FSX_DAT
File Bases:

Weekly Nodelists (fsxNet, etc.)
Weekly Infopacks (fsxNet, etc.)

Mystic BBS Software
Mystic BBS Utils, Mods etc.
Weekly Nodelists (fsxNet, etc.)
Weekly Infopacks (fsxNet, etc.)

Mystic BBS Software
Mystic BBS Utils, Mods etc.

BBS Software (Current + Legacy)
BBS Doors, Games etc.
BBS Utils, Tools, Networking etc.

ANSI Art – Groups, Individuals etc.
Image Files (Various)
Text Files (Various)