The BBS to me:
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The closest thing around to what I used to get from Usenet; wide-ranging discussion with a broad range of intelligent people, many of whom know interesting things.
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An opportunity to indulge in my US politics hobby/obsession (I blame The West Wing…) with people who actually know what I’m talking about (most Ozlanders don’t follow US news in anywhere near the detail I do).
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Pretty much the only regular social outlet I have these days (chronic illness is a highly effective means of culling your social circle down to the bare minimum).
So, to the mods & admins & y’all in general: thank you. This site contributes quite a bit to making my world a less shitty place.
