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Originally Posted by cj
spoken like someone who wasn't there!!
I'm surprised at you saying something so ignorant! Millions was made through relationships made at ynot then condom then oprano ... so it doesn't work like that now, but back then it was the best solution for the people involved.
Yes flat boards were technologically behind, but communities don't thrive on technology, they are fed by people.
Oprano's has a threaded board ... but the old flat board was busier.
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The board is merely a tool for the community. There were communities in the 70's based on CB-radio.
By today's standards the flat board technology sucks. Just as 300 bps sucks, CGA sucks, 5.25" floppy disks suck, etc.
I guess there's some sort of retro appeal as it takes some people back to the "good ole days" in much the same way as people like to play Pacman and Asteroids still even though they're on machines capable of running Halo 3.
However, just as in those cases, it only takes a few minutes to scratch the retro itch and realize it sucks as bad as GonZo's polyester disco shirts.
Dont believe it? Switch the board back to flat and see how long before people scream. Oh, wait, someone already did that....I dont think it made it to lunchtime.