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GHOSTnet

What is GHOSTnet?

GHOSTnet is an email and message network for BBSes, designed for fun and to enhance your modern BBS experience.

About GHOSTnet

In 2020, many returned to BBSing to escape social media, forming lifelong friendships. As life returned to "normal", we aim to prevent the decline of BBS activity (again). GHOSTnet wants to keep the community alive by bridging the gap between the old and new while fostering collaboration and non-toxic conversation.

We don't aim to replace networks like FsxNet or WWIVnet but to supplement them, growing the BBS community through innovation and fun.

GHOSTNet also allows sysops running WWIV or Talisman BBSes to host their own subs without needing special permission from a network admin/owner, as long as they follow the network rules. This gives sysops the freedom to create unique message areas and topics, fostering diverse and rich discussions. Note: this self-hosting sub flexibility is only available to sysops using WWIV or Talisman platforms, making it a powerful tool for those seeking to build and grow their BBS communities.

GHOSTnet Goals:

  1. Bridge WWIV network to FTNs for all users.
  2. Cater to a broad audience, including a new generation of BBS users.
  3. Inspire sysops, developers, and users to grow the BBS community.
  4. Encourage modern BBS features through mods and coding.
  5. Have fun and support one another!

Requirements:

  1. Your BBS is capable of running an FTN or WWIVnet based network.
  2. Your BBS should be customized, not stock.
  3. Your BBS must be up for at least 90 days.
  4. No BBS ads or messages set to events or auto-added.
  5. Be kind and promote free speech while avoiding illegal content.
  6. No spam.
  7. WWIV and Talisman SysOps are encouraged to host relevant subs.

Here's the updated section with your revised "GHOSTnet Initial Offerings":

GHOSTnet Initial Offerings:

  • SysOp Landing Page: News, testing, collaborative GHOSTnet creations. SysOps Only.
  • Content Creation and Events: Digital meetups, server events, scene channel promotion, content releases, game and BBS events.
  • The Doors: Game servers, support, how-to guides, discussion, announcements, resets, and competitions.
  • Modding BBSes: Collaboration, support, tips, and announcements for BBS mods and scripting.
  • Vintage Computing Discussion: Updates on old tech with new hardware/software.
  • ANSI/ASCII Art No BBS Events: Share your art, discussions, new pack releases, tutorials, feedback. No ads.
  • New Tech on BBSes: Merging modern tech with BBSes.
  • The Hardware Forum: Reviews and builds for servers, gaming, NAS, media servers, micro-computing, HAM, etc.
  • Beyond the PC Tech Talk: AI, robotics, smart homes/tech, home security, A/V, EV, energy, aerospace, communications, etc.
  • Modern Gaming: Reviews and discussions on modern games.
  • Geek Culture: Anime, comics, card/board games, sci-fi, and other hobbies.
  • Click Bait: Soc. Media and Alt LInks: We all use it, just accept it. YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, social media, and brain rot humor.
  • Promote Your Sub / Message Area: Promote your channel or sub.

About WWIVnet:

WWIVnet is a BBS-based network using WWIV’s message and network system, similar to FTN networks. Any sysop can create a message/topic and allow others to subscribe. WWIVnet fosters collaboration, free speech, and a customizable experience for BBS sysops and users.

Bridging Between WWIVNet and FTN Networks

One of GHOSTnet's unique features is the ability to bridge messages between WWIVnet and FTN-based networks using Talisman BBS. Talisman allows importing and exporting messages between these two systems, ensuring consistent communication across both network types. This seamless integration lets BBSes maintain the structure and benefits of WWIVnet while also participating in the larger FTN ecosystem, making it easier for sysops to manage and interact with users from both networks.

This bridging capability helps unify the BBS community, allowing for cross-network discussions without losing the unique strengths of either system.

Notes on Bridging:

  • FTN and WWIVnet-based subs will have a "common" base for all
  • Self-hosted subs may intially only be availible for WWIV and Talisman sysops
  • Self-hosted subs may be added to the FTN on a case-by-case basis (it's a manual process right now)

How to Join:

To join GHOSTnet using WWIVnet (for WWIV and Talisman BBSes), check out:

Note: WWIVnet refers to the WWIV message system, not the specific WWIVnet network.

Network Utilities

Custom network utulities have been written for GHOSTnet by @apamment (Apam). You can access them here.

Happy messaging on GHOSTnet! 🚀📬