From: Borax Man <rotflol2@hotmail.com>

On 2024-08-20, Marc Lewis <user@net396.fidonet.org> wrote:

+ User FidoNet address: 1:396/45
Hello All.

In this time of countless destructive programs that are transmitted
to you via E-Mail, the BBS community of System Operators offer a
secure "shield" from these intrusions. Many BBSes offer a "text only"
form of internet E-Mail through a special system of "gates". These
gates effectively trap file attachments and active "scripts" that can
attack your computer. You are completely isolated from the
destructive attempts. The trade-off? You generally cannot receive
attachments of pictures, files, or Web Page type mails; only text.
Many folks find this alternative quite acceptable.

The benefits? Many BBSes have sophisticated "spam traps" in place
that dump the all-too-common garbage mail that swamps many people.
You don't need a fast computer or high-speed internet connection in
most cases. Many BBSes still maintain "dial-up" lines as well as
"telnet" connections via the internet. The speed requirement is very
low. With dial-up BBSes you don't even need a connection to the
internet at all - no Internet Service Provider required. It's a
completely different environment than the Web.

Are these "text only games" accessible with a standard email client
using POP or IMAP, or must you log into the BBS to use them?
--- NewsGate v1.0 gamma 2
* Origin: News Gate @ Net396 -Huntsville, AL - USA (1:396/4)

Hello All.

<On 07Jun2025 00:48 Borax Man wrote a message to All regarding Re: More secure... >

On 2024-08-20, Marc Lewis <user@net396.fidonet.org> wrote:

+ User FidoNet address: 1:396/45
Hello All.

In this time of countless destructive programs that are transmitted
to you via E-Mail, the BBS community of System Operators offer a
secure "shield" from these intrusions. Many BBSes offer a "text only"
form of internet E-Mail through a special system of "gates". These
gates effectively trap file attachments and active "scripts" that can
attack your computer. You are completely isolated from the
destructive attempts. The trade-off? You generally cannot receive
attachments of pictures, files, or Web Page type mails; only text.
Many folks find this alternative quite acceptable.

[snip]

Are these "text only games" accessible with a standard email client
using POP or IMAP, or must you log into the BBS to use them? ---

Any games on my BBS are on the BBS only. You must be logged in to play them. Note that *some* BBSes MAY have games that can be played via e-mail... You have to investigate that on your own.

Best regards,
Marc
A: Becuase it disrupts the flow of thought!
Q: Why is top-posting frowned upon?

--- timEd/2 1.10.y2k+
* Origin: Sursum Corda! BBS-Huntsville,AL-bbs.sursum-corda.com (1:396/45)