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G6HJP wrote:-
> While I can see Warrens point of view and totally agree with the fact that
> what he has described is not Rdaio in pure sense of the word, but I have to
> wonder
> how many people would be able to read his bulletin id it was not for the
> Internet that had forwarded it around the world in such a short time.
> 

The internet IS NOT neaded for forwarding! You can use a SatGate or HF
forwarder instead.
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> but this is a amateur Bulletin system and as such should be able to send
> bulls around the world for all to read. 

World wide forwarding is NOT a requirement.

> This canot always be done by radio

Yes it can.

> alone, after all bulletins expire after a certain time and if they are
> delayed too  long at a BBS, they may not go any further, this is why the
> Interent and also Modem Telnet forwarding comes in.
> 

That is why there are redundant path established to ensure delivery.

> Warren, you are correct, but don't cry 'wolf' at the internet, after all it
> did allow me to reply to your message.
> 

Actually I received it via HF Gate in Connecticut.

> I have three radios ports here, but they certainly would not reach over to
> your area of the world.
> 

Which isn't necessary which to a neighbor who is running SatGat or HF Gate.

> Best to you.
> 
> Peter, Sysop - G6HJP @ GB7PFD.#48.GBR.EU


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