@BobStep Yes! I used to run #BBSes, including ones connected via #Fidonet and #Keshernet (a Jewish oriented spin of Fidonet). Ah, such memories.

@smoliva In many ways, Mastodon reminds me of the BBSes in the 1980s-1990s that were standalone “local” forums but also connected via #Fidonet, #Keshernet, etc. In a way, federated. I used to run a Fidonet & Keshernet node. Ah, memories ☺️