May be closing this BBS

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   Gary - It isn't financial. All of the expenses for this site are taken care of. 
The real issue is that younger submariners are less interested in this form of communication, preferring Facebook or Reddit. As a result, each year we see less and less participation here. What was once a flood is now note even a controlled leak. More like after-watch condensate in the bilge.

I've talked Ron out of closing the place down a couple of times in the past, but there just doesn't seem  to be much interest "out there" to  keep it going. I'm one of the youngest members here and had several friends here go on eternal patrol. 

So, Ron is asking you if you want to keep this BBS going. 5 responses so far (which is a LOT compared to recent traffic), but 4 of the 5 don't care if it gets closed down. 

If you don't care, that's perfectly fine. But if you do care and want to keep it, I'd suggest convincing Ron that it is a good idea. You'll also need to show your support by actually posting here once in a while. 

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gerry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 16 Dec 2015 Status: Offline Points: 635	Post Options Post Reply Quote gerry Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 May 2023 at 12:56pm
	Gary - It isn't financial. All of the expenses for this site are taken care of. The real issue is that younger submariners are less interested in this form of communication, preferring Facebook or Reddit. As a result, each year we see less and less participation here. What was once a flood is now note even a controlled leak. More like after-watch condensate in the bilge. I've talked Ron out of closing the place down a couple of times in the past, but there just doesn't seem to be much interest "out there" to keep it going. I'm one of the youngest members here and had several friends here go on eternal patrol. So, Ron is asking you if you want to keep this BBS going. 5 responses so far (which is a LOT compared to recent traffic), but 4 of the 5 don't care if it gets closed down. If you don't care, that's perfectly fine. But if you do care and want to keep it, I'd suggest convincing Ron that it is a good idea. You'll also need to show your support by actually posting here once in a while.
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JrKrup, Skimmer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List BBS Supporter Joined: 03 Jan 2016 Location: Oxnard, CA Status: Offline Points: 1368	Post Options Post Reply Quote JrKrup, Skimmer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 May 2023 at 10:20am
	I'll be sorry to see the BBS closing, Ron. I check it every day. Like you said, no posts since March, and they were yours. Thanks for having me along for the ride. Jon
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Bob T Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Mess-Crank Joined: 15 Jan 2023 Location: Lompoc CA Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bob T Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 2023 at 7:32pm
	Your site was part of my first venture into the Web. I have been inactive for years because of medical problems. Many of the people I have "met" here are gone. I would be sad to see the site go, but you gottta do what you gotta do.

PaulR Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List BBS Supporter Joined: 16 Dec 2015 Location: Hopewell Jct NY Status: Offline Points: 1468	Post Options Post Reply Quote PaulR Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 2023 at 6:16pm
	Cerainly has changed since I 1st found this place. So many on Eternal Patrol. Your call. We'll understand SHIPMATE
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GaryKC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Rickover Joined: 16 Dec 2015 Location: Kansas City, MO Status: Offline Points: 3028	Post Options Post Reply Quote GaryKC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 2023 at 3:42pm
	I'll contribute financially to help keep this playground online.
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FTGC(SS) Lane Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Old Salt Joined: 05 Jan 2016 Location: Conway New Hamp Status: Offline Points: 262	Post Options Post Reply Quote FTGC(SS) Lane Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 2023 at 2:40pm
	Bye-bye!

Rontini599 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 23 Aug 2016 Location: Sheridan, WY Status: Offline Points: 708	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rontini599 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07 May 2023 at 1:58pm
	Facebook has caused the demise of many older Web sites. This BBS may be soon departing. No posts since March and I have done the last 3. What say you? Edited by Rontini599 - 13 May 2023 at 1:13pm
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