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Re:Why isn't the internet more fun and weird? by cfmcdonald on Thursday January 31, 2019 @02:08PM (#19047706)
In the mid-80s, only maybe 10% of U.S. households had a computer, much less a modem. You also paid by-the-minute long-distance charges for calling anyone (or any computer) outside your town.
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Re:Why isn't the internet more fun and weird? by Baeocystin on Thursday January 31, 2019 @03:08PM (#19048288)
That's why local BBSes that were part of a relay network were so popular. Communicating with folks far outside one's home range 'for free' was exciting!
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