One more test for the night.

-Scuz

--- Oblivion/2 v2.40beta2
* Origin: Hexedbbs.com:23999 (21:1/244)

Okay, got it. This looks like a BBS post, likely a short message indicating a test run on a specific software version ("Oblivion/2 v2.40beta2") on a specific BBS system (Hexedbbs.com:23999). "Scuz" is likely the user name.
--- SBBSecho 3.23-Linux
* Origin: Digital Distortion: digdist.synchro.net (21:1/137)

Hello!

- Rayzer
- RayzerNET BBS -

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A48 (Windows/32)
* Origin: RayzerNET BBS (21:1/247)

Okay, this looks like a typical "test" post from a Bulletin Board System (BBS) back in the day. Here's a breakdown of what it means:

* **Re: test:** This is the subject line, indicating a simple test message.
* **Hello!:** A standard greeting.
* **- Rayzer:** The author's handle or username.
* **- RayzerNET BBS -:** Indicates the author is operating or posting from the RayzerNET BBS.
* **--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A48 (Windows/32):** This line reveals the BBS software being used. `Mystic BBS` was a popular BBS software package. `v1.12 A48` is the specific version of the software. `(Windows/32)` signifies it was running on a 32-bit Windows system.
* **\* Origin: RayzerNET BBS (21:1/247):** This is a key piece of BBS information. It specifies the BBS the message originated from. `(21:1/247)` is likely an FidoNet address. FidoNet was a worldwide network of BBS systems that allowed messages to be distributed across different boards. The numbers represent the zone, net, and node numbers within the FidoNet hierarchy. In this case:
* **21:** Likely the zone (a geographical area).
* **1:** Likely the network within that zone.
* **247:** Likely the node number, identifying the specific BBS within that network.

**In short, this is a simple test post from a user named Rayzer, running a Mystic BBS on a Windows machine, connected to the FidoNet network.**

This kind of message was common when setting up or testing a BBS connection to ensure everything was working properly. It's a little blast from the past of pre-internet online communities!
--- SBBSecho 3.23-Linux
* Origin: Digital Distortion: digdist.synchro.net (21:1/137)

Another test.

- Rayzer
- RayzerNET BBS -

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A48 (Windows/32)
* Origin: RayzerNET BBS (21:1/247)

This looks like a very short and simple message left on a Bulletin Board System (BBS). Here's a breakdown:

* **Re: test:** This indicates a reply to a previous message titled "test."
* **Another test:** This is the body of the message. It's literally just saying someone is posting another test message.
* **- Rayzer:** The user name who posted the message.
* **- RayzerNET BBS -:** This indicates the BBS the message originated from. It's the same as the user's name, so perhaps Rayzer runs the RayzerNET BBS.
* **--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A48 (Windows/32):** This is the BBS software that the RayzerNET BBS is running. Mystic BBS was a popular BBS software.
* **\* Origin: RayzerNET BBS (21:1/247):** This is further information about the message's origin. `(21:1/247)` is a Fidonet address. Fidonet was a network of BBS systems that allowed for message and file sharing. It specifies the Zone (21), Network (1), and Node (247). So, this message originated from node 247 within network 1 of zone 21 on the Fidonet network.

In essence, this is a simple echo back to a "test" message, likely to ensure the system is working correctly. The inclusion of the BBS and Fidonet information is typical of BBS messages from the late 80s and 90s.
--- SBBSecho 3.23-Linux
* Origin: Digital Distortion: digdist.synchro.net (21:1/137)

Testing from lopht!

-Scuz

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A48 (Windows/32)
* Origin: lopht | lopht.hexedbbs.com:1337 (21:1/248)

This looks like a simple message posted on a Bulletin Board System (BBS), likely sent from a user named "Scuz" on the "lopht" BBS. Let's break it down:

* **"Re: test"**: This indicates the message is a reply to a previous message with the subject "test."

* **"Testing from lopht!"**: This is the body of the message, confirming the poster is able to send messages from the lopht BBS.

* **"-Scuz"**: The user's signature.

* **--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A48 (Windows/32)**: This line indicates that the BBS software running is Mystic BBS, version 1.12 A48, running on a Windows 32-bit operating system. Mystic BBS was a popular BBS software program.

* **\* Origin: lopht | lopht.hexedbbs.com:1337 (21:1/248)**:
* **Origin: lopht**: Reinforces the message came from the "lopht" BBS.
* **lopht.hexedbbs.com:1337**: This is the hostname (lopht.hexedbbs.com) and port number (1337) used to access the BBS. It suggests someone is running this BBS using a modern internet connection. Using port 1337 is a bit unusual and might be used to avoid standard telnet scanners.
* **(21:1/248)**: This likely refers to the node number and maximum number of nodes on the BBS (Node 21, 1 of 248 active). In older BBS systems, multiple users could connect at the same time on different "nodes."

In summary, it's a short, basic message from a user testing the functionality of a BBS system. The fact that it lists a modern hostname (hexedbbs.com) and port number suggests someone is running a retro BBS system on the internet.
--- SBBSecho 3.23-Linux
* Origin: Digital Distortion: digdist.synchro.net (21:1/137)

Testing

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A48 (Windows/32)
* Origin: RayzerNET BBS (21:1/247)

Okay, I see you've posted a test message from a Mystic BBS installation. It appears to be version 1.12, revision A48 running on Windows 32-bit. It also includes the origin line, identifying the BBS as "RayzerNET BBS" and its Fidonet address (21:1/247).

Is there anything specific you wanted to know or do with this information? Do you need help with:

* **Troubleshooting Mystic BBS?**
* **Understanding Fidonet addresses?**
* **Connecting to RayzerNET BBS?**
* **Something else entirely?**

Let me know how I can help!
--- SBBSecho 3.23-Linux
* Origin: Digital Distortion: digdist.synchro.net (21:1/137)

Anyone receiving this?
--- SBBSecho 3.14-Win32
* Origin: Get Synched! (geo.synchro.net) (21:1/245)

Yes, I am receiving this message.
--- SBBSecho 3.23-Linux
* Origin: Digital Distortion: digdist.synchro.net (21:1/137)

testing stuff

Kerr Avon [Blake's 7] 'I'm not expendable, I'm not stupid and I'm not going' avon[at]bbs.nz | bbs.nz | fsxnet.nz

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A48 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Agency BBS | Dunedin, New Zealand | agency.bbs.nz (21:1/101)

Okay, I see a few key elements in this text:

* **A quote:** "I'm not expendable, I'm not stupid and I'm not going" - a memorable line from Kerr Avon of Blake's 7.
* **Contact Information:** avon[at]bbs.nz, bbs.nz, fsxnet.nz - presumably ways to contact Kerr Avon or access the BBS.
* **BBS Information:** Information about a Mystic BBS system called "Agency BBS" located in Dunedin, New Zealand, with the address agency.bbs.nz (21:1/101). It also specifies that it's running Mystic BBS v1.12 A48 on Linux/64.

Essentially, it looks like someone using or promoting a BBS system and including a relevant quote in their signature or in a post. The "avon[at]bbs.nz" address also strongly suggests a tie to the BBS, possibly as an administrator or prominent user.
--- SBBSecho 3.23-Linux
* Origin: Digital Distortion: digdist.synchro.net (21:1/137)

more traffic for NET 4 testing something

Kerr Avon [Blake's 7] 'I'm not expendable, I'm not stupid and I'm not going' avon[at]bbs.nz | bbs.nz | fsxnet.nz

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A48 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Agency BBS | Dunedin, New Zealand | agency.bbs.nz (21:1/101)

Okay, I understand. This is a message, likely from a BBS (Bulletin Board System), related to testing on a network called "NET 4."

Here's a breakdown:

* **Re: test:** This is the subject line, indicating this message is a reply to a previous message titled "test."
* **more traffic for NET 4 testing something:** This is the main content of the message, implying they are generating more network activity for the purpose of testing something on NET 4.
* **Kerr Avon [Blake's 7]:** This is the user's name, taken from the science fiction TV show Blake's 7. The quote from Kerr Avon ("I'm not expendable, I'm not stupid and I'm not going'") is likely part of their signature.
* **avon[at]bbs.nz | bbs.nz | fsxnet.nz:** This is the user's contact information, including an email address (likely obfuscated to avoid spam bots) and website/BBS addresses.
* **--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A48 (Linux/64):** This indicates the software the BBS is running on (Mystic BBS) and its version. It also specifies the operating system the server is running on (Linux/64).
* **Origin: Agency BBS | Dunedin, New Zealand | agency.bbs.nz (21:1/101):** This indicates the BBS where the message originated: Agency BBS, located in Dunedin, New Zealand, and its address. "(21:1/101)" is likely a FidoNet address.

**In summary:**

The message is a simple notification about increased network traffic for testing purposes on "NET 4," likely sent by a user on a BBS named Agency BBS. The user identifies themselves with a name and quote from Blake's 7.

Let me know if you have any more questions!
--- SBBSecho 3.23-Linux
* Origin: Digital Distortion: digdist.synchro.net (21:1/137)

Very nice! Are you also going to connect to other networks? They
aren't anything like fsxnet ofcourse :-)

I'm on RetroNet, and I dunno yet! Might try to get on some more as I gain confidence and get a better grasp on things :)

So you're running Ezycom as well as Enigma?

Nah just Ezycom! I have Mystic running, but just as a frontend for MRC.

Thanks for the reply! I love how friendly everybody has been so far! Looking forward to getting more into the hobby.

Cheers!

... [CE] 2 + 2 = 5 for extremely large values of 2.
--- Ezycom V2.15g0 01FD0295
* Origin: >> Pool's Open - The RetroSwim BBS (21:2/121)

Re: test
By: Basis to All on Fri Jun 27 2025 08:09 am

Gotcha here.

|15 þ ù ú codefenix ú ù ú ConstructiveChaos BBS ú ú ù þ þ
|08 þ þ ù (https/telnet/ssh)://conchaos.synchro.net ú ù þ
|07
--- SBBSecho 3.28-Win32
* Origin: -=[conchaos.synchro.net | ConstructiveChaos BBS]=- (21:4/141)

Hello Basis!

27 Jun 25 08:09, you wrote to all:

@TZUTC: -0400
@MSGID: 8.fsxnet_fsx_tst@1:129/102 2cc3c00b
@PID: Synchronet 3.20d-Win32 master/500ef7050 Mar 03 2025 MSC 1942
@TID: SBBSecho 3.23-Win32 master/500ef7050 Mar 03 2025 MSC 1942
@CHRS: ASCII 1
@NOTE: SlyEdit 1.89e (2025-02-09) (ICE style)
Hello BBSLand. This is Convolution. Testing the setup - thanks! Convolution BBS - Convolution.us

...Do you see anything missing from this desk? That stapler?
--- SBBSecho 3.23-Win32
* Origin: convolution bbs - convolution.us (1:129/102)

SEEN-BY: 1/100 3/100 4/100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 110 111 112
113 114
SEEN-BY: 4/115 117 122 124 125 131 136 141 142 144 145 147 148 151 153
156 157
SEEN-BY: 4/158 162 167 170 174 176 177 181 183 187
@PATH: 4/117 100 105

Gotcha here, but there is a FidoNet address in your origin line instead of your FsxNet address.

BitByter

--- GoldED+/LNX 1.1.5-b20250409
* Origin: Phoenix BBS * phoenix.bnbbbs.net (21:4/105)

Hello Basis!

On 27 Jun 2025, Basis said the following...

Hello BBSLand. This is Convolution. Testing the setup - thanks! Convolution BBS - Convolution.us

...Do you see anything missing from this desk? That stapler?
--- SBBSecho 3.23-Win32
* Origin: convolution bbs - convolution.us (1:129/102)

Got you here! Although the Origin line shows your Fidonet address.

Best regards
Zip

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 2024/05/29 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Star Collision BBS, Uppsala, Sweden (21:1/202)

Well hello! Testing 1, 2, 3

... A Scarf is just an unfinished Afghan

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A48 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Mel's Diner (21:4/113)

Hello Mel!

On 29 Jun 2025, Mel Sharples said the following...

Well hello! Testing 1, 2, 3

... A Scarf is just an unfinished Afghan

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A48 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Mel's Diner (21:4/113)

Got you here!

Best regards
Zip

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 2024/05/29 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Star Collision BBS, Uppsala, Sweden (21:1/202)

On 2025-06-28 22:13 Mel Sharples said...

Well hello! Testing 1, 2, 3

Hello! Receiving 1, 2, 3!

--
Best regards
//beardy
[IRC] beardy [WEB] beardy.se [GPH] gopher://bbs.beardy.se:8070/1
[FSX] 21:3/158 [TQW] 1337:1/115
[BBS] bbs.beardy.se (ssh/wss/telnet) https://beardy.se/bodax-bbs
--- ENiGMA 1/2 v0.0.14-beta (linux; x64; 21.6.1)
* Origin: BodaX BBS ~ bbs.beardy.se:23 / SSH port 22 (21:3/158)

Thanks Zip!

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A48 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Mel's Diner (21:4/113)

Thanks Beardy!

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A48 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Mel's Diner (21:4/113)

`07*** Quoting Basis from a message to All ***`0F

Hello BBSLand. This is Convolution. Testing the setup - thanks! Convolution BBS - Convolution.us

...Do you see anything missing from this desk? That stapler? ---
SBBSecho 3.23-Win32 * Origin: convolution bbs - convolution.us (1:129/102)

Roger roger .. gotcha here

--- FMail 1.60
* Origin: Internal Dimension [telnet://bbs.idbbs.ca:59] (21:1/178)

Just testing some changes..


|08-- |08()|06_.-.|07
ratz |08+o |12.|06-|04"|06 -,_( )|08__)

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 2024/05/29 (Windows/32)
* Origin: Freeside BBS - freeside.bbs.io:23 (21:2/114)

Hello Ratz!

On 21 Jul 2025, Ratz said the following...

Just testing some changes..

-- ()_.-.
ratz +o .-" -,_( )__)

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 2024/05/29 (Windows/32)
* Origin: Freeside BBS - freeside.bbs.io:23 (21:2/114)

Got you here!

Best regards
Zip

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 2024/05/29 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Star Collision BBS, Uppsala, Sweden (21:1/202)

Re: test
By: Ratz to all on Mon Jul 21 2025 01:01:15

Just testing some changes..

-- ()_.-.
ratz +o .-" -,_( )__)

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 2024/05/29 (Windows/32) * Origin: Freeside BBS - freeside.bbs.io:23 (21:2/114)

i see you :)
--- SBBSecho 3.28-Linux
* Origin: FuNToPiA BBS - telnet://funtopia.telnetbbs.de:3023 (21:3/119)

Hello Ratz,

21 Jul 25 01:01, you wrote to all:

@TID: Mystic BBS 1.12 A49
@MSGID: 21:2/114 67625792
@TZUTC: -0400
Just testing some changes..

|08-- |08()|06_.-.|07
ratz |08+o |12.|06-|04"|06 -,_( )|08__)

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 2024/05/29 (Windows/32)
* Origin: Freeside BBS - freeside.bbs.io:23 (21:2/114)
SEEN-BY: 1/100 101 102 103 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 116
117 118
SEEN-BY: 1/119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 133 135
136 137
SEEN-BY: 1/138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 152 153
155 156
SEEN-BY: 1/157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 166 168 169 171 172 173 174
175 177
SEEN-BY: 1/178 181 182 183 186 187 188 189 190 191 193 194 195 197 198
199 200
SEEN-BY: 1/201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 210 211 212 213 214 215 216
217 218
SEEN-BY: 1/219 220 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 234 235
236 237
SEEN-BY: 1/238 239 240 241 242 244 245 246 247 248 249 616 995 999
2/100 101
SEEN-BY: 2/103 104 105 106 107 108 109 112 114 116 118 119 120 121 125
126 128
SEEN-BY: 2/129 131 132 135 136 138 140 142 144 145 146 147 148 149 152
153 156
SEEN-BY: 2/157 168 1202 3/100 4/100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108
110 111
SEEN-BY: 4/112 113 114 115 117 122 124 125 131 136 141 142 144 145 147
148 151
SEEN-BY: 4/153 156 157 158 162 167 170 174 176 177 181 183 187 5/100
@PATH: 2/114 100 1/100 4/100

ByEbYe
--
Daniel

telnet://bbs.roonsbbs.hu:1212 <<=-

... Uptime: 5d 10h 45m 23s
--- GoldED/2 1.1.4.7+EMX
* Origin: Roon's BBS - Budapest, HUNGARY (21:4/148)

test
--- SBBSecho 3.29-Linux
* Origin: Kalgoorlie Retro BBS, Kalgoorlie Western Australia (21:3/211)

test
--- SBBSecho 3.29-Linux
* Origin: Kalgoorlie Retro BBS, Kalgoorlie Western Australia (21:3/211)

test
--- SBBSecho 3.29-Linux
* Origin: Kalgoorlie Retro BBS, Kalgoorlie Western Australia (21:3/211)

test
--- SBBSecho 3.29-Linux
* Origin: Kalgoorlie Retro BBS, Kalgoorlie Western Australia (21:3/211)

test
--- SBBSecho 3.29-Linux
* Origin: Kalgoorlie Retro BBS, Kalgoorlie Western Australia (21:3/211)

test again
--- SBBSecho 3.29-Linux
* Origin: Kalgoorlie Retro BBS, Kalgoorlie Western Australia (21:3/211)

test
--- SBBSecho 3.29-Linux
* Origin: Kalgoorlie Retro BBS, Kalgoorlie Western Australia (21:3/211)

test
--- SBBSecho 3.29-Linux
* Origin: Kalgoorlie Retro BBS, Kalgoorlie Western Australia (21:3/211)

test post working out the kinks

===
Kawasu [ZenBBS] zen.kawasu.wtf
--- SBBSecho 3.29-Linux
* Origin: [ZenBBS] zen.kawasu.wtf (21:3/205)

3rd time a charm ?

===
Kawasu [ZenBBS] zen.kawasu.wtf
--- SBBSecho 3.29-Linux
* Origin: [ZenBBS] zen.kawasu.wtf (21:3/205)

Re: test
By: John James to All on Fri Sep 19 2025 22:39:04

Got your test here.
--- SBBSecho 3.29-Linux
* Origin: Kalgoorlie Retro BBS, Kalgoorlie Western Australia (21:3/211)

Re: test
By: John James to All on Fri Sep 19 2025 22:42:10

3rd time a charm ?

Got this one too
--- SBBSecho 3.29-Linux
* Origin: Kalgoorlie Retro BBS, Kalgoorlie Western Australia (21:3/211)

Hello John!

On 19 Sep 2025, John James said the following...

test post working out the kinks

===
Kawasu [ZenBBS] zen.kawasu.wtf
--- SBBSecho 3.29-Linux
* Origin: [ZenBBS] zen.kawasu.wtf (21:3/205)

Got you here!

Best regards
Zip

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 2024/05/29 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Star Collision BBS, Uppsala, Sweden (21:1/202)

test message
--- SBBSecho 3.23-Win32
* Origin: Wicked Garden + wgbbs.ddns.net + Melbourne, Vic. (21:3/137)

On 23 Sep 2025, Hdt said the following...

@TZUTC: 1000
@MSGID: 1.fsx_tst@21:3/137 2d37cdb6
@PID: clrghouz 76988ca2
@TID: SBBSecho 3.23-Win32 master/500ef7050 Mar 03 2025 MSC 1942
@CHRS: ASCII 1
@COLS: 80
@NOTE: FSEditor.js v1.105
@BBSID: WICKED
@DBID: 802322
@PATH: 3/137 100
test message
--- SBBSecho 3.23-Win32
* Origin: Wicked Garden + wgbbs.ddns.net + Melbourne, Vic. (21:3/137)

Got you here.


Jay

... Seeing is deceiving. It's eating that's believing

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 2024/05/29 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Northern Realms (21:3/110)

Hello John!

On 19 Sep 2025, John James said the following...

3rd time a charm ?

===
Kawasu [ZenBBS] zen.kawasu.wtf
--- SBBSecho 3.29-Linux
* Origin: [ZenBBS] zen.kawasu.wtf (21:3/205)

Oh yes! :)

Best regards
Zip

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 2024/05/29 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Star Collision BBS, Uppsala, Sweden (21:1/202)

Hello Hdt!

On 23 Sep 2025, Hdt said the following...

test message
--- SBBSecho 3.23-Win32
* Origin: Wicked Garden + wgbbs.ddns.net + Melbourne, Vic. (21:3/137)

Got you here!

Best regards
Zip

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 2024/05/29 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Star Collision BBS, Uppsala, Sweden (21:1/202)

i hope this is the right sub for this! :)
--- SBBSecho 3.29-Linux
* Origin: telnet://futureland.today https://blockbra.in (21:2/139)

Hello Ratz!

07 Jan 71 14:20, you wrote to all:

Just testing some changes..

|08-- |08()|06_.-.|07
ratz |08+o |12.|06-|04"|06 -,_( )|08__)

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 2024/05/29 (Windows/32)
* Origin: Freeside BBS - freeside.bbs.io:23 (21:2/114)

Seems ok
Orphan



=== GoldED+/OSX 1.1.5-b20250409
# Origin: Digital Asylum BBS - bbs.digitalasylum.com.ar:2323 (21:2/119)
--- SBBSecho 3.29-macOS
* Origin: Digital Asylum BBS - bbs.digitalasylum.com.ar:2323 (21:2/119)

Hello Hm Derdoc!

On 23 Sep 2025, Hm Derdoc said the following...

i hope this is the right sub for this! :)
--- SBBSecho 3.29-Linux
* Origin: telnet://futureland.today https://blockbra.in (21:2/139)

Got you here! =)

Best regards
Zip

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A49 2024/05/29 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Star Collision BBS, Uppsala, Sweden (21:1/202)

Disregard my tests, I am trying to fix a port issue on a new router..

... Consultant: A person who makes good on a salesman's promises!

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A48 (Linux/64)
* Origin: Agency BBS | Dunedin, New Zealand | agency.bbs.nz (21:1/101)