As an ex-sysop, I wonder occasionally how a modern chatter would do on an old style BBS. WWIV-Menu> ==SYSOP Chat Mode Activated== Sysop: Hey, i need to take the bbs off for a minute to get fido. User: asl? Sysop: It'll just be down for a few minutes, call back later, ok? User: wtf hax? Sysop: Sorry, I don't understand what you're saying. I've got to reboot too, so I'm going to disconnect you. User: omfg hax, wtf is tis, spiware? a55h013! Sysop: Do you require medical assistance? I've got your address on record from the age-check, would you like me to call a medic? User: roflroflflfoolol who r u Sysop: If you're having a seizure, don't worry, the ambulance will be there soon. I'm on my parent's phone line right now. User: wqho are u???? Sysop: I'm the sysop of this BBS. Can you breath? User: +OPS!!!!!! Sysop: The 911 operator wants me to stay in chat with you until the medics get there. User: stfu, how do I gt ops??? /+ops Sysop: Er, you don't. User: dudez you got ops, why not for me? Sysop: Actually, I own the computer you're on. User: fu lier, gimme ops or I'll hack u Sysop: .... User: wtf is ur ip address, l33t hax coming Sysop: What is an ip address? User: brb, police )@(*#)@# NO CARRIER Sysop: What just happened? =SCHEDULED TASK: Fido connection starting...==