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WHAT IS A DOOR?
A "Door" is a program run by the BBS. Online games, voting
booths, call-back verifiers, etc., are often separate programs called up
by the BBS. These are called "doors" because the BBS functions as a
doorway to give you access to these other programs. Many doors accept
information from the BBS, such as your name, the amount of time
remaining, etc. Others do not.
Because setting up a door is complicated, it is also prone to
the dreaded SSE (Stupid Sysop Error). When trying to run a door, you are
more likely to encounter an error than at any other time on the BBS. If
you select a door and nothing happens for one or two minutes, you can
safely assume the system has encountered an error. Hang up and call
back, and explain what happened in as much detail as possible in a
message to the sysop. I'll do my best to correct the error as quickly
as possible, and you'll earn my undying gratitude.
Sometimes the system does not recycle as it should, and in that
case, the system simply remains offline until I discover and fix it.
HOW CAN I "ADOPT" A DOOR?
Most doors, including games, are shareware programs that must be
registered (paid for) after a reasonable evaluation period, or must be
removed from the BBS. The Computer Associates of Louisiana BBS totally
supports the shareware concept, so any unregistered games will be
removed after the evaluation period is complete. You can help to keep
your favorite game online by paying all or part of the registration fee,
which is $10 to $20 for most games. To acknowledge your contribution,
your name will be placed on a special display shown to every user who
accesses the door.
For more information, leave a message to me, the system operator,
Rick Luquette, and let me know which door you're interested in adopting.
I'll let you know the particulars. And thanks for your interest.