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- In our last bulletin we talked about the correct use of the SP command.
- Today, let's look at SB and ST.
-
- SB means (S)end (B)ulletin. This is the form used when you want it
- to be read by everyone. Bulletins are usually sent to an @ DESTINATION.
- If you just send it as SB ALL it will just sit on the BBS for local
- users to read. Send it as SB ALL @ DESTINATION and it'll be forwarded.
- These are examples of two @ DESTINATIONS:
- SB ALL @ FLA covers BBS's over the entire state.
- SB ALL @ ALLUS blankets the nation.
- There are many other @ DESTINATIONS, including local and regional ones,
- but you get the idea.
- Sometimes it helps to use a special address to alert users who might be
- interested in a specific subject, so they'll read your bulletin.
- SB REBBS @ FLA and SB CAP @ ALLUS are examples.
-
- NOTE! A common error is when users address a bulletin as SP instead
- of SB. This makes it a PRIVATE message and no one, except BBS sysops,
- will be able to read it! Make this mistake, and you'll wonder why you
- never get any replies! Also, don't address ANY message as just
- S (SOMETHING). Many BBS's automatically append a P to an S-only message
- making it SP. If you intended to send out a bulletin, you've had it!
- Always start your messages with SP, SB or ST.
-
- ST means (S)end (T)raffic. This is used only for formally formatted NTS
- messages with a routine number, day/time, group count, etc. To aid in
- routing always put the town, state and phone number in the subject
- line. Formal traffic messages may be sent @ the destination BBS, if
- you know it. If not, use NTSxx where xx is the 2 letter state
- abbreviation. Example:
- ST NTSOH
- (SUBJ.): Columbus OH 555-1111
- Remember, never use ST for anything but a formally formatted NTS message.
-
- Next time we'll look at the only way to actually talk to a real, live
- sysop! Questions or comments on this series are welcome.
- 73...Bill, KB4VOL @ KB4VOL
-