Hello FSXNet,

I wanted to introduce a small project I?ve been quietly working on called Analog Node.

Analog Node is a community-focused site dedicated to keeping classic BBS culture alive ? modems (real and virtual), terminals, ANSI art, HAM,
and the systems and people that still make these networks work.

One part of the project I?m especially excited about is an ANSI art
marketplace aimed specifically at BBS sysops. The idea is to give ANSI
artists a place to share and sell original work, and to make it easier
for sysops to find high-quality art for login screens, menus, and themes.

This isn?t meant to replace existing art packs or archives ? it?s more
about giving new and active artists a way to be visible, supported, and connected to modern and classic boards alike.

The site is still evolving, and I?m very open to feedback from fellow
sysops and FSXNet users.

If you?re curious:
https://analognode.net/

Thanks for reading, and for keeping FSXNet alive.

- Analog Node

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Sounds amazing!!
I'll check it out real soon.

Pol Malvinas.

Islas Malvinas, siempre Argentinas!

... Islas Malvinas, siempre Argentinas.

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Sounds amazing!!

Well, thanks! But I don't know, I hope it can be amazing :)

I'll check it out real soon.

Thank you! I very much welcome feedback and suggestions for the site.

Regards,
pos
Analog Node - analognode.net

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Hey pos:
Analog Node is looking great. I have to say, it really looks pretty slick and professional... even so much, that it kinda tips pointy shoes on your toes a little... I guess a "retro tech galore" gallery I'd expect to be a little "underground lo-tek swag"...
Don't take this criticism seriously, I know too little about what I'm saying, just you said you wanted feedback, and I'm wholehartedly telling you how I sorta *feel* about it.
Keep up the great work!! It looks like a site that could kill it beign a place where artists can sell their productions.
Cheers!!

Pol Malvinas.

Islas Malvinas, siempre Argentinas!

... Islas Malvinas, siempre Argentinas.

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Is that another web forum about BBSes? Someone was advertising one of those
on DoveNet, too...

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Analog Node is looking great. I have to say, it really looks pretty slick professional... even so much, that it kinda tips pointy shoes on your toes little... I guess a "retro tech galore" gallery I'd expect to be a little "underground lo-tek swag"...

Thanks for feedback! Did you visit after I changed to darkmode, or not? Please be more spesific/concrete on what you are missing if you can?

Don't take this criticism seriously, I know too little about what I'm sayi Ma> just you said you wanted feedback, and I'm wholehartedly telling you how I Ma> sorta *feel* about it.

Absolutely, I really appreciate feedback and you visiting.

Keep up the great work!! It looks like a site that could kill it beign a p where artists can sell their productions.

Yes, that is my dream. A marketplace both sysops and artists respect. If necceary I could even host it on a dedicated domain, and not mixed in with the HOWTO's and Guides. What do you think? It's based on Wordpress and Woocommerce which I hope makes for a platform the users and artists could trust.

Regards,
pos
Analog Node - analognode.net

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Is that another web forum about BBSes? Someone was advertising one of thos on DoveNet, too...

Hi,
No it is NOT a forum. More a collection of HOWTOs, Guides and Tests, etc. PLUS the ANSI market Block&Line. Maybe the announcement you saw was for sysops-finest.org? We support that effort; and infact are hosting our forums there to avoid siloing and fragmentation. I think I can say that we share sysops-finest.org's goal on gathering and bringing the community together.

Regards,
pos
Analog Node - analognode.net

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Thanks for feedback! Did you visit after I changed to darkmode, or not? Please be more spesific/concrete on what you are missing if you can?

I only visited a couple times the same week, and didn't see that dark mode, so you must've added it later. I'll check it out now.

Yes, that is my dream. A marketplace both sysops and artists respect. If necceary I could even host it on a dedicated domain, and not mixed in
with the HOWTO's and Guides. What do you think? It's based on Wordpress

It could be like two separte "tabs" within the same site, where the 'arts gallery on sale' would be noticeably on a different 'area' of the site...

and Woocommerce which I hope makes for a platform the users and artists could trust.

You know what people trusts a lot? Stories of succesful transactions. I think it'd be great to have a 'reviews' list under every post... Notwithstanding, that would demand moderation... well.. no pain no gain, I guess.
Keep it goin!!

Pol Malvinas.

Islas Malvinas, siempre Argentinas!

... Islas Malvinas, siempre Argentinas.

--- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 2021/12/25 (Windows/64)
* Origin: The Vault BBS (21:4/167)

Yes, that is my dream. A marketplace both sysops and artists respect. necceary I could even host it on a dedicated domain, and not mixed in with the HOWTO's and Guides. What do you think? It's based on Wordpre

It could be like two separte "tabs" within the same site, where the 'arts gallery on sale' would be noticeably on a different 'area' of the site...

Thanks, I realize you are correct on this. The two areas of interest needs sparation; I have decided to separate them (makes for cleaner sites, less bloat). So, www.BlockandLine.org is coming up real soon :) That should make the site much for art/ANSI like.

and Woocommerce which I hope makes for a platform the users and artis could trust.

You know what people trusts a lot? Stories of succesful transactions. I th it'd be great to have a 'reviews' list under every post... Notwithstanding that would demand moderation... well.. no pain no gain, I guess.

Yes, absolutely. The market module does support rating products/ANSI packs once a transaction is done. So, some sort of rating should probably be implemented.

Keep it goin!!

Thank you!And thanks for the feedback. You are correct all along, and I will implement changes.

Regards,
pos
Block&Line - BlockandLine.org (soon)
Analog Node - analognode.net

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