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Nella F.

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What's the final word on what happened to...
« on: January 19, 2014, 0005 UTC »
FRN.NET/ACE ? Or is this proprietary "Pirate Only" insider information?
I mean, come on... there's got to be @ least one of you who is a "kiss & tell" type.  8)

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Re: What's the final word on what happened to...
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2014, 0207 UTC »
http://thefrn.net/vines/

Went away for awhile, but they're back.

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Re: What's the final word on what happened to...
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2014, 1502 UTC »
According to what I've heard Nella, the people that provided the FRN webspace for all those years decided not to "renew their lease" for reasons unknown.  About six months ago Cosmikdebris graciously recreated the forum in its present format.  Adoption by the masses has been slow, but is building.  Some of the old guard is posting there regularly and I check in daily myself.  Its nice to see it back. 
Hailing from the upstate boondocks region of the progressive paradise which once was New York State

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Re: What's the final word on what happened to...
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2014, 1643 UTC »
To further expand on what the others have contributed...

The original frn.net was started as a BBS [bulletin board system], then was turned into the frn.net by John Cruzan, who ran the BBS.
As time went on the software it was running on became outdated and unreliable and John didn't seem to have an interest to keep it going.

Regarding the ACE [The Association of Clandestine radio Enthusiasts], it was actually a club which published a monthly bulletin with editors and columns.
Eventually, membership declined to a point where it was not feasible to continue publishing and it ceased as a club, but the ACE section on the FRN.net
was never updated to reflect this.

Anyway, Nella, I hope this helps answer some of your question...
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Nella F.

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Re: What's the final word on what happened to...
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2014, 2200 UTC »
Thanks to ALL who responded.
"Nella F."

P.S.: I meant "vines" not ACE.
« Last Edit: January 22, 2014, 0010 UTC by Nella F. »

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Re: What's the final word on what happened to...
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2014, 0819 UTC »
The "frn.net" domain name expires in a couple of months. It will be interesting to see what happens to it.

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Re: What's the final word on what happened to...
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2014, 0102 UTC »
I think you should take it over Fanny that would be cool
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Re: What's the final word on what happened to...
« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2014, 0820 UTC »
Be careful what you wish for.

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Re: What's the final word on what happened to...
« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2014, 1652 UTC »
lol i would join if you ran it
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Re: What's the final word on what happened to...
« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2014, 2254 UTC »
Choat, be careful what you ask for. He nearly bought it the last time it was up for sale.

FRN = "Fansome Radio Network". It does have nice ring to it.

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Re: What's the final word on what happened to...
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2014, 0113 UTC »
Ooo i like the sound of that.
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Re: What's the final word on what happened to...
« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2014, 0924 UTC »
Went away for awhile, but they're back.

Talk about not knowing when to quit ::)

Whomever takes it over should use it to sell penis pills :D

Peace!

Nella F.

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Re: What's the final word on what happened to...
« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2014, 0011 UTC »
Went away for awhile, but they're back.
Talk about not knowing when to quit ::)
Whomever takes it over should use it to sell penis pills :DPeace!


OK gents: Gettin' a wee bit off topic!