CompuServe Thread

#Message deletions

4 messages in this thread
#147665From: Chris HunterJan 18, 1995 6:24 PM
I am going to have to cut my ASOFT forum Compuserve expenses. I would like to just visit the forum once a week. How long do messages typically stay on the forum? Which day do you usually delete old messages? I don't want to miss any messages, but I personally have to cut my Compuserve expenses, so I was planning just to log in on Fridays. Is there a better day? Chris
#147673From: Bob WeiblerJan 18, 1995 7:03 PM
Chris, PMJI, but messages will easily (so far) last a week on the forum. I would guess that there are about 1400 new messages posted a week. Are you using an offline message reader (such as OZCIS)? I log on at least 2-3 times a day average for a total online time of about 4-5 minutes (16-20 minutes a week). If you download 1400 messages on friday that would take roughly 13 minutes at 9600 baud (at least with the sporadic connections that I get!) Bob W.
#147690From: Chris HunterJan 18, 1995 7:27 PM
I use Wincim and I would only be downloading specific threads, not all of them. Chris
#147717From: Bob WeiblerJan 18, 1995 11:02 PM
Chris, Just curious…how long does it take you to download these threads? I'm wondering if you're spending more time online by sorting these out before downloading? Bob W.