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  • REPOST: ** ANNOUNCEMENT: First go-pugleaf Node Online **

    From Retro Guy@retroguy@novabbs.com to rocksolid.shared.general on Tue Jul 15 21:46:12 2025
    From Newsgroup: rocksolid.shared.general

    REPOST: ** ANNOUNCEMENT: First go-pugleaf Node Online **


    Sadly this message did not arrive @rocksolidbbs.com !

    rocksolid.* server does not like cross posts!

    Posted from hacked account! Sorry!

    ** ANNOUNCEMENT: First go-pugleaf NNTP Node Online

    - Carrying Forward Retro Guy's Legacy**

    We are proud to announce that the first **go-pugleaf** NNTP node
    is now online and operational!

    ** Access Information:**
    - **Web Interface:** https://rocksolid-us.pugleaf.net
    - **NNTP Server:** Coming within the next few days
    - **Coverage:** Full rocksolid.* hierarchy + additional groups

    ** Current Status:**
    **ONLINE** - Web interface fully functional
    **BACKFILLING** - Importing articles from legacy rslight installations
    **FETCHING** - Automated article retrieval via cron jobs

    ** Development Roadmap:**
    - **Next Few Days:** NNTP server for reading access
    - **In Progress:** Incoming article peering setup
    - **TODO:** Posting access and full bidirectional peering

    ** Tribute to Retro Guy:**
    This project carries forward the legacy of **Retro Guy** @novabbs.com
    The visionary lead developer of rslight.
    Though he sadly cannot see this evolution of his work... RIP!
    We are committed to keeping the rocksolid.* community alive and
    thriving.

    The fresh, modern interface and robust Go-based architecture represent
    our dedication to honoring his contributions while building for the
    future.

    **Efoo Technical Highlights:**
    - Built with modern Go architecture for performance and reliability
    - High-speed parallel article fetching and processing
    - Efficient database design for large-scale article storage
    - Full NNTP protocol compliance

    ** Community Notes:**
    We're in the exciting phase of bringing historical rocksolid.* content
    back online!
    The migration from legacy rslight installations is proceeding smoothly, ensuring no community history is lost.

    ** Mission:**
    To provide a stable, modern, and efficient platform for the rocksolid.* community and beyond!

    Stay tuned for NNTP access announcements and peering updates!

    Testing stability and preparing open source release!

    **The go-pugleaf Development Team**
    *Honoring the past, building the future*

    We are not responsible for this spam in news.admin.peering...
    ---

    RIP Retro Guy
    --
    Retro Guy
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  • From Anton Shepelev@anton.txt@gmail.moc to rocksolid.shared.general on Mon Oct 20 00:57:37 2025
    From Newsgroup: rocksolid.shared.general

    Retro Guy:

    RIP Retro Guy
    --
    cRetro Guy

    I am confused. What happened?
    --
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    /\ www.asciiribbon.org -- against proprietary attachments
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  • From Billy G.@42-contact-42@pugleaf.net to rocksolid.shared.general on Mon Oct 20 01:28:47 2025
    From Newsgroup: rocksolid.shared.general

    On 10/19/25 21:57, Anton Shepelev wrote:
    Retro Guy:

    RIP Retro Guy
    --
    cRetro Guy

    I am confused. What happened?


    In Memory of Retro Guy

    Thomas "Thom" Miller (Retro Guy)
    - Creator and Lead Developer passed away April 26, 2025

    Thom was the visionary behind RockSolid Light,
    transforming NewsPortal into a newsgroup platform.

    This project continues in his honor, maintaining and modernizing his exceptional work for future generations of newsgroup enthusiasts.

    His sites are offline now: | novabbs.com | novabbs.org | novalink.us | i2pn2.org | rocksolidbbs.com

    RIP Retro Guy!
    The internet never forgets, and neither will we!
    --
    .......
    Billy G. (go-while)
    https://pugleaf.net
    @Newsgroup: rocksolid.nodes.help
    irc.pugleaf.net:6697 (SSL) #lounge
    TOR-IRC: ij7fmstcudrwyty5p6iloodeenur4wksovlhbyrfubat7eixplmrxvqd.onion:6667 --- Synchronet 3.21a-Linux NewsLink 1.2
  • From Marco Moock@mm@dorfdsl.de to rocksolid.shared.general on Mon Oct 20 21:10:37 2025
    From Newsgroup: rocksolid.shared.general

    On 20.10.2025 00:57 Uhr Anton Shepelev wrote:

    Retro Guy:

    RIP Retro Guy
    --
    cRetro Guy

    I am confused. What happened?

    Retro Guy - also known as Thom - dies this year, which means
    development of rslight discontinued and i2pn2.org/novabbs went offline.
    --
    kind regards
    Marco

    Send spam to 1760914657muell@stinkedores.dorfdsl.de

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  • From Thomas Hochstein@thh@thh.name to rocksolid.shared.general on Sat Oct 25 18:30:15 2025
    From Newsgroup: rocksolid.shared.general

    Billy G. wrote:

    This project continues in his honor, maintaining and modernizing his exceptional work for future generations of newsgroup enthusiasts.

    And the best way to honor someone is to hack his account and post using
    his name. Makes sense.
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