Popular terminal programs include Procomm Plus, Smartcom, Crosstalk, Microphone, and WinComm. Within the communications program, add the phone numbers of the BBS's you plan to call. Many secular BBS numbers are listed in the newsstand magazines Computer Shopper and Boardwatch Magazine . However, please exercise caution here. The first time I called a BBS I was petrified, certain I would do something wrong.
Most new callers feel the same way.
Though some people prefer this anonymity, the majority of Christian BBS's nonetheless ask callers to use their real names. This policy tends to create a more open atmosphere of honesty among the users. A message you post in Chicago may be echoed to thousands of BBS's across the world in less than 48 hours. Basic Witnessing Tips . Here are four tips to keep in mind when witnessing on BBS's.