20 something here (near 30s now)... and I am not using telnet since looooong time. What is more, the last time I connected to a local BBS I was using a sharp Zaurus 5800 (the non linux version - the oldest model) and a VT100 connection... Nice recollections...!

Now, like Lorelei, I only use it to check if the port is open on a host...

Cheers...