The main point is that security was not a major issue back then, such as it is now. Telnet is fundamentally insecure as it does not encrypt traffic
Im tired of people saying that while logged into something that can be sniffed out along with the rest of their online activities.

Seems like a cheap shot at promoting software. I can play that game aswell.

"Wow, Look everyone! Poderosa has better SUCKurity! And it even has features that are so cool... you'll never use them."