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     ChristNet Operating Guidelines           Updated: Sep 12, 1994
 
          Ministry Outreach of TBB Computer Ministries, Inc.
                A California Non-Profit Corporation
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     "ChristNet Christian Fellowship Network" (sm) (hereafter referred
to   as ChristNet,  CCFN multi-tier computer/telephone  communications 
Network comprised of one Network HUB Bulletin Board System and several 
participating  Regional  Hubs, Hubs and Nodes.  CCFN is  operated  and 
owned  by  "TBB Computer Ministries, Inc." - a  California  Non-Profit 
Corporation, as serves as a Ministry Outreach of The Believer's Board.

     The  Network  is operated by the President/Chairman/CEO  of  TBB, 
Randy Tincher, who serves as the NetHub Host, acknowledging that Jesus 
Christ is the NetHub SysOp.
 
     The NetHub Host reserves the right to admit or refuse  any BBS or 
SYSOP  as a member of the Network. The NetHub Host   further  reserves 
the right to remove or suspend "Network Access" of any individual node 
for any action considered detrimental to the goals, spirit or  quality 
of "TBB Computer Ministries, Inc.".

Net Host BBS  Operations

     The   NetHub BBS equipment is NOT the property  of   any   system 
relaying  "ChristNet Christian Fellowship Network".  No claims may  be 
made against the software and/or hardware that "comprises" the  NetHub 
BBS.   All  software and hardware required to run the  NetHub  BBS  is 
either officially registered or privately owned and used with  permis-
sion by "TBB Computer Ministries, Inc.".  The CCFN is not owned by the 
nodes, but rather "TBB Computer Ministries, Inc.".

     Acceptance is made by the NetHub Host, or any of it's  recognized 
Regional Hubs or Hubs.  Applications are to be uploaded to the HUB you 
will relay thru.

    Approved ChristNet HUBS may bring on Nodes which they approve with
out an approval process from the NetHost SysOp; an application sent to
Randy  Tincher is still required by the HUB you relay thru and  it  is 
their responsibility to forward the application.  The sponsoring  HUBS 
will be held accountable for the Nodes they bring online.

     CCFN  is  a "No Fee" Network.  The expenses of  the  Network  are 
offset  by "grace giving" from any of the Hubs, Nodes, or  callers  of 
the network.  No Node may charge it's callers for access to the CCFN.

BBS/Network Software

     Network members must use lawfully registered software as  defined
by  the  respective software author's documentation  such  as  K-Mail, 
Rnet, Qnet, RoseMail, Tnet, QWiKerNet, MkNet and TriNet, etc for their 
echo transfers.
 
     Network members must use lawfully registered software as  defined 
by  the  respective software author's documentation such  as  PCBoard, 
GAP,  Wildcat!, Spitfire, Searchlight, TriTel, RBBS, UltraBBS,  Remote 
Access and QBBS, etc for their Node operation.

     The   NetHub Host reserves the right  to  decline  and/or  termi-
nate   access   to  the Network to  those   individuals   failing   to 
operate  with the properly registered or purchased software  used  for 
netmail operations.

     Pursuant  to the  Electronic Communications Privacy Act of  1986, 
18  USC 2510 et. seq., all BBS SYSOPs and users  participating  within 
CCFN,  must  be aware that there are no facilities  provided  by  the
Network  for sending or receiving confidential  electronic  communica-
tions.   Although CCFN maintains the capability and capacity to  send
and receive mail that is flagged as "Receiver-Only" or "Routed Mail.",  
mail  so  flagged  is  not to be considered  by  any  user  as  actual 
"private"  messages.   The  purpose of the  "R/O",  "Routed  Mail"  or 
"Point-to-Point"  flags  are in-tended solely to provide  a  means  to 
limit the possible number of nodes and/or users  that may have  access  
to the mail  for display purposes.

     All  participating Network SysOps must agree, as a  condition  of 
network  membership and participation,  that they will  notify  anyone 
reading  or exchanging messages within all CCFN conferences on  their
BBS of all network guidelines  and that ChristNet -  has no facilities  
for   exchanging  confidential  electronic  communications.   Suitable 
bulletins  and/or news displays should be placed in a prominent  place 
within  the users' viewing capabilities, indicating that no  confiden-
tial communications capabilities are available within the ChristNet -  
Network.  All messages posted in relayed conferences are deemed to  be 
public. Access policies to the private conferences must be  maintained  
to  restrict  access to only the private conference  members   as  de-
scribed  in these guidelines.  The ChristNet -   Christian  Fellowship 
Network,  nor  The Believer's Board and all member SysOps   assume  no 
accountability  or liability  whatsoever  for any violations  of  this 
policy by any and all users of the ChristNet -  Network.


Network Hub SysOps

     The  Conferance  Co-ordinator  is  responsible  for   "enforcing" 
any/all   guidelines  which pertain to CCFN.  Regional Hubs  and  Hubs 
must relay at least once a day to maintain service to their downstream 
Nodes.  No Regional Hub or Hub should intentionally shut down for over 
(24)  consecutive  hours  without  first  making  provisions  for  the 
continued relaying of it nodes.

     Regional Hubs & Hubs MUST carry ALL ChristNet Forums.

     When  any  Hub SysOp has been "notified" by  the  Conference  Co-
ordinator  to remove the "Net Access" of a Node, the Hub SysOp  should    
remove   the node's access imediatly. In the event that the Hub  SysOp 
"does  not"  comply with a "node-access-removal" request,  the  NetHub 
Host may remove the Regional Hub, or Hubs access to TBB.

Conference Host(ess)

     Network members must use lawfully registered software as  defined

    Conference Host(ess) are appointed by the Network's Conference Co-
ordinator.  If you are  interested in  Hosting a Forum, please post to
Randy Tincher in the Open Forum.

    The duties of the CH are described below:

     1)  Ensure  that message traffic is kept on topic   and  politely 
redirect off topic users to the "appropriate" conference. 

     2)  Notify  the CC of problems  regarding  config errors  such as
Duplicate Mail and Cross-Echoes.

     3) Notify the CC of a user who violates any and/or all conference
rules.

     4)  Do not flame or help fan the flames of a user who is "out  of 
line".  Report  the situation to his or her SysOp first.   If  actions 
continue, the CH may recommend the removal of the caller by posting to 
the Network CC.

     5)  Maintain  the friendly atmosphere within the  Conference  and 
make  the  new callers feel welcome.  Where  appropriate,  you  should 
assist  in  answering questions which relate to the  subject  of  your 
conference.

     6)  Post the Conference Rules at least once a month.

     7)  Always direct and maintain Conference communication in such a 
manner that glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ.


Network Guidelines

     While  it  is not  the intent of  CCFN or the NetHub Host not  to  
interfere   with  any SysOps authority on his or her  own   BBS,   all 
relayed  conferences are subject to the jurisdiction of  these  guide-
lines.  These Network guidelines  are explained in detail  below   and 
ChristNet  SysOps  are responsible for the enforcement  these  Network 
guidelines.

     1.  No Illegal Activities: Any illegal activities, including  but 
not  limited  to   the  promotion of illegal  acts  and  promotion  of 
software  copyright  infringement  will  not  be  allowed  within  the 
ChristNet  Network.  Any such activities constitute a grievous  reason 
for  the removal of the node or hub from the Net, and may  necessitate 
compensatory action against the violator for any legal liabilities.

     2.  No Aliases/Handles: "Aliases"  must not  be used  anywhere in
CCFN  conferences, except the Women's and Men's Victims of Abuse con-
ferences.  We  are not telling you that you can not have aliased users
but if you do they must NOT be able to access or  enter messages  into
ANY of ChristNet's conferences, except the Women's and Men's - Victims
of Abuse conferences.  An  alias is defined as a name used by a caller
whose intent is to prevent identification  of the caller by the SysOps
and any other ChristNet Network  member.  SysOps of each participating
BBS are responsible for ensuring that only validated users are allowed
to exchange messages within conferences that are relayed by ChristNet.
Handles  are considered the  same as aliases.  People using Aliases in
the Victim's Forums must be known by  their actual  name  to the local
SysOp.

     3.  No Flames or Personal Attacks: Anyone found to be abusive  in 
nature, such as but not limited to, name calling, insults,  slanderous 
statements, arrogant or instigative posts or any other rude, lewd   or 
otherwise  obnoxious  behavior or comments, is to be removed from  the
conference.  Further  occurrences  of this abuse will  result  in  the 
user(s)   being removed from the Network completely. The ChristNet -  
Christian  Fellowship  Network, The Believer's Board and   all  member 
SysOps   assume  no accountability or liability  whatsoever   for  any 
violations  of  this  policy by any and all  users  of  the  ChristNet 
Network. Network SysOps can and will be  held accountable  for failure 
to  remove  any user or users who make statements that  are   abusive, 
slanderous  or  demeaning   to any  individual,  group,   organization 
either social, political, theological or racial.

     4. Message Posting / Quoting:  All messages posted in the  echoed 
conferences   are  considered  public and readable  by  all  callers.  
Until   that  time, there is no method of sending  or  routing  mail.   
All  messages  remain the property of CCFN and as such shall  not  be  
copied onto  other message bases, or echoed on other networks.  Quot-
ing  must be  held  to an absolute minimum.  For all Conferences,   a  
five   line maximum must be adhered to.  As callers post in any  Con-
ference,  their agreement of this policy is acknowledged.

     5.  Configuration Errors: Network member SysOps MUST monitor  the 
CN-Admin  conference  on a timely basis to be aware  of  announcements
(conference  additions or deletions) or mail  regarding  configuration 
errors   (duplicates  and  cross-echoes). SysOps  must  "correct"  any 
detrimental  activity  coming  into the CCFN via their  board,  on  a
timely basis, including  but not limited to  duplicates, cross-echoes,  
abusive users and improper or excessive taglines.

     6. Forum  Requirements: ChristNet -  requires each  participating 
Node   carry three "mandatory" conferences. They are  CN-AdMin  (SysOp
and Conference Host communication with restricted access),  Open Forum
(our  conference  in common for all callers)  and  Prayer/Praise Forum 
-  (the heart of a Christian's life).  The balance of the  Conferences 
are not mandatory however highly encouraged to be echoed.

     7.   Network  Taglines:  All posts are restricted  to  no   more  
than three (2) taglines.  Typically, one will be the callers  offline 
reader  and the second will be the mail door which processed the  QWK 
file.  The QWK relays tagline will look like the below and MUST  con-
tain the word "ChristNet" in the second position, following your Mail 
Tosser ID:

 ' KMail 3.01  ' ChristNet ' Lake Forest, CA ' 714 457-1019/1020/1021
   ^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
   |          |  |        |  |                                      |
   Your SoftID   NetWork ID  Free space for your system's ID, or.....

     8. Network Related Discussions or Debates:  Network business will
be discussed in the ChristNet  Admin conference only. If a thread does 
develop elsewhere, move it into the CN-Admin conference.

     9.  Abusive Users or SysOps:  No offensive or  abusive  language. 
The use of any word, group of words, expression, comment,  suggestion, 
or  proposal  which  is profane, filthy,  lewd,  lascivious,  obscene, 
indecent,  or  that is demeaning ethnically or  racially  is  strictly 
prohibited  within the ChristNet Network.  Network member SysOps  must 
remove  any  users  from the echoes for flaming  and/or  fighting.  We 
cannot ask that users be removed as "users of your board" but if  they 
are a problem to ChristNet Network they must not have access to it.

    10.  This Network does not exist for  the benefit of, nor  will it
allow the promotions, or proselytizing of views, opinions, or  organi-
zations that  promote  anything contrary to the exaltation of the Lord
Jesus Christ, as described in our statement of faith.

     11. Resolution of disputes follow a chain of command.  A CH would
take matters to  the CC and  then if no resolution is reached, the Net 
Hub  Host will make a final determination.  A caller would first  post 
their concern(s) to  the CH, if no resolution  is reached, the caller,
at their option, ask the  CC to review  the matter.  Finally, if there
is still no resolution, the caller may  ask the NetHub Host to make  a 
final  determination.  Callers are encouraged to first ask the  advise 
of their Home Node SysOp when unsure of guidelines or procedures.

     12. PCBoard or similar BBS-Software-specific Macros:  PCBoard  or
similar  macros  are not to be used anywhere in the Network.  Although 
PCBoard  BBSs  will probably make up a majority of the  network,   the 
macros  it  supports  are NOT supported by   the  other  BBS  software 
packages.

     13.  ANSI and RIP In Messages: ANSI and RIP are permitted ONLY in
the ChristNet ANSI&RIP Forum, BBS Ads Forum and "Teens-Only" Forum.

     14. The Management Team of ChristNet Christian Fellowship Network 
reserves all rights to terminate ANY and/or ALL discussions, or posts, 
or threads which  have become  hostile, posted off-forum-topic, or for 
any other  reason deemed necessary to maintain a "Christ-Like"   Forum 
environment. ChristNet Management Team reserves these "rights"  regard 
-less of individual forum guidelines.

Making Amendments To These Network Guidelines
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     Although  the  NetHub Host is responsible  for  implementing  any 
changes  to these guidelines, any ChristNet Hub, Node, or  Forum  Host 
may  request amendments to these  guidelines  from  the  NetHub  Host.  
Such  requests  or petitions or any and all discussions  thereof  MUST 
take place in the CN-AdMin conference of the ChristNet Network and  no 
place else.

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