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 Origin  : 1:396/21@fidonet.org          Moderator: mike perry  
 Internet: mike.perry@f21.n396.z1.fidonet.org                   
 
  
                        
                            
                           
                  

 1.  No information or conversation shall be posted which could be
     construed to imply or involve any illegal activities by
     participants of this conference.
 2.  Minimal censorship is utilitized in this forum; users are
     encouraged to freely express themselves within the boundaries
     of "good taste" and as necessary to prove their point. If you
     have a problem with a user's method of expression, it is
     suggested you politely discuss this with the appropriate
     individual.  If this does not resolve the problem and a
     particular individual's responses are becoming disruptive, net-
     mail the moderator and he will consider the complaint. If all
     else fails, participants can choose to take action via a
     consensus of opinion - if a majority of active users online
     (not all from one system) concurr, then action will be taken by
     the moderator to remove the disruptive influences, otherwise it
     should be assumed that the users online will maintain the
     standards of communication within this forum. The only
     exception to this rule involves the moderator's opinion which
     takes precedence, however this option will be rarely invoked,
     if ever.
 3.  These rules are open for discussion among participants.
     Guidlines may be added or dropped as a result of future
     discussion and moderator approval.
 4.  This forum has no strict topical requirements.  You can discuss
     just about anything which is not illegal.  Personal flaming may
     be tolerated if there is some sort of purpose, however personal
     information posted about an individual who is online without
     his permission will be strictly taboo.
 5.  Aliases are permitted in this forum but it is recommended that
     you use your real name.  Your opinions will have more
     credibility if you don't have to hide behind a pseudonym.
 6.  Being unfairly treated or characterized is not a reason for a
     complaint - it's called 'life.'  Be prepared to defend yourself
     and your platform if you make bold statements.  May <insert
     personal diety here> have mercy on you if you start levelling
     sweeping generalizations; the moderator won't protect you (and
     the moderator isn't immune either).
 7.  No commercial advertisements of any kind are allowed without
     prior approval of the moderator.  If you want to have your feed
     cut real quickly, post an add for a 900-number or MLM gimmick.
 8.  Have FUN!
