               ChristNet - Christian Fellowship Network
                        Operational Guidelines
                           As of May 8, 1993

     The ChristNet -  Christian Fellowship Network (hereafter referred 
to   as   ChristNet,  CNCFN  or  "the  Network")   is   a   multi-tier 
computer/telephone  communications  network comprised of  one  Network 
Host Bulletin Board System and several participating Nodes.  As growth 
dictates, Regional Hubs will be added.

     CNCFN  is operated as a "public service".  The  Believer's  Board 
Computer Ministry serves as the Network Host.  The Network is operated 
by  the Network Host SysOp, Randy Tincher, who is the SysOp and  Owner 
of  The  Believer's Board Computer Ministry.  The Network  Host  SysOp 
reserves the right  to admit or refuse any BBS or SYSOP as a  partici-
pating member of the Network. The Network Host SysOp 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  the ChristNet -  Christian Fellowship Network  as well as  failure 
to abide by the guidelines.


Net Host BBS  Operations

     The Network Host BBS equipment is NOT the property  of any system 
relaying  the ChristNet -  Christian Fellowship Network Echo Mail.  No 
claims  may  be made against the software and/or hardware  that  "com-
prises"  the Network Host BBS.  All software and hardware required  to 
run  the Net Host BBS is either officially registered to or  privately 
owned  and  used  with permission by  The  Believer's  Board  Computer 
Ministry.  The CNCFN is not owned by the nodes, but rather by the  Net 
Host System.

     The  Network  Host Sysop  coordinates the primary  mail  exchange 
time  for  each Node connected to the Net Host BBS.  Each Node  has  a 
"time slot" ensuring that all routine mail exchanges are  accomplished 
in a timely manner.  The Network Host Sysop publishes the primary mail 
exchange  times to ensure that no Node deliberately  intrudes   during 
another Node's primary mail exchange time slot.

     Acceptance to the Network is determined by the Network Host SysOp 
and  is  only  processed  upon receipt of  the  completed  and  signed 
application form. Incomplete application forms will not be  processed. 
Applications must be signed and mailed to the address contained in the 
application.

     ChristNet  is  a "no fee" network.  The expenses of  the  network 
operation  may  be offset by "grace giving" from any of the  Nodes  or 
callers of the network.  No Node may charge it's callers  specifically 
for access to the CNCFN.

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  Network  Host  SysOp reserves the right  to  decline  and/or 
terminate  access  to  the Network to  those  individuals  failing  to 
operate  with the properly registered or purchased software  used  for 
netmail operations.


Receiver Only Messages

     Pursuant  to the  Electronic Communications Privacy Act of  1986, 
18  USC 2510 et. seq., all BBS SYSOPs and users  participating  within 
CNCFN,  must  be aware that there are no facilities  provided  by  the 
Network  for sending or receiving confidential  electronic  communica-
tions.   Although CNCFN 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 CNCFN 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 (For Future Reference)
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     The  HUB SysOp is responsible for "enforcing" any/all  guidelines 
within  their  region.  The Hub SysOp must relay mail a  "minimum"  of 
once  daily unless it is  "technically impossible"  to do so.  No  Hub 
SysOp  should intentionally shut down for over (24) consecutive  hours  
without  first  making  provisions for the continued  relaying  of  it 
nodes.

     Hub  SysOps  should make "every possible effort"  to  accommodate 
any/all conference requests for their nodes as equipment/configuration 
allows.

     When any Hub SysOp has been "notified"  by the Network Host SysOp  
to  remove  the net access of a node the Hub SysOp should  remove  the 
node's  access  as soon as possible. In the event that the  Hub  SysOp 
"does  not"  comply with a  "node-access-removal"  request,   the  Hub 
SysOp's  access  may  be removed and the Region  "assignment"  may  be 
passed to another.

     The Hub SysOp  has the "authority" to remove the access of one or 
more  of its nodes for one (1) day if the situation warrants  such  an 
action.  Immediately  following any node's "access removal",  the  Hub 
SysOp  needs to notify the removed node by voice and the Network  Host 
SysOp by via voice or message in CN-Admin explaining the situation  in
full.

Conference Host(ess)

     Conference Host(ess) are appointed by  the Network Host SysOp and 
may  be removed or replaced  should a "CH" fail to fill the duties  of 
said position.  CH responsibilities 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 Network Host SysOp of problems  regarding  config 
errors such as Duplicate Mail and Cross-Echoes.  

     3) Notify the Network Host SysOp of any user who violates any  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 Host SysOp.

     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  CNCFN or the Network Host  SysOp 
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 -   Network  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 
CNCFN  conferences.  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 CNCFN Network's  conferences.   An  alias  is 
defined as a name used by a caller whose intent is to prevent  identi-
fication  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.

     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.   When 
the  PCRelay  software  is installed, a separate  conference  will  be 
established  for  the purpose of  sending  "routed/private"  messages.  
Until  that time, there is no method of sending or routing mail.   All 
messages remain the property of CNCFN and as such shall not be  copied 
onto  other message bases, or echoed on other networks.  Quoting  must 
be  held  to an absolute minimum.  For all Conferences,  a  five  line 
maximum must be adhered to.  As callers post in any Conference,  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 CNCFN 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),  FELLOWSHIP 
(our  conference  in common for all callers)  and  PRAYER/PRAISE  (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 (3) taglines.  Typically, one will be the callers offline reader 
and the second will be the mail door which processed the QWK file.  If 
PCRelay is used, then the third is added.  For QWK relays, the tagline
will look like the below and MUST contain the word "ChristNet" in the
second position, following your Mail Tosser ID:

 SLMR 2.1a #1998  TBB - The Computer Outreach Ministry of SVCC
 KMail 2.95   ChristNet NetHUB  Lake Forest, CA  714 457-1019

     For PCR transfer, using NET.ID will produce the proper PCRelay ID
and will generate a tagline that looks something like this:

PCRelay:BELIEVER -> #1353 ChristNet - Christian Fellowship Network
4.11                The Believer's Board (714) 457-1019/1020/1021


     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.

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

     10.  Forums Not Carried:  SysOps will make their users  aware  of 
ChristNet conferences not carried. This must be done  by means of news 
screens  and/or  bulletins.  Also, if you are carrying  multiple  net-
works,  have  your conference menu display some type of  coding   that 
differentiates our conferences from other network conferences that you 
might also have available.

     11. 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.

     12.  ANSI  In Messages: ANSI is permitted ONLY in  the  ChristNet 
ANSI&ADS conference, no where else.

Making Amendments To These Network Guidelines
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     Although the Network Host SysOp  is responsible  for implementing 
any  changes  to these guidelines, any ChristNet Node  or  Hub  Sysop, 
Forum  Host  or may request amendments to these  guidelines  from  the 
Network  Host  SysOp.   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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