Subj : Rulz
To   : All
From : Moderator
Date : Thu May 18 2000 11:31 pm

                      The Amateur Radio Packet Echo
                            EchoTag: PACKET
                      Last Elist Rules Update: None
                 This version 1.0.0 edited : May 7, 2000

                          Your Host and Moderator

                 Roy Witt   1:10/22   roywitt@pacbell.net

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                      PACKET Conference Guide Lines
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    1.  The topic.

        Topics should relate to PACKET radio in general, but try to keep
        it as close to Amateur Packet Radio as possible. All other HAM 
        topics should be taken to the HAM echo. Packet radio is on topic
        there as well. CB Packet Radio is on topic in the CB_RADIO echo.

    2.  Decorum.

        NO blatant profanity, flames, insults or slander. Regardless
        of your actual circumstances, please act as a mature,
        responsible adult while participating here.

    3.  Disputes with others.

        Any disputes with other echo users will be conducted in a
        gentlemanly or ladylike manner.

        Please leave the moderating to the moderator.  If you have a
        dispute with the moderator, see section 8. 

   4a.  Edit your Quotes!

        Keep your quoting to the minimum necessary to establish the
        context of your reply.  Certainly, don't quote more than you
        originate.

        Do not include the other persons - hello, goodbye, "In a
        message to" lines, offline mail reader signatures, taglines,
        mail tosser PID lines or origin lines in your quote; UNLESS
        you are specifically replying to them.

   4b.  Misc message do's and don'ts.

        English is the official language of Fidonet.  And it's the 
        official language of this echo. For those whose 'first'
        language is English, make sure you check your spelling and
        correct your grammar.  Let's set an example for those whose
        'first' language isn't English.

        Having to agree with what anyone else says is not a requirement
        for this conference.  Disagree with opinions if you must, but do
        not attack the person.  

        This is not the place to display advertisements for any other
        echo. I advertise this echo in ECHO-ADS and expect you to do
        the same for yours.  

        Any mention of your BBS is appropriate, but I don't wish to 
        see any blatent advertising of it, in your messages.

        Taglines; Do not use any controversial taglines in this
        conference. If you're in doubt about it, don't use it.

    5.  Gating/Conference access.

        Gating or cross-posting of this conference to any other
        conference and/or networks will not be permitted without explicit
        permission from the moderator(s).

    6.  Use your real name.

        All message headers posted in this echo should contain the
        REAL name of the poster.  Alias' may be used, but should
        appear only in the body of the message.

        Messages originating on/from an internet mailing list may
        have the posters email address in the header of the message.
        The message body must begin with the poster's REAL name and
        origin. 

        The mail-list must show the gateway being used to post in this
        echo.

    7.  Commercial Use.

        Commercial advertising in Fidonet is against Fidonet's policy.
               
        Advice, comments, and recommendations about commercial
        products in response to a question are always appropriate.

    8.  Loopholes.

        These rules are a living document and I reserve the right to
        change them as I deem necessary.

        Unless specifically excepted, discussion of the rules of this
        conference is off topic in the echo. I'm open to discussion
        of the rules via netmail or email.  Your input is welcome.

        All disputes with the Moderator(s) WILL be handled in private
        Netmail or Email only. My method of handling those who post a
        dispute with the moderator will be to cut their access to this
        echo and then we'll talk.  Don't make me do it.

        Those conference users who do not have access to Email or
        Netmail, should advise a moderator of their situation in the
        echo. I'll do my best to provide you with a means of communication
        to resolve any question or situation you may have.

        EOF.



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