DVLink...The Delaware Valley Connection What is DVLink? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ DVLink is a *.QWK packet message network. It's primary objective is to link Delaware Valley BBS's and their members. Accomplishing this by way of theme oriented message conferences. Who can participate in DVLink? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Any BBS Sysop can apply for membership for his/her BBS, so long as their system supports a *.QWK packet mail system, and offers a *.QWK packet offline mail reader to their members. However, he/she MUST agree in writing to abide by DVLink operational policies. Are there age limits to participation? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Yes, participation in DVLink conferences is limited to persons at least 18 years of age. It is the individual BBS Sysop's responsibility to insure this requirement is met. How is DVLink distributed? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ DVLink is currently distributed by way of two distribution "HUBS". In Pa. the CARN BREA CASTLE BBS 215-755-4568, and in NJ. LA DOLCE VITA BBS 609-722-0415, are your sources for obtaining feeds for DVLink. Does DVLink cost anything to carry on my BBS? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Aside of whatever phone charges you incurr for your hub. There are no charges for carrying DVLink. How do I establish a feed for DVLink? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Simply fill out and return the DVLREG.TXT file to either CBC BBS or LDV BBS at the addresses shown on the DVLREG file. You will then be contacted and if approved, your feed established. You may also fill out the form and upload it to either CBC BBS or LDV BBS. If you choose this method RENAME the DVLREG.TXT to something unique like your own or BBS initials then .txt eg:(ABC.TXT). remember,make it unique as duplicate files are rejected. What conferences are available on DVLink? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ At present we have four conferences available; DVL CHAT DVL ADULT DVL GAY/BI DVL SYSOP DVL ADMIN. Conference rules and regulations are found in the file DVLCONF.TXT, contained in this archive. Do I have to carry all DVLink conferences? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ No, only DVL ADMIN. is mandatory, plus at least one other conference. How do I contact DVLink? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ You can contact DVLink Administration by calling; In PA.; Carn Brea Castle BBS (215)755-4568, Leave message for JOHN CLIFTON. In NJ.; La Dolce Vita BBS (609)722-0499 (V.42 1200-0600) (609)722-0415 (USR DS 16.8 HST/V.32b) 1:266/40 @orgfidonet Leave message for Mike LaGamba ________________________________________________________________ END OF FILE