Welcome to NIGHTNet (tm)
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	What is NIGHTNet you say? We are a new network on the scene. 
We are here for one reason, to have a network where people from all
over the country can come, meet new people and have fun. So many
people have forgotten what BBS's started as, a place to communicate
with others. We would like to see BBS's get back to a neighborly
meeting place. 

	Joining NIGHTNet is easy, there are no fees (we understand
sysops put enough money into running their boards) just an easy
information form to fill out. There are a few ways to join NIGHTNet,
below is a list of ways to join.

1). Fill out the application form and upload it in a comment to the 
sysop on the host system Night Shift in Cleveland, Ohio (1200-14,400)
(216) 941-9420 or (216) 941-9921.

2). Fill out the application form and upload it in a comment to the 
sysop on the HUB where you are going to do your mail runs through.
The Hub you upload the application to will either transfer the 
application to the host system through the net or request you to 
mail a hard copy to the host system at the address listed below.

3). Mail to application to: Night Shift
                            P.O. Box 35173
                            Cleveland, Ohio 44135


	We don't believe in "rules". We do ask all systems to follow
a few guidelines but these are just a courtesy. Please see the file
"RULES.TXT" for complete information on these. 

	We also believe in QUALITY forums, not QUANTITY. No reason
to carry 200 forums that sit and get no traffic. We have several
forums at this time and are always interested in starting new forums
as suggested by node sysops and the users alike. 

        We have also put together a "goodies" packet to help get 
started with NIGHTNet. In this file you will find some script files
for different communication programs, InterBBS info, and some different
config files for different BBS programs. The name of this file is
"NNETGOOD.ZIP". This file is available on most systems that carry
the net.

        Night Shift (the host system) is also acting as a regional
hub for Sunrise Door's INTERBBS. More info on this can is in the 
"NNETGOOD.ZIP" file.

	I would like to thank you for taking the time to download
this information pack and extend a welcome to you to call the host
system, download a .QWK packet and see for yourself what NIGHTNet is
all about. To do this is easy, call either of the host system numbers
listed below, type "Mainmail" at the main menu prompt and download a
packet. All NIGHTNet forums will automatically be selected for you,
no need to go through the selection process of forums as all NIGHTNet
forums are automatically set up for new callers. 

	If you have any questions or we can be of any help, please
don't hesitate to drop a comment to the sysop while on-line. Or give
us a call voice at the numbers below. We are here to help in any way
we can. 


Tom Swimmer             Michael Starcher              Carol Swimmer
Network Administrator   Asst. Network Administrator   Network Moderator
NIGHTNet                NIGHTNet                      NIGHTNet
(216) 252-1859          


Host System: Night Shift BBS
             Cleveland, Ohio
             (216) 941-9420 (1200 - 14,400)
             (216) 941-9921 (1200 - 14,400)