Thank you for expressing interest in the AMVETSNET(tm). AMVETSNET(tm) is a network specializing in VETERAN type conversation. As well as having the standard type conferences available. The Network was created to bring together all BBS's that provide service and or information for VETERANS across the U.S.A. We hope to connect them all together via this network. Thus being able to draw on each others' resources. Most sysops can't afford to have evrything on their systems. So those that have a certain service, can share it with the rest of the network. This way we all can benefit from each other! Proposed/Potential conference additions: Open for suggestions. VENDOR CONFERENCES ANY vendor may have a conference. He becomes the de facto host. He keeps the conference as long as it remains an active forum. The net will make available certain #'s as vendor support conferences. Network Operations: The network's primary hub will be The C.I.A. and AMVETSNET(tm) BBS located in Glen Burnie, Maryland near Baltimore. (410)768-2082,,22 - Hayes VSM - C.I.A. BBS running Virtual BBS software. (410)761-3406 - V32bis - AMVETSNET BBS running PCBoard 14.5a /E10 Becoming a member BBS: All boards are welcome to become members of this network. This is without an approval process or any voting and multiple boards in the same calling area are able to carry the conferences. Becoming a member HUB: Any node willing to provide access to their regional compatriots is welcome to begin operating as a HUB. They may not charge for the echo but may charge for basic access. Any node not interested in such a program is welcome to call another HUB and the primary NETHUB will always grant free mail access. Conference Hosts: Each conference area will decide on a conference host. This is by open ballot within the conference. Any host may also be removed based on similar voting--the majority of those voting to rule. Network Rules: The network will run without imposing any major restrictions. The following rules will apply and all attempts will be made to avoid adding more: 1. Limit Quoting Overquoting causes unnecessary expense to the sysop--who's typically absorbing the cost of frequent LD calls to provide the messages to the participants. Please always keep that in mind when quoting along with the axiom LESS IS MORE> 2. Personal Attacks are unacceptable. If a participant develops a reputation for such acts, his local system will be asked to remove him from the echo for a period of time as a cooling off period. If after such a period such attacks are resumed the system will be required by the network to remove his access to the QB-NET. 3. No ANSI graphics Cross-network echoing: Any other network is welcome to echo any or all of the conferences. Their only requirement is that they assure that their member boards will support the limited rules and not impose additional rules on the participating boards concerning these conferences. All Gating MUST have approval from the NA. BBS requirements/request: Upon becoming a member the member bbs is asked to: Make available the network packet for users as a free download and request its downloading by all those who they are provide with access to these conference. Set up the bulletin group for the associated conferences. These bulletins are standard information for the conference participants and maintain by the conference host via the main hubs. If your bbs software does not permit conference bulletins, they may be carried as part of the network packet or as a separate archive. Two types of board will be supported. Partial participants--those boards who carry only part of the conferences being made available. FULL participating boards will setup a block of conference and include all active and inactive conferences as a block. This allows for quick setup of new or temporary conferences AMVETSNET BBS Barry Davis, Sr. Glen Burnie, MD 410-761-3406 TWINCOMM 32bis AMVETSNET BBS is a VETERAN support and Recovery bbs serving Vets all over. We have a 486DX-33 as our main server. Both Barry Sr. & Jr. are programmers of BBS doors and other Software via AMVETSNET Software. C.I.A. BBS Barry Davis Jr. Glen Burnie, MD 410-768-2082,,22 HAYES VSM v42 C.I.A. used to be the 2nd largest Commodore bbs in the nation until 1984 when it was taken out of service to create AMVETSNET BBS (IBM). Now it is back running under Virtual BBS Software using a 386SX. C.I.A. is acting as our link for those using VNet. Files that will be available for download distribution from AMVETSNET(tm). AMVETNET.ZIP -- Network infor package. CONFLST.ZIP -- AMVETSNET(tm) Conference listing with details. BWAxxxx.ZIP -- National BBS listing including those in AMVETSNET(tm) IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, AMVETSNET(tm) BBS is at 410-761-3406. The board is a call-back system. If you are interested but it's a one-shot call, you can quickly get on the board's mini area using AMVETSNET SOFTWARE as the name and SHARWARE as the password. This will allow you to leave a message to the sysop--be sure to sign it with your real name as the message source is always shown with the same name you're loggin on under. I may also set up a special network area and if that's done you'll see info about it at the time of logon. Once on the bbs and at the MAIN COMMAND prompt, you should enter C to leave comments for the sysop. All files concerning AMVETSNET(tm) are available for download for the one-shot deal or new user access levels. Mailing Address: Barry Davis, Sr. c/o AMVETSNET BBS P. O. Box 1651 Glen Burnie, MD 21060-1651 Make all checks payable ONLY to -->> B.G. Davis, Sr.