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SweepNet is looking for RCs, hubs, and nodes everywhere.


What is SweepNet?
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SweepNet is a network comprised of echo conferences specific to the hobby
of Sweepstaking and Contesting - WINNING PRIZES!  More specifically, this 
network is for anyone who already is in the hobby, or is interested in 
becoming a sweepstakes enthusiast.  Everyone is welcome!

SweepNet is just beginning, so we are looking for hubs and nodes anywhere
in the U.S. and international.  Currently, there are six conferences
pertaining to this hobby.   This network contains very friendly folks!

SweepNet was started in order to provide sweepers(sweepstakes hobbyists) 
an alternative mechanism to exchange sweepstakes information, interests 
and discussion.  In addition, it is planned and anticipated that
this will be a relatively inexpensive, even not expensive, means of
sharing information.  There are approximately over 500,000 people
who enjoy this hobby today.

All of the following conferences are required for hubs and the minimal
required for nodes are stated as well:

(minimal required for nodes)
1. SWEEP_TALK           General discussion of Sweepstakes & Contests               

Discuss your prizes and wins!  Talk about newsletters, the sweeps and
contests themselves and anything under the sweeping sun.

2. SWEEP_TIPS           Sweepstakes Tips and Tricks                        

Discuss tips and winning strategies.  How often and how many entries
do you send in and when?  Share your winning ways! 

3. SWEEP_SUBMIT         Sweepstakes and contest submission conference

Submit sweepstakes and contest in this conference with the minimal
requirement of Sweepstakes name, entry address, deadline date, prizes
and restrictions.

4. SWEEP_SYSOP          For SweepNet sysops only

Discussion for sysops of SweepNet.

(optional)

5. SWEEP_SWON           Sweepstakes Online discussion

General discussion about Sweepstakes Online - the hows and features of
the service.

6. SWEEP_SWONSOFT       Sweepstakes Online software support

Support conference for the free Sweepstakes Online software.

Messages in these conferences are passed back an forth between
hubs.  Traffic is not yet high so polling is not required on
a daily basis so this should be fairly inexpensive to get started
in.

File echos are in the works.

Rules:
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Right now they are very simple:  Be nice.  There's no discrimination
of any form and no harassing of any form allowed.  The SweepNet board
oversees these simple rules.

Support:
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Support nodes are limited currently so we encourage you
to participate.  If interested in being a support site
for certain software, please state this in the application.
     
We Want You!
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We are looking for very friendly folks who would like to attract
the same kinds of people to their BBS.

We currently have RCs, hubs slots available for those willing to make the
long distance calls to get mail.  Once you become a node, we'll
let the hobbyists in your area know you're part of SweepNet.

Whether you are an expert or novice just beginning in the BBS world, 
help us build this great network today!!

Freq or download this message, current nodelist and SweepNet
application form with magic filename "SWPINFO".  For nodelist only,
Freq SWEEPNET.  Contact the following nodes to Freq:

Sweepstakes Online
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SysOp - Mike Reilly
Location - Redmond, WA
Data Line - (206) 885-2687
FidoNet - (1:343/239)
SweepNet - (777:777/0)
Internet - sysop@swon.ces.wa.com


Pipeline BBS
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SysOp - Larry Antram
Location - Bellevue, WA
Data Line - (206) 641-7756
FidoNet - (1:343/234)
SweepNet - (777:100/100)
Internet - larry.antram@pipeline.ces.wa.com