Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Christian Network. Where Christians gather to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ. ΙΝ» ΙΝΌ ΘΝ» ΘΝ» ΙΝΌ Ί Ί (Network Rules and Guidelines) Updated: 06/01/95 ΝΝΝΌ ΘΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝΝ Every network has to have a general set of rules and guidelines, and the Pacific Northwest Christian Network (PNWC-NET) is no different. PNWC-NET is a computer driven network that utilizes telephone lines and privately owned software/hardware of various Regional Hubs, Hubs, and nodes to facilitate a multi-tier communications service. Management of the Network: -------------------------- Overseer of PNWC-Net: Jesus Christ Network Administration: Ted LaPoint (Kingdom Come! BBS) Jim Rooney (The Neighborhood BBS) Network Operations: ------------------ Acceptance to the net is made by the network administrators. Applications are to be mailed (via conventional mail service, or E-Mail) to the Hub that you will be echoing mail from. The Hub that has accepted your application will then forward it to either one of the network Administrators. The Administrators reserve the right to accept or decline the application of any Hub or Node into the network. It is the responsibility of the sponsoring Hubs to be accountable for the Nodes/Hubs which they bring into the networks. We are all accountable to our Heavenly Father for the operations of this network. There is no costs or fees for participation in the PNWC-NET. We believe that where the Lord leads, He provides. There is to be no charge of any fee for a user to access PNWC-NET by any Hub or Node. Registered Software: -------------------- All members of the network must use registered software on their systems. The rules and regulations of registering that software must comply with the respective author's documentation and local, federal laws. The Administrators of the network reserve the right to decline or terminate the access of any Hub or node that does not meet with these guidelines. Private Messages: ---------------- PNWC-NET has the capability to send and receive mail that has been flagged as "private", "receiver only", or "routed mail". Such mail is NOT to be considered by any user as actual private messages. There are no provisions on this network for the sending and receiving of confidential mail, as pursuant to the Electronic Communications Act of 1986, 18 USC 2510 et. seq. All network system operators must agree that they will inform the users of all PNWC-NET's guidelines and rules, and that this network does not support the sending or receiving of confidential messages or files. Appropriate bulletins should be prominently displayed for user/network guidelines so that everyone may be informed. PNWC-NET, the administrators, RHubs, Hubs, and Nodes assume no accountability or liability whatsoever for any violations of this policy by any or all of the users in this network. The Network Hubs: ---------------- 1) Regional Hubs and Hubs MUST carry all PNWC-NET Conferences. 2) Regional Hubs and Hubs MUST relay messages at least once a day. 3) Regional Hubs and Hubs MUST be a 24 hour BBS. 4) Regional Hubs and Hubs MUST NOT allow aliases to access the network. 5) Regional Hubs MUST provide a clear and distinct way for new users to know and get the PNWCNet Rules and Guidelines. The respective sysop is responsible for ensuring (by whatever reasonable method) that the users are informed of network rules and guidelines prior to participation in the PNWCNet conferences. The posted rules and guidelines must conform to the following: Be made readily available for viewing and/or downloading, have high visibility so that it will be seen and recognized for what it is, easy access, and cannot be avoided. Hey, its simple - we want to save everyone the embarrasement of any misunderstandings in the network from the excuse of "not knowing" the rules. When any RHub or Hub has been informed to remove the net access of a Node, the Hub sysop should immediately comply with the request. In the event that the Hub does not comply with the request, the Administrators may remove the RHub or Hub from the PNWC-NET network. The Network Nodes: ----------------- 1) Nodes MUST carry the following (at a minimum): a. PNWC-Administration Conference b. Open Forum Conference c. Praise/Prayer Conference 2) Nodes MUST pass mail 3 times a week. 3) Nodes MUST NOT allow aliases to access the network. 4) Regional Hubs MUST provide a clear and distinct way for new users to know and get the PNWCNet Rules and Guidelines. The respective sysop is responsible for ensuring (by whatever reasonable method) that the users are informed of network rules and guidelines prior to participation in the PNWCNet conferences. The posted rules and guidelines must conform to the following: Be made readily available for viewing and/or downloading, have high visibility so that it will be seen and recognized for what it is, easy access, and cannot be avoided. Hey, its simple - we want to save everyone the embarrasement of any misunderstandings in the network from the excuse of "not knowing" the rules. Conference Hosts/Hostesses: --------------------------- Conference Hosts/Hostesses are appointed by the network administrators. If you desire to host a specific conference or forum, please inform the administrators of your desire and of which conference you wish to host. Rules for Hosts/Hostesses: 1) All communication in the conference should be conducted in a fashion that glorifies the Lord. 2) Greet new callers and make them feel welcome. As a Host/Hostess, you should practice the gift of hospitality. 3) Post conference rules regularly (preferably once a month). 4) Keep the messages in the conference on topic. Politely redirect the users to the appropriate conference if the subject matter warrants it. 5) Do not "flame" or assist in "flaming" a user who it out of line. Report the situation to the sysop in charge of that BBS first. Let them handle the user on their system. If it continues, the CH may recommend the removal of the caller by posting to the Administrators AND the host sysop of the users "home" BBS. 6) Notify the Administrators of a user that violates any conference or network rules/guidelines. 7) Inform the network administrators of any problems perceived on the net that effects the proper functioning and/or purpose of the network. NETWORK GUIDELINES: ------------------- The following guidelines are not meant to "tie-the-hands" of sysops and their respective boards. All network participants have authority over their own board and its operations. All PNWC-NET conferences fall under the jurisdiction of the PNWC-NET and it's administrators. All participating system operators are responsible for the observation and enforcement of these guidelines. 1) NO ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES!!! You know what this means. If you are not sure if it is legal or illegal... DON'T DO IT OR USE IT! 2) NO ALIASES! An alias is defined as a name that the caller is using that prevents true identification. The reasons for this are simple. This reduces "flame-mail", and keeps the integrity of the network. When you have to put your name on something, you are more accountable for your actions. All participating sysops are responsible for ensuring that only validated users have access to the PNWC-NET conference areas. 3) NO ABUSIVE NET USERS! No offensive or abusive language is permitted in the network. The usage of any word, group of words, expression, suggestion, comment, that is obscene, indecent, profane, filthy, led, or that is ethnically or racially demeaning is absolutely prohibited. The local sysop is required to remove any user from any PNWC-NET conferences that this is occurring in. 4) NO FLAME MAIL OR PERSONAL ATTACKS! This should be simple enough. No name calling, insults, slanderous statements or comments, arrogant, or posts designed to enrage, or any other obnoxious behavior or comments are allowed. This is an absolute must. It breaks down the integrity of the system and is harmful, not edifying. The PNWC-NET and its administrators assume no accountability or liability whatsoever for any violations of this policy by any and all users of this network. Network sysops can and will be held accountable for failure to remove access of any offending party to the network conferences that demonstrate a lack of compliance to any of the above. 5) Message Conferences: All messages posted in the PNWC-NET conferences are considered PUBLIC and READABLE by ALL CALLERS. All messages are the property of PNWC-NET and are not to be copied onto other message bases or to be echoed on other networks. Quote at an absolute minimum. 6) System Problems: All participating sysops MUST monitor the administration conference on a regular and frequent basis to be made aware of any configuration changes, net-status reports, new conferences, etc. All system operators must correct any problems of cross-echoes, duplicates, etc that effect the operation and performance of the network. 7) Network Tag-Lines: All mail from a board must have it's own unique tagline that identifies where the message originated from. wcECHO 4.0  PNWC-NET  Kingdom Come! BBS  Kirkland Wa (206)823-1267 ^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Software ID Net ID System ID, Internet address, etc. 8) NOT ALLOWED! This net is for the glorification and exhaultation of Jesus Christ. This network will not allow the promotions or proselytizing of views, opinions, or any organizations that are contrary to the purpose of this net. If there is any question to what that may be, consult the PNWCSOF.TXT for this networks statement of faith. 9) TELEPHONE NUMBERS or PRIVATE INFORMATION!!! No sysop is to give out any telephone numbers or private information about anyone in the network to anyone else without getting permission from who that information belongs to first - this includes Hubs, Nodes, users, etc. Hey, if someone askes... get permission first from the person whom that information belongs. This will prevent any misunderstandings and keep the high integrity that we strive for. 10) RESERVED RIGHTS! The system administrators reserve all rights to terminate ANY posts, discussions, or threads which are deemed contradictory to the well-being of the network and it's users. 11) CHANGES TO NETWORK RULES AND GUIDELINES: The administrators have to final authority and say as far as the implementation of any changes to netstatus, conferences, policies, or anything else in regards to the PNWC-NET and it's operation.