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                         HOST/HUB INFORMATION PACKET!

      Thanks for your Interest in Becoming a HOST/HUB for ToadNET. As a HUB
there are a few Rules that must be maintained for the smooth flow of mail
through the System. First of All, be aware that The Network can handle either
.qwk or FTS type mail packets. If there is a BBS that seeks to be a part of
ToadNET but would like to use a front end program, Please direct them to get
their mail from one of the FTS Sites listed in the Hubs.lst text file.

  ToadHall BBS, Copperas Cove, Tx. (817)-547-0119  86:86/0 or 86:8406/1


                           GENERAL GUIDELINES!
       Any Network that works well, has Rules and we are no exception. We
are trying to keep the rules to Simple Common Sense ones. We want the Net
to be Friendly and fun, but not a pain in the rear!

       Conferences are Topic Specific, but we will allow for deviation.
For example; If someone is Talking Lan systems, in a Lan conference, and a
user reponds that he has such a system and will sell it for x amount of
Dollars. This is not an infraction of the rules (Since it "is" Topic
specific). He will NOT have to go to The "Kermit_Swap_Shop" conference
and post.

This "DOES NOT" mean that conferences can be filled with sales pitches
or ads. The Key words here are "In the Course of the Conversation."

     Since This Network is for all and accessible by all, we do REQUIRE
that the language be kept in a -- >"G"<-- rated mode. No adult ads are
permitted on the Network,(Except in Horny Toads or Rabid!)
.
       All Net sysops are required to carry 2 Conferences. The Toad Sysop
conference, and The ToadNet MailBox Conference. The Toad Sysops Echo
conference is for Net sysops Chat, exchange of ideas, and/or questions,
suggestions for the Net. This conference "MUST" be "PRIVATE" and accessible
only by Toad Net Sysops and their co-Sysop/s, at each Sysops Discretion,
the Echo may be opened to Local Area Sysop But NOT System Users.  The
ToadNet MailBox Echo is Open to all. The Purpose of this conference
is to let users have a open line to address anyone on "ANY" other BBS in
the Net. It is also where notices of additional conferences, rules changes,
new nodes, etc., will be placed for users. "EVERY" new node must carry
these two conferences.
       There will be no Verbal assults on Individuals or Flaming allowed on
the net (Except in the Rabid! Echo).
       We Don't require, but we do request that nodes carry at least 10
ToadNET conferences.
       Aliases are NOT Permitted (Except in a Designated Conferences)
           <Currently, That would be Horny Toads and Rabid!)
       No illegal acts of "ANY" kind will be permitted on The Net.
       Any Dispute that may arise between nodes or hubs will NOT be handled
in public conferences but will be resolved by the two disputing parties
and The ToadNET Head Toad, whose decisions are Final!
       Any Net Sysop knowing of anyone who wants to be a conference
Moderator and is qualified, should contact the ToadNET Head Toad.

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   We are Looking for more HUBS. Anyone interested must meet following
requirements.
     1.Must have a High speed Modem
     2.Must carry all conferences
     3.Must Echo to at least one Other BBS
     4.Must not be in the Immediate area (code) of another Hub (without
       the first HUB's permission), THOUGH we encourage having Sub-Hubs
       to keep toll charges down.
     5.Should make mail runs to The national Hub once every
        day, barring Emergencies.

                             HUB RULES
     1.ABSOLOUTLY NO Handles allowed in the Net. We Realize that this is
        not going to please some, but we are resigned to the fact
        that you can't please everyone! It is the Hubs responsibility
        to do his/Her best to make sure His Board and nodes under Him
        comply with these rules!
     2.All New Conferences to be added to the Net must have the Approval
        of The ToadNET Head Toad (Chris Pollock). All Network Nodes
        may request additional conferences by leaving mail in the Net
        administration conference.
     3.All Hubs adding new Nodes, must forward their applications
        (Minus Password) to the National Hub on the next available mail
        run via the Hubs conference. (Please notify us When a Node is
        no longer a part of ToadNET)
     5.All mail to the Administration concerning Hub activities, Disputes
        or Nodes should come through the Hubs conference.
     6.Hubs MUST make SURE that New Nodes have their ToadNET:Origin
        taglines in working order. They *MUST* include the word ToadNET,
        and a City, with Optional BBS name & number. It should look
        something like this..

        wcGATE 4.0 = ToadNET: Acme Home BBS - Dallas, Tx. (000)000-0000
                       or for FTS, something like...
        ORIGIN: ToadNET = Acme Home BBS - Dallas, Tx. 86:/0000/00

     7.Hubs should call all new applicant's BBS, to verify they have
        applied, before giving access to the Net.
     8.Regional Hubs cannot give out Node ID numbers. They will come
        directly from the National Hub once application is recieved.
     9.Any node in constant violation of Network rules or guidelines
        will be given two warnings, after which further violations
        shall be considered Fatal.
     10.Hubs must remove any node from the Network that the Net
        Head Toad deems in Fatal Violation.
     11.Hubs should do their best to make sure all nodes under them
        follow the Rules and guidelines of ToadNET.
     12.Hubs should Keep a "CURRENT" ToadNET Information file (ToadNET.zip)
        available for Download from his BBS. (Let's spread the word
        and grow Together)

   These rules are not burdensome but are required to keep control in the
   net, and for the smooth operation and easy transfer of EchoMail.
   Interested Parties should leave mail at the Toad Hall BBS indicating
   that they have read the HubRules and agree to the guidelines set forth.
   Thanks again for your Interest in becoming a Hub for ToadNET!



                              MODERATORS

       Moderators of ToadNET conferences are expected to be courteous,
 tactful, and not heavy handed, but they "DO" have the authority to
 deal with any unpleasantness, such as the use of obscenity, or personal
 attacks by one user against another. Abuse of a moderator will not be
 tolerated on the Net.
       A Moderators should have a working knowledge of the topic of the
 conference he wishes to moderate. The ideal person tries to make sure
 that discussions in the conference flows freely, and also may introduce
 topics of discussion. one of their primary duties is in steering those
 off-Topic discussions to a more appropriate conference. We have found
 that Moderators who treat people with respect, not always, but
 GENERALLY, gets respect in return. But as we have stated, "NO" abuse of
 a moderator will be Tolerated. Moderator Guidelines file (MODERATE.TXT)
 is available for download from address below. Anyone wishing to moderate
 a conference or has any questions about ToadNET, should contact the
 Network Head Toad (Chris Pollock) via ToadNET Net sysops
 conference, general mail conference, or:

                      BBS - (817)547-0119
                       FIDO - 1:395/2
                        TOADNET - 86:86/0
                         INTERNET - chris.pollocks@toadnet.org