CatNet User Rules and Regulations
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Effective: Sunday 12 April 1992

CatNet is a Network of Bulletin Board Services that share common message
conferences, which are echoed between these Bulletin Boards via the Hub.
This Network is a voluntary service provided by participating System
Operators, their respective Bulletin Board Systems, and the CatNet Hub.

Here are the current rules and regulation concerning user participation in
all Network conferences and Network messages.

1.  Flaming or similar personal attacks on this Network are prohibited.
    Derogatory racial, ethnic, or other such remarks are not allowed.

2.  No abusive or offensive language is allowed; and no abusive, offensive
    or lewd graphics are allowed.

3.  Real names must be used.  No ALIASES or HANDLES are allowed in any
    Network Conferences, except the "Channel 1" conference.

4.  No illegal activities will be tolerated, including but not limited to
    PIRACY, PHREAKING, or other CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES.

5.  Messages on this network are PUBLIC and accessible to every user on
    every node of this network.

    PRIVATE messages are available only in the USER-USER conference. While
    every effort is made by the network software to correctly route and
    protect such private messages, the Network disclaims all responsibility
    should these measures fail.

    Network Sysops have the ability to monitor ALL messages routed through
    their nodes.

6.  Messages may be of any length if the matter contained within the message
    warrants it. Excessive quoting is not permitted.

7.  Messages should be contained within suitable conferences that address
    the subject thread.

8.  The use of ANSI color signatures is permitted in all Network conferences
    provided they do not take up the bulk of a message. ANSI BBS
    advertisements are allowed in the BBS_Ads conference. All other ANSI
    screens are allowed ONLY in the ANSI/Graphics conference.

9.  Any user found to be in violation of any Network rule will be issued a
    warning, and/or on the judgement of the CatNet Administrator, be
    prevented from accessing any or all Network conferences from ALL Network
    nodes.

10. No warranties expressed or implied, are made by the Network or by any
    participating nodes regarding the contents or subject matter contained
    within Network messages.

                                  þ Harris Lam, Network Supervisor þ