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                 The Whats, Whys, and Rules of R.I.P.Net
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        R.I.P.Net is a front end & QWK-based Network devoted to Science
 Fiction, Horror, Fantasy and Roleplaying Games.  It is open to all ages
 and there are no adult conferences.  Aliases are encouraged in the majority 
 of the conferences to allow users to be able to share their thoughts and
 ideas while still remaining somewhat anonymous.

        Because this is an all-ages Network, there are rules that must be
 followed, and are outlined below.

        We hope you enjoy this Network and find it educational as well as
 entertaining.


 NET COORDINATORS:

        DIZZY LONGTONGUE
        KENDERMORE BBS 413-736-0613
        INTERNET ADDRESS: DIZZY LONGT @AOL.COM


R.I.P.Net MAILING ADDRESS:

        KENDERMORE BBS
        203 EL PASO ST
        SPRINGFIELD, MA. 01104


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                     Sysop/Moderator Rules & Rights


1. The following conferences:  Admin, Sysops, Moderators, are required.
   All three conferences REQUIRE REAL NAMES (aliases are NOT allowed here)
        A. Admin is open to (and required for) Administrators and Sysops
           and is a READ ONLY conference.  
        B. Sysops is open to Net sysops and above only
        C. Mod is open to Net sysops, moderators and above only

2. Make sure all users are following the rules.
        A. Users breaking the rules are given 3 chances to stop
        B. After the third offense, remove their access from all R.I.P.Net
           conferences.
        C. If the offender is not a user on your board, report the problem
           to a Net Coordinator or your Hub.  (Hubs will forward the
           grievances to the Net Coordinators for disciplinary action.)
        D. Use your own discression when disciplining offenders.  Sysops have
           say as to what actions are tolerated on their particular BBS.
        E. Moderators cannot tell sysops how to run their boards.
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                          User Rules & Rights

1. Respect others
        A. No flaming or personal attacks allowed
        B. Bigotry, racism, stereotyping and bashing of any kind are NOT
           TOLERATED
        C. Listen and respect others opinions
2. Watch your mouth
        A. No swearing or foul language
        B. No graphic depictions of sex or extreme violence
        C. No slanderous comments about another user/sysop/ect. and no gossip
3. Stay on topic
        A. Move it to the correct conference if you want to continue with
           that topic
4. Aliases are encouraged
        A. You may use an alias in the open conferences if you wish (and if
           your board sysop allows it)
        B. The alias must be in good taste - no swear words
5. Moderators & sysops have immediate say
        A. Moderators have immediate say as to what is considered breaking
           the rules.
        B. Sysops have the right to lock out from R.I.P.Net conferences
           anyone who is continually breaking the rules.
        C. Users who disagree with decisions of the moderator/sysop may
           contact the next person up on the chain (ie sysop-hub-coordinator)
           until their grievance is heard and dealt with properly.  Desisions
           of the Net Coordinators are final.
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 That's all the rules for now.  Rules may be modified, added, or removed
 as need arises.  Sysops & Moderators will be notified of any rule changes
 affecting them.