Welcome to NIGHTNet (tm)
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   What is NIGHTNet you ask? NIGHTNet is an International
E-Mail Network that has been around since November 1993. We are 
here for one reason - to have a network where people from all over
the country can come, meet new people and have fun.
   Too many people have forgotten that BBS's started as a place to
communicate with others. We would like to see BBS's get back to 
being a neighborly meeting place. 

	Joining NIGHTNet is easy, there are no fees (we understand
sysops put enough money into running their boards) just an easy
information form to fill out. There are a few ways to join NIGHTNet.
They are listed below.

1.) Fill out the application form and upload it in a comment to the 
sysop on the host system Night Shift in Cleveland, Ohio (1200-14,400)
(216) 941-9420, or (216) 941-9921.

2.) Fill out the application form and upload it in a comment to the 
sysop on the HUB you are going to do your mail runs through.
The Hub you upload the application to will either transfer the 
application to the host system through the net or request that you  
mail a hard copy to the host system at the address listed below.
       
3.) Once you are accepted to NIGHTNet, and on-line, you will need to
leave a message to Michael Starcher in the Net Info Forum. This
message should include all of the info on your BBS, so that we can
include you in the NIGHTNet Node List.
	

    We don't believe in "rules". We do ask all systems to follow
a few guidelines but these are just a courtesy. Please see the file
"RULES.TXT" for complete information on these. 

	We also believe in QUALITY forums, not QUANTITY. No reason
to carry 200 forums that sit and get no traffic. We have several
forums at this time and are always interested in starting new forums
as suggested by node sysops and the users alike. 

        We have also put together a "goodies" packet to help get 
started with NIGHTNet. In this file you will find some script files
for different communication programs, InterBBS info, and some different
config files for different BBS programs. The name of this file is
"NNETGOOD.ZIP". This file is included in the Net Info Packet.

        Night Shift (the host system) is also acting as a regional
hub for Sunrise Door's INTERBBS. More info on this is in the 
"NNETGOOD.ZIP" file.

	I would like to thank you for taking the time to download
this information pack and extend a welcome to you to call the host
system, download a .QWK packet and see for yourself what NIGHTNet is
all about. To do this is easy, call any of the host system numbers
listed below, type "Mainmail" at the main menu prompt and download a
packet. All NIGHTNet forums will automatically be selected for you,
no need to go through the selection process of forums as all NIGHTNet
forums are automatically set up for new callers. 

	If you have any questions or we can be of any help, please
don't hesitate to drop a comment to the sysop while on-line. 


  Tom Swimmer & Michael Starcher              Carol Swimmer
  Network Administrators                      Network Moderator
  NIGHTNet                                    NIGHTNet
              


    Host System: 

    Night Shift BBS         Cleveland, Ohio

    Node 1 - (216) 941-9420 (1200 - 14,400)
    Node 2 - (216) 941-9921 (1200 - 14,400)

    Our mailing address is:

    NIGHTNet
    P.O. Box 35173
    Cleveland, Ohio  44135