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         GRASSROOTS POLTICAL-GOVERNMENT REFORM CONFERENCE
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PURPOSE:  GRASSROOTS POLTICIAL REFORM CONFERENCE is a discussion group
aimed at political, economic, and social issues of the day.  This 
conference does not endorse any political parties or organizations,
and all views and perspectives are welcome to participate.

Although all participants are welcome, the Moderator reserves the 
preogative to limit discussion, restrict discussion to on-topic
issues, or otherwise close discussion and set policy.  Participants
disagreeing with the Moderator are directed to submit such
disagreements
to the Moderator via NETMAIL, not on the GRASSROOTS Conference.
Generally, all political, economic and social issues are on-topic,
and a variety of perspectives and philosophy are expected and 
encouraged to particiapte.

1.  The GRASSROOTS conference is a Fidonet echo, and utilizes the 
FidoNet standards for transmission, usage and access.  Therefore 
current FidoNet policy rules and definitions apply.  Should a 
conflict or discrepancy arise between GRASSROOTS rules and those of 
current FidoNet policy, FidoNet policy supersedes those set by 
GRASSROOTS in all cases.

2.  Purpose:  GRASSROOTS is government and political discussion 
conference for those seek grassroots reform in government, economics,
politics, and its' relation to society. These discussions are further 
defined as intra-personal communication between members and 
participants of the GRASSROOTS Conference.  Crossposting and 
forwarding of messages between members of other conferences are 
strictly prohibited unless a clear dialogue between GRASSROOTS 
participants can be established  within the Conference itself.  If it 
cannot, then it has no place or purpose on the GRASSROOTS Conference.

3.  Resource Information:  Participants are free to post (sparingly)
resource information to include uncopyrighted or "released" articles
and commentary pertaining to government and political reform. 

  POSTING of COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL without the permission of the 
  COPYRIGHT holder is strictly prohibited and illegal!   Multiple 
  posting of lengthy and fragmented information is prohibited without 
  Moderator approval in advance.

4.  Decorum:  All participants are expected to write and converse in a
responsible manner.  You may disagree with an opponent, however you
should treat each individual with the same degree of respect that you
would wish to be treated yourself.  Sort of the "Golden Rule" of
etiquette which should be understood by all.  Libelous or slanderous
language toward any individual is not only unworthy of mature/adult
discussion, it is not welcome on this Conference.

5.  Human dignity.  Regardless of perspective, philosophy or ideology,
all persons deserve the dignity and respect that you feel is due 
yourself.  Anyone expressing racial, ethnic, religious or slurs or
comments should be ignored, and if done deliberately and with malice,
will not be tolerated. Proselytizing and other "salesmanlike"
behaviour
will not be tolerated.  Matters and concerns of a religious nature are
welcome, but preaching sermons and attempting to entice others to
accept your particular religious views go beyond the purpose of this
Conference.

6.  Political restraints:  None.  All perspectives are invited.

7.  Grievances and protocol.  If any participant feels personally
offended by another participant on the conference, a private NETMAIL 
message to the Moderator would normally be in order if the two parties 
in question cannot otherwise resolve a particular conflict.  If 
subject matter is a source of conflict, then the offended party should 
normally post the alleged offense directly to the Conference itself 
and not the Moderator, since the input of others concerning the
subject 
would be pertinent to resolving the issue.

8.  In order to keep the rules and standards of the echo at a bare
minimum, participants are asked to contribute as responsible adults.
The above rules and standards are subject to change at any time
when it becomes necessary to do so.

9. INTERNET availability.  At this time, the GRASSROOTS Conference
is available via internet subscription at
grassroots_reform@onelist.com.

Frank M. Reichert
GRASSROOTS Conference Moderator
1:346/16 (208) 267-9851
E-MAIL: Frank.Reichert@libnw.circuit.com
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