*** PCBOARD CONFERENCE RULES ***
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  Tag Name    : PCBOARD
  Description : PCBoard Support
  Distribution: FidoNet Backbone (Zone 1-6)
  Moderators  : Herbert Bushong - FidoNet: 1:19/19
                                  Internet: harchon@centuryinter.net
                Mark Zec        - FidoNet: 1:387/422
                                  Internet: mark.zec@haremail.com

In compliance with FidoNet's Backbone Operational Procedures, the 
following will be posted at least once a month.  These conference
rules will be updated from time to time by the moderators.


ALL WHO POST IN THIS CONFERENCE AGREE TO ABIDE BY POLICY STATED HEREIN.

 1.0  PCBOARD, the conference, is for all who have an interest in PCBoard,
      the BBS software, it's related products, and all third party
      applications designed to work with it.

 2.0  PCBOARD is open to all SYSOPS.  It is not open to end users of a BBS.

 3.0  This conference may not be gated into any network other than FidoNet
      without the prior approval of the moderators.

 4.0  English is the only language approved for use in this conference.
      Mainly because this is the only language understood by the people who
      can help you in getting the software running.

 5.0  PCBoard @-at text is permitted in this conference.

 6.0  Only advertising for products or services that are directly related
      to PCBoard can appear in this conference.  This does not include BBS
      advertisements.

 6.1  There is 0% tolerance on spamming.  The Moderators will request a
      feed cut immediately upon such an occurance.

 6.2  Discussion of Hacks, Cracks, Warez, and pirated software is 
      OFF-TOPIC and will result in feed cut request immediately upon 
      such an occurance. 

 7.0  No aliases allowed.  If you really must use an alias, then you are 
      requested to sign your real name at the bottom of the message.

 8.0  When issues of concern are raised, some latitude will be allowed for
      participants to discuss these matters amongst themselves, however this
      latitude will end at a moderator's discretion.

 8.1  A moderator reserves the right to declare any thread off-topic
      when, in his opinion, it becomes counter-productive or otherwise
      interferes with the smooth operation of this conference.

 8.2  Flaming, namecalling, personal insults, product bashing, are strictly
      forbidden.  If you don't have something good or constructive to say,
      then don't say it here.

 8.3  Treat others how you would have them treat you. Above all, have fun.

 9.0  Leave the moderating to the moderators.  Any discussion regarding the
      decisions of a moderator or the rules of this conference should be
      handled via netmail, not here.
     
10.0  Posting "test" messages, or replying to such messages, multi-line or 
      huge fancy signatures at the bottom of a message, or quoting entire
      messages will be considered annoying.  Tearline, and origin lines must
      be in accordance to current FTSC (FTS-0001 & FTS-0004) specifications.

11.0  The posting of automated "robot" messages used by File Distribution
      Networks (FDN), must be specific to PCBoard.  Consent must be obtained
      from the moderators first, before proceeding.

11.1  Anonymous Remailers for the purpose of injecting messages in this echo
      are not permitted.

12.0  When a conference rule has been violated, a moderator will attempt
      to contact the offender via netmail to ensure that he/she is cognizant
      of the rules and the perceived violation.  If a second violation occurs
      from the same participant, this moderator will then attempt a second
      netmail message, this time, warning of possible action to follow upon
      further violation.

12.1  The possible actions consist of, but are not limited to, reducing
      access to read-only, voluntary non-participation, and/or temporary
      or permanent loss of access to the conference.  A participant's past
      history in the conference will be taken into account when determining
      which of the possible actions will be taken.  In cases of gross
      violation of the conference rules, the moderators reserve the right to
      take emergency action at their discretion and as outlined in the
      North American Bacbone Frequently Asked Questions & Help file (BOFAQ).

12.2  The moderators are always open to discussion of echo policy that will
      benefit the majority of participants, and will gladly accept
      suggestions and comments via netmail only.

12.3  Since this conference has more than one moderator, all correspondance 
      with a participant, pertaining to conference rules or the operation of
      the conference, will also be cc'd to each of the other listed 
      moderators.@XFF