      Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Christian Network.
               Where Christians gather to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ.
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            (Network Rules and Guidelines)                Updated: 06/01/95
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     Every network has to have a general set of rules and guidelines, and
     the Pacific Northwest Christian Network (PNWC-NET) is no different.

     PNWC-NET is a computer driven network that utilizes telephone lines and
     privately owned software/hardware of various Regional Hubs, Hubs, and
     nodes to facilitate a multi-tier communications service.  

     Management of the Network:
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        Overseer of PNWC-Net:   Jesus Christ
        Network Administration: Ted LaPoint (Kingdom Come! BBS)
                                Jim Rooney  (The Neighborhood BBS)
               
     Network Operations:
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     Acceptance to the net is made by the network administrators.  
     Applications are to be mailed (via conventional mail service, or E-Mail)
     to the Hub that you will be echoing mail from.  The Hub that has 
     accepted your application will then forward it to either one of the 
     network Administrators.  

     The Administrators reserve the right to accept or decline the application
     of any Hub or Node into the network.     
     
     It is the responsibility of the sponsoring Hubs to be accountable for the
     Nodes/Hubs which they bring into the networks.  We are all accountable
     to our Heavenly Father for the operations of this network.

     There is no costs or fees for participation in the PNWC-NET.  We believe
     that where the Lord leads, He provides.  There is to be no charge of any
     fee for a user to access PNWC-NET by any Hub or Node.

     Registered Software:
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     All members of the network must use registered software on their systems.
     The rules and regulations of registering that software must comply with 
     the respective author's documentation and local, federal laws.  The
     Administrators of the network reserve the right to decline or terminate
     the access of any Hub or node that does not meet with these guidelines.

     Private Messages:
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     PNWC-NET has the capability to send and receive mail that has been 
     flagged as "private", "receiver only", or "routed mail".  Such mail
     is NOT to be considered by any user as actual private messages.  There
     are no provisions on this network for the sending and receiving of
     confidential mail, as pursuant to the Electronic Communications Act
     of 1986, 18 USC 2510 et. seq.

     All network system operators must agree that they will inform the users
     of all PNWC-NET's guidelines and rules, and that this network does not
     support the sending or receiving of confidential messages or files.  
     Appropriate bulletins should be prominently displayed for user/network
     guidelines so that everyone may be informed.  PNWC-NET, the 
     administrators, RHubs, Hubs, and Nodes assume no accountability or 
     liability whatsoever for any violations of this policy by any or all of
     the users in this network.

     The Network Hubs:
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     1) Regional Hubs and Hubs MUST carry all PNWC-NET Conferences.
     2) Regional Hubs and Hubs MUST relay messages at least once a day.
     3) Regional Hubs and Hubs MUST be a 24 hour BBS.
     4) Regional Hubs and Hubs MUST NOT allow aliases to access the network.
     5) Regional Hubs MUST provide a clear and distinct way for new users to
     know and get the PNWCNet Rules and Guidelines.  The respective sysop is
     responsible for ensuring (by whatever reasonable method) that the users
     are informed of network rules and guidelines prior to participation in
     the PNWCNet conferences.  The posted rules and guidelines must conform
     to the following:  Be made readily available for viewing and/or
     downloading, have high visibility so that it will be seen and recognized
     for what it is, easy access, and cannot be avoided.  Hey, its simple -
     we want to save everyone the embarrasement of any misunderstandings in
     the network from the excuse of "not knowing" the rules.
     

     When any RHub or Hub has been informed to remove the net access of a
     Node, the Hub sysop should immediately comply with the request.  In the
     event that the Hub does not comply with the request, the Administrators
     may remove the RHub or Hub from the PNWC-NET network.

     The Network Nodes:
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     1) Nodes MUST carry the following (at a minimum):
        a.  PNWC-Administration Conference
        b.  Open Forum Conference
        c.  Praise/Prayer Conference
     2) Nodes MUST pass mail 3 times a week.
     3) Nodes MUST NOT allow aliases to access the network.
     4) Regional Hubs MUST provide a clear and distinct way for new users to
     know and get the PNWCNet Rules and Guidelines.  The respective sysop is
     responsible for ensuring (by whatever reasonable method) that the users
     are informed of network rules and guidelines prior to participation in
     the PNWCNet conferences.  The posted rules and guidelines must conform
     to the following:  Be made readily available for viewing and/or
     downloading, have high visibility so that it will be seen and recognized
     for what it is, easy access, and cannot be avoided.  Hey, its simple -
     we want to save everyone the embarrasement of any misunderstandings in
     the network from the excuse of "not knowing" the rules.
     
     Conference Hosts/Hostesses:
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     Conference Hosts/Hostesses are appointed by the network administrators.
     If you desire to host a specific conference or forum, please inform
     the administrators of your desire and of which conference you wish to
     host.

     Rules for Hosts/Hostesses:
       
       1) All communication in the conference should be conducted in a fashion
       that glorifies the Lord.
       
       2) Greet new callers and make them feel welcome.  As a Host/Hostess,
       you should practice the gift of hospitality.
       
       3) Post conference rules regularly (preferably once a month).

       4) Keep the messages in the conference on topic.  Politely 
       redirect the users to the appropriate conference if the subject
       matter warrants it.

       5) Do not "flame" or assist in "flaming" a user who it out of line.
       Report the situation to the sysop in charge of that BBS first.  Let
       them handle the user on their system.  If it continues, the CH may
       recommend the removal of the caller by posting to the Administrators
       AND the host sysop of the users "home" BBS.

       6) Notify the Administrators of a user that violates any conference
       or network rules/guidelines.

       7) Inform the network administrators of any problems perceived on the
       net that effects the proper functioning and/or purpose of the network.

       NETWORK GUIDELINES:
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       The following guidelines are not meant to "tie-the-hands" of sysops
       and their respective boards.  All network participants have authority
       over their own board and its operations.  

       All PNWC-NET conferences fall under the jurisdiction of the PNWC-NET
       and it's administrators.  All participating system operators are
       responsible for the observation and enforcement of these guidelines.

       1)       NO ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES!!!  You know what this means.  If you
       are not sure if it is legal or illegal... DON'T DO IT OR USE IT!

       2)       NO ALIASES!  An alias is defined as a name that the caller
       is using that prevents true identification.  The reasons for this are
       simple.  This reduces "flame-mail", and keeps the integrity of the
       network.  When you have to put your name on something, you are more 
       accountable for your actions.  All participating sysops are 
       responsible for ensuring that only validated users have access to 
       the PNWC-NET conference areas.

       3)       NO ABUSIVE NET USERS!  No offensive or abusive language
       is permitted in the network.  The usage of any word, group of words,
       expression, suggestion, comment, that is obscene, indecent, profane, 
       filthy, led, or that is ethnically or racially demeaning is absolutely
       prohibited.  The local sysop is required to remove any user from any
       PNWC-NET conferences that this is occurring in.

       4)       NO FLAME MAIL OR PERSONAL ATTACKS!  This should be simple
       enough.  No name calling, insults, slanderous statements or comments,
       arrogant, or posts designed to enrage, or any other obnoxious behavior
       or comments are allowed.  This is an absolute must.  It breaks down
       the integrity of the system and is harmful, not edifying.  The
       PNWC-NET and its administrators assume no accountability or liability
       whatsoever for any violations of this policy by any and all users of
       this network.  Network sysops can and will be held accountable for 
       failure to remove access of any offending party to the network 
       conferences that demonstrate a lack of compliance to any of the above.

       5)       Message Conferences:  All messages posted in the PNWC-NET
       conferences are considered PUBLIC and READABLE by ALL CALLERS.  All
       messages are the property of PNWC-NET and are not to be copied onto
       other message bases or to be echoed on other networks.  Quote at an
       absolute minimum.

       6)       System Problems:  All participating sysops MUST monitor the
       administration conference on a regular and frequent basis to be made
       aware of any configuration changes, net-status reports, new 
       conferences, etc.  All system operators must correct any problems of
       cross-echoes, duplicates, etc that effect the operation and performance
       of the network.

       7)       Network Tag-Lines:  All mail from a board must have it's own
       unique tagline that identifies where the message originated from.

       wcECHO 4.0   PNWC-NET  Kingdom Come! BBS  Kirkland Wa (206)823-1267
       ^^^^^^^^^^    ^^^^^^^^   ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^   ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
       Software ID   Net ID     System ID, Internet address, etc.

       8)       NOT ALLOWED!  This net is for the glorification and exhaultation
       of Jesus Christ.  This network will not allow the promotions or 
       proselytizing of views, opinions, or any organizations that are contrary
       to the purpose of this net.  If there is any question to what that may
       be, consult the PNWCSOF.TXT for this networks statement of faith.

       9)       TELEPHONE NUMBERS or PRIVATE INFORMATION!!!  No sysop is to
       give out any telephone numbers or private information about anyone in
       the network to anyone else without getting permission from who that
       information belongs to first - this includes Hubs, Nodes, users, etc.
       Hey, if someone askes... get permission first from the person whom
       that information belongs.  This will prevent any misunderstandings and
       keep the high integrity that we strive for.

       10)      RESERVED RIGHTS!  The system administrators reserve all rights
       to terminate ANY posts, discussions, or threads which are deemed 
       contradictory to the well-being of the network and it's users.  

       11)      CHANGES TO NETWORK RULES AND GUIDELINES:  The administrators 
       have to final authority and say as far as the implementation of any 
       changes to netstatus, conferences, policies, or anything else in regards 
       to the PNWC-NET and it's operation.


