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The Peoples Network:
Guidelines: Ver. 1.08 May 1995
 
0.01  Any system may be admitted providing:
 
      A.  They are not an alias board. All Peoples Network Conferences
          are real names only with the exception on the Anonymous
          conference.
 
      B.  They do not operate as an ELITE board. (pirate)
          For obvious reasons, we would like to have all systems operate
          within the laws.
 
      C.  They are a PUBLIC system. (available to all by fee or free)
 
      D.  A Peoples Network Sysop has logged on to your BBS and verified
          the above to be true.

      E.  There are no major objections from current members.
 
 
0.02  For any system who wishes to be a hub:  (In addition to above)
 
      A.  You must operate 24 hours per day.
 
      B.  You must have at least 1 node, with a high speed modem.
          (14400bps+)
 
      C.  You must poll for mail once per day.
 
      D.  You are required to carry ALL Peoples Network Conferences
 

The Peoples Network: How to Apply
 
Located within this archive is the application form called PEOPLE.APP
Once you have completed it simply upload the text to the Network
coordinator of your choice as a message or a file. Make sure you let
the Sysop know that you stopped by. It's that simple.
 
At this time there are three Network coordinators.
 
The Gull BBS           The Peacock BBS          The Volitan BBS
Sysop - Alan Sintef    Sysop - James Combs      Sysop David Wilson
Bayshore, New York     Lindenhurst, New York    East Moriches, New York
516-254-6769           516-884-1328             516-874-4615
TPN Node 8:100/47      TPN Node 8:100/76        TPN Node 8:100/71

 
The Peoples Network Motto: Strength Through Knowledge...
 

The Peoples Network Philosophy:
 
The Peoples Network main philosophy is gratefully borrowed from an old
Fido saying, which has been rephrased to fit our style.
 
The worst echomail "offense" is being excessively annoying, but never
forget that it's excessively annoying to be too easily annoyed. So
relax, and lets learn and grow together and have some fun along the
way.
 

The Peoples Network Guidelines:
 
Pre guidelines notes:
 
	Some might call these rules. The Peoples Network would rather
call them guidelines. Guidelines tend to be more flexible.  Rules sound
too formal.
 
	What we are striving for here is a flexible, comfortable, easy
going echo mail network. As we stated in the introduction, every Sysop
in The Peoples Network has a voice and say as to how "OUR" Network will
be run. As in every organization, no matter how informal there still
needs to be some form of structure.
 
	As you learn about our network you will find that there are
several Network Coordinators, Network Hubs, and Network Nodes.  This
structure is in place to ensure that the echo mail transfers smoothly.
You may be called upon to act as one of these positions, but only if
you have a desire to do so. The Peoples Network will not force itself
on anyone at anytime.
 
        Be assured that there is NO ONE person running this Network.
The Peoples network has been designed from the ground up to give credit
to it's name. We are a team of Sysops dedicated to making the fullest
use of the technology at hand.  So please keep in mind that the
guidelines below are just that. The following statments are here for the
benefit of us all. We the People will follow these guidelines so
that all may benefit.
 
Thank You....
 
Alan Sintef  - Sysop - The Gull BBS
James Combs  - Sysop - The Peacock BBS
David Wislon - Sysop - The Volitan BBS

The Peoples Network:
 
1.0  The Peoples Network Guidelines
 
   1.01   Flaming and/or baiting and/or bashing is forbidden.
 
      a.  Any personal remarks or comments that would make a reasonable
          person angry or offended constitutes a flame.  These include
          ethnic or religious slurs, or demeaning remarks about another
          person's intelligence or "worth" as a human being.  If you
          disagree attack the idea *NOT* the person.
 
      b.  Various people are sensitized on various topics.  These
          sensitivities are not always logical, but we know they exist.
          Baiting is intentionally and knowingly posting in such a
          manner as to annoy a user or some group of users.  This
          doesn't mean users have to walk softly all the time, but no
          one should go out of their way to offend either.
 
      c.  Bashing is mindlessly disparaging anyone or anything.  For
          example, saying brand X sucks... would be bashing, saying I
          think brand X is a bad buy because... and offering reasons for
          that impression/feeling is fine leaveing the topic open for
          discussion.
 
      d.  The Anonymous conference is the only area where the above
          guidelines are more loosely applied. Basically the only
          restrictions in this conference area are, No foul language
          and nothing illegal may be discussed. Otherwise it's an
          open topic, free speech oriented area.
 
   1.02   Language within The Peoples Network must be kept "G" rated at
          all times.  We are NOT going to provide a list of what is and
          what isn't acceptable, we as adults should know what is right
          and what is wrong. The Nodeops are responsible for what leaves
          their systems. If you have a hard time figuring out which four
          letter words people will find offense, please contact a
          Network Coordinator. He/She will assist you.  There may also
          be moderators available to help you police various areas.
          Moderators are there to make your life easier, work with
          them. But as stated above you as the Sysop are responsible for
          your system. Unfortunately I must add that The Peoples Network
          will go by a 3 strikes and your out system. Sysops will be
          givin every chance to rectify problems *BEFORE*  Admin.
          personnel get involved, But once Network Coordinators are
          involved it's three warnings and thats it. As in everything
          else The Peoples Network does, there will be a group formed to
          deal with problems as they arise.
 
   1.03   Over-quoting is to be discouraged. I've always found this
          to be silly to even discuss, but when a user has to read
          thru an entire message to get to a response of "OK" it
          tends to be annoying. Use your own judgment here. Again
          because these are guidelines, it should be touched upon.
 
   1.04   Never argue publicly with a moderator.  If you disagree with a
          moderator and wish to discuss something bring it to the Admin.
          or Admin2user conference.  Moderators are our police force.
          They are here to help us. Moderators work for the Sysops of
          every System. If you have problem with a Moderator contact the
          Moderator first, remember the moderators work for The Peoples
          Network. If the problem can not be resolved contact a Network
          Coordinator. If a problem still can not be resolved a
          committee of Sysops will be called together to review and aid
          in the resolution of the problem. Think of it as arbitration.
 
   1.05   It's "bad form" to directly post to another user concerning a
          message they have posted to the moderator in his official
          capacity.  For example, if a user says YOU were flaming him,
          let the moderators do their job... if you respond to the user
          making this claim directly, it will only make matters worse.
 
   1.06   Stick to the conference topic, if the subject changes move the
          thread to a more appropriate area, preferably before the
          moderator has to remind you of this rule.
 

The Peoples Network:
 
2.0 Moderator Guidelines:
 
   2.01   All moderators are appointed by a joint vote of Sysops,
          usually based on sysops recommendations. They serve at the
          pleasure of the network and can be removed at any time should
          it be felt that this would serve the best interest of The
          Peoples Network.
 
   2.02   Moderators should attempt to read all messages in their
          assigned conference regularly, and take an active interest
          in that conference. It's expected that a moderator will be
          posting at LEAST one message per week in that conference.
          Conference rules should be posted approximately once per
          month.
 
   2.03   The primary duties of the moderator are to see that users are
          in compliance with the The Peoples Network guidelines, and to
          watch out for messages without taglines, duplicate posts, or
          the appearance of those funny little four letter words that
          pop up every now and then in their assigned conference, and
          other general problems that can arise without the network
          being aware of it. I would like to add that a moderator should
          also try an stimulate conversation if needed.
 
   2.04   The process for moderating a user is...
 
      a.  Send a friendly worded reminder about The Peoples Network
          guidelines and what concerns you about the user's style/tone.
 
      b.  If ignored, *allowing for mail transfer time!*, send a quiet
          warning that continuing the same behavior will result in your
          requesting administrative review and possible suspension. Be
          sure to state in the message that you are sending the user an
          official warning, and if you can ascertain the user's Sysop...
          send a copy to that sysop as well.
 
      c.  If ignored, *again*, allowing for mail transfer time!*, send a
          request for a network suspension of the user. Suspensions will
          usually be granted, although subject to administrative review.
          A moderator *MUST* inform the users Sysop of his intentions.
 
          Typical conference suspensions will be for a period of 30
          days, but may be longer or even permanent at the discretion of
          the Systems Sysop.
 
      d.  Keep a record of the name, date, and reason for ALL moderating
          messages sent. Preferably, including the offending post in
          it's entirety. This will save a lot of grief when an angry
          sysop wants to know why one of his favorite users is in
          trouble in the network!  Chances are, the initial offending
          post(s) may have already scrolled off of the user's BBS and
          the users sysop may NOT have any idea of what has been going
          on.
 

The Peoples Network:
 
3.0 Sysop Guidelines:
 
          The Peoples Network is a network that believes 99% of sysops
          are responsible people who have and maintain a reasonable set
          of standards on their BBS's. Thus, no lengthy list of sysop
          guidelines should be needed. More formal sysop guidelines may
          be created, if it proves necessary... however we don't see
          that happening
 
   3.01   Node minimum requirements are... poll your hub for mail at
          least once per day.  The two Admin. conferences's and the
          Main Board and Peoples News Areas are mandatory, the other
          conferences are elective.
 
   3.02   Hubs Will poll every day and carry *ALL* Peoples Network
          conferences.
 
   3.03   Nobody wants dupes or cross-conference problems. Hubs are
          responsible to see that their nodes do NOT continue to have a
          problem along these lines... any system echo'ing dupes or is
          crossed configured for three consecutive days must be shut off
          until the problem is located and fixed. Please don't struggle
          with these problems alone. If you see a problem or have a
          problem make sure everyone knows about it. This way we can all
          lend a hand and get the mail flowing effectively. We were ALL
          new to this at one time. It is the duty of every Peoples
          Network Sysops to offer assistance were possible. Remember we
          area team.
 
   3.04   If Any HUB or Node has to shut off for one reason or another
          or a node will be off line for more than 3 days, The HUB
          should inform the Network coordinators and advise him of the
          problem. It's only fair to let everyone know whats going
          on. Post a message in the Admin. Conference and advise all
          of the situation and approx. down time, so that we may lend
          a helping hand if needed.
 

The Peoples Network:
 
4.0 General Administrative Guidelines, An Overview and notes.
 
          The Network coordinators reserves the right to modify or
          change any guidelines as needed, to better serve the intended
          pupose of insuring smooth and hassle-free echomail for us all.
          *BUT* any significant changes must be met with the approval of
          a majority vote of all hubs and nodes. We The Peoples Network
          will work as a team to ensure you as a system, will enjoy your
          participation with us.
 
 
   4.01   The following tagline should be set for each node so that
          all messages will have the originating BBS identified:
 
          TP_Net 8:8/47 * My BBS Name * City, St * 914-555-1212
          or
          The Peoples Net 8:8/88 - My BBS is the Best 516-555-1212
          or
          TPN 8:8/76 - My BBS Is great - New York 212-555-1212
 
   4.02   Abusive or offensive language, name calling, or personal
          attacks can not be tolerated in The Peoples Network. We are
          a family oriented network, but we also believe in free speech,
          so use descretion. Censorship is frowned upon.
 
   4.03   Aliases are not allowed in ANY net Conferences. Except The
          Peoples Network Anonymous conference.
 
   4.04   Hubs must be "full time" BBS's. (Running 24 hrs) Nodes need
          not be running 24 hours, but must be running a public access
          BBS a least part of the day.
 

The Peoples Network:
 
5.0 Closing notes:
 
   5.01   Well if you have read this far you must be interested. I know
          the above sounds like a lot to follow, but it really is just
          all common sense stuff. The Peoples Network is just that, a
          group of people tired of the bureaucracy of other networks.
          We want to run a democratic network where everyone has a say
          in what goes on. Please consider giving us a try. We are
          always here to help you get started, NEW SYSOPS are MOST
          WELCOME HERE.
 
          Come grow with us...........

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