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<20><><EFBFBD><EFBFBD><EFBFBD><EFBFBD><EFBFBD> <20><> <20><><EFBFBD> Planet Earth Network
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Welcome to Planet Earth Network, a network which topically discusses the
wonderful, and sometimes not so perfect, planet on which we live. Contained
within this file are the Network Philosphy and Guidelines which Planet Earth
Administration hopes is read and made readily available to one and all.
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<20> NETWORK GOALS <20>
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Planet Earth is an E-Mail Network for articulate and intelligent
discussions pertaining to the world in which we live. It is not the goal
and/or purpose of the Network to preach morality or to denounce any group,
philosophy or ideology. Plane Earth is here to LEARN, INFORM, PROMOTE, and
DISCUSS ideas on how to improve our PLANET: EARTH! Hopefully, through
everyones involvement, issues which have an impact on each and everyone of
us can be brought to the forefront; and change, where needed, can be
promoted through discussion.
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<20> DISCLAIMER <20>
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Planet Earth Network reserves the right to decline any conference requests
that the PEN administration deems to be in any way "inappropriate in nature,"
and not related topically to the goals and/or spirit of the Planet Earth
Network. If your BBS contains this sort of material or caters to
"problem users", so be it, it's within your rights to do so, if any member's
BBS activities or userbase infringes on the spirit of the Planet Earth
Network, that BBS will be swiftly removed from membership, if that BBS takes
insufficient action to protect the spirit and image of PEN. Planet Earth
Adminstration also reserves the right to change the contents of this
file as deemed neccessary.
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<20> User Rules <20>
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Conference participants are to conduct themselves in a polite, dignified, and
considerate fashion. There will be differences of opinion; but, tolerance is
still the rule.
Moderators are selected to stimulate discussions as needed; and to keep
discussions on topic. When a moderator asks that a thread cease or move to a
more appropriate conference, the participants must comply immediately.
Flaming, bashing or baiting in any dimension will not be tolerated within PEN.
There is no ANSI graphics conference, so using ANSI in posts is not permitted.
Software-specific macros are not allowed since we cater to several BBS types.
Encryption of posts for any reason are grounds for immediate removal from PEN.
Messages may not be cross-posted, gated or made available to any non-PEN BBS.
"Obvious aliases" are *NOT* permitted for use within any of PEN's conference.
Signatures may not be more than (3) lines or (80) characters or spaces at most.
Taglines may not be more than (1) line and (79) characters or spaces at most.
Quoting must be limited to only what is necessary for proper train of thought.
Elaborate quoting utilities (Fancy boxes, dates/times etc) are not permitted.
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<20> Private Messages <20>
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Pursuant to the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, 18 USC 2510
et. seq., all Sysops and users participating within PEN, must be aware that
there are no facilities provided by PEN for sending/receiving confidential
electronic communications. Although PEN maintains the capability and capacity
to send/receive mail, which is flagged as "Receiver-Only", mail so flagged is
*not* to be considered by any user as actual private messages. The purpose of
"Receiver-Only" mail is intended only to provide means to limit the possible
number of users that may have access to the mail for display purposes. Every
message entered into all PEN conferences become the property of Planet Earth
Network unless the author posts an explicit copyrighted notice in the message.
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<20> Sysop Rules <20>
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PE-NetAdmin Conference mail must be read at a minimum of YA or as addressed
to YOU, PERSONAL, to ALL. Failure to respond to personal mail is reason for
removal from PEN. General announcements from the network administration are
addressed to ALL in the PE-NetAdmin conference and will be kept to a minimum.
Any PEN member Sysop who is asked to remove the access of a user must do so
immediately and failure to do so can result in the removal of the BBS itself.
PEN Sysops may never "edit" any mail relayed via PEN, including any form of
manual modification or with the use of any utility to do so automatically.
PEN Hub Sysops must relay mail every day and must carry all 22 conferences.
PEN Hub Sysops have the authority to remove the access of one or more of its
nodes should problems exist, such as duplicates, script bombs, etc. A note
to Gary Inman or Bruce Vigil in PE-NetAdmin is necessary if this action is
taken, but Hub Sysops do NOT need administrative approval first, to take such
action. PEN Hub Sysops must forward completed applications to the PEN Host
BBS via our private Regionals conference or via a RoseNet message. All Planet
Earth Net taglines must begin with either of these: <20> PEN <20> or <20> Planet Earth <20>
with your choice of delimiting characters. S/R's or Hub are encouraged to
indicate such status in their taglines.
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<20> Becoming a PEN Hub <20>
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To be any level of hub for PEN your BBS must meet some minimum criteria, such
as:
1) not using sluggish "XT" computers
2) plenty of hard disk space
3) the availability of time for Hubs or Nodes to access your system
4) that you do not charge any Hubs and/or Nodes for the sole purpose of
accessing PEN, and lastly
5) High speed modems are required for those systems seeking HUB status and
and/or exchanging mail directly with the Host system. All lines on the
on the HOST support v.32 and v.32bis connection. Line 2 also supports
HST 9600/14400 connections.
PEN is also available for downlink via satellite but replies must still follow
traditional transfer methods. Information on this is to follow as it becomes
available. The PE-Regionals conference will NOT be available via satellite due
to the applications processed through it. PEN is looking for Super-Regionals
Regionals and Hubs in many areas around the world and a few U.S. areas, so if
you are interested in hubbing for the Planet Earth Network, and if an opening
is available in your region, we will give you top priority in getting set up
with us! We do not wish to duplicate many areas with multiple SR and Hubs
though so if you are interested, contact us soon.
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<20> HUB Responsiblities <20>
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PEN S/R's, Regionals, and HUBs are charged with the responsibilty of
approving new member systems. As such, S/R's, Regionals, and HUBs are
responsible for the systems which they approve.
If a prospective member system's application is declined, please inform
Gary Inman, in PEN-Regionals, as to the reason why the prospective
system was declined for PEN membership.
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<20> Conference Configs <20>
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PE-NetAdmin is PEN's Administrative conference and is required to be carried
by all PEN Sysops. PE-NetAdmin is fully public and must be accessible to all
users unless Tcan'd. PE-Regionals must be carried by all PEN Super Regionals,
Regionals or Hubs. Hubs must NEVER give access to PE-Regionals to any Node or
user relaying through them or calling their BBS. Messages in PE-Regionals must
never be made public without expressed written permission from the PEN
administration.
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<20> BBS/Network Software <20>
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PEN members must use legally purchased or obtained NETWORK and BBS software as
defined by the software documentation/licensing agreements. The software which
is authorized for mail relays within the Planet Earth Network is as follows:
PCBoard - RoseMail/Qnet/Rnet/Cam-Mail
Wildcat - Tnet, WcGate
GAP - GapQWK
TriBBS - TriNet
Spitfire - Jnet
Auntie - QWiKerNet.
Sychronet - Synchronet
UltraBBS - CNet
If you are a PCBoard Sysop using RoseMail, we are network number 5 in your RM
conference setups. So if the BBS software you are using is not listed above,
it's not authorized for use in the Planet Earth Network. While this may change
in the future, we currently are not accepting applications from BBS Sysops
using any software that is not mentioned above.
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<20> BBS Approval Process <20>
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Applicants must meet some minimum requirements:
1) Applicants must be recommended by their proposed hub.
2) The applicant's BBS must be in operation for 3 months (minimum)
3) Only "approved" BBS and/or QWK networking software may be used.
4) Planet Earth Net Hub Sysops may, at their discretion, ask approved
applicants for the QWK configuration file to ensure that tags or
conference assignments are OK
If the above conditions are met, and your sponsoring HUB approves your
system, applicants can be relaying with Planet Earth Network in as little as
24 hours. Applicants may apply at any Planet Earth Network Hub or preferably
the PEN Hub the applicant wishes to relay through. If your BBS is approved
for relays with the Planet Earth Network, please *do not* send through more
than 1 "_________ BBS is now echoing this conference" type message. Only 1
message is permitted per approved applicant and in our PE-NetAdmin conference
(only).
The Planet Earth Network is a free network, but we are "private", not public.
Sysops are invited to join, but no Sysop has the "right" to membership in PEN.
Failure to abide by PEN rules will result in the removal of the offending BBS.
In the advent that your system is declined for PEN membership you can write
or E-Mail the PEN Administrators at the addresses listed below. Please
state the HUB through which you applied and the date that you applied.
PEN Administrations will review you request for Administrative Review and
hopefully will reply within one week of reciept of your request; allowing
the Administration time to contact the declining HUB.
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<20> Conference Moderators <20>
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Conference Moderators are selected by Bruce Vigil (Co-Administrator) and may
be removed and/or replaced should a moderator fail to perform their duties as
outlined below:
1) Maintain the friendly atmosphere that represents PEN
2) Assist in the answering of questions relating to the subject of the
conference to the best of their ability
3) Read the PE-NetAdmin Conference on a timely basis
4) Keep posts on topic and/or politely direct off topic users to the
appropriate conference
5) Notify the Administration of problems regarding any configuration errors
such as duplicate messages, cross-echoes, cross-posts etc.
If a user(s) causes any problems for you:
1) Issue polite a warning to user(s) failing to follow rules
2) If a user persists in a manner that you feel warrants suspension, let
Bruce Vigil or Gary Inman know in PE-NetAdmin and they will review the
matter
PEN has an image consisting of good will and friendliness, so if a thread
develops that is deemed inappropriate, you are to ask that it cease. Users
who fail to do so will be removed, which is invaluable for ensuring your
conference maintains its quality image.
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<20> Host BBS <20>
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Host BBS equipment is NOT the property of any system relaying the Planet Earth
Network. No claims may be made against the software or hardware that comprises
the Host BBS. Software and hardware required to run the Host BBS is privately
owned and is used by the Planet Earth Network administration with expressed
permission of the owners of the equipment. PEN is operated as a public service
with operations based at HUB-LA, West Los Angeles, CA. While PEN operates as
a public service, it is NOT a public access network. PEN is a "private"
network, thus the rules of operation set forth in this document supersede
any and all rights outside the boundaries of this document. Planet Earth
Network, PEN, all PEN distribution files and logos are copyright 1993 HUB-LA
and may not be altered. Alteration without permission is in violation of all
applicable copyright laws.
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<20> HUB-LA <20>
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HUB-LA is a privately held venture, funded by Gary Inman and Bruce Vigil.
Gary Inman is the Sysop/Owner of West Los Angeles BBS.
Bruce Vigil is the Sysop/Owner of Skeleton Crew BBS a subsidiary of
Vigil Ltd.
HUB-LA is the HOST BBS for Planet Earth Network which in turn transmits from
West Los Angeles BBS, West Los Angeles, CA.
Gary Inman Bruce Vigil
Planet Earth Network Planet Earth Network
1817 S. Holt Ave 2436 Penmar Ave Apt B
Los Angeles, CA 90035 Venice, CA 90291-5049
West Los Angeles BBS - PEN Host
Data: 310-838-9229 v.FC 28.8k (public line)
310-559-5333 v.32bis USR/DS (members)
310-559-5334 v.FC 28.8k (members)