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          The People's echo mail Network message exchange, New York
     
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      PetNET(tm) Echo mail Network conference descriptions & rules v0.8  
         (c) Copyright 1994 PetNET(tm) New York, all rights reserved.    
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  Thank you for your interest in PetNET(tm).  We are a people's run,
  open minded network and we don't want to over burden anyone with an
  encyclopedia of do's and dont's.
  But there are a few rules that must be maintained for the smooth flow of
  mail throughout the system, and everyone's enjoyment, like on any net.
  Please try and HELP us keep the rules to simple common sense ones.
  
  
  GENERAL  RULES
  
  In accordance with the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986,
  it is unlawful for a person who is not a member of this Network and/or
  does not meet the requirements for access to any conference(s), to 
  intentionally intercept, or use any messages or message portions from 
  such conference(s).  It is also unlawful for any person who is authorized
  to have access to any conference(s) to intentionally disclose messages or
  message portions from that conference to any person who does not have
  access to it.
  
  A user, HUB, NODE, BBS System, SysOp, Co-SysOp in other words ANYONE, that
  should be threatening with legal action against any legal entity i.e. a
  Network, PetNET(tm) Network, another user, HUB, NODE, BBS System, SysOp,
  Co-SysOp in other words ANYONE, will be immediately banned from PetNET(tm).
  
  There are no facilities for private messages on any PetNET(tm) conference,
  including restricted conferences and all messages no matter how they are
  marked can be read by any Network's Administration staff, members,
  designee(s), SysOp, Co-SysOp, participating BBS's SysOp's and their
  designee(s), with authorized access.

  Since this network is accessible to people of all ages, foul language and
  profanity is not permitted.  We do not allow personal attacks on indivi-
  duals, nor flaming.  You may politely criticize a person's thoughts, but
  not the person.
  
  The English language is the ONLY official, permitted language of this
  network, in ALL messages regardless of their status and placement.
  Except when a writer of a message quotes from another message, book
  or text, and in that case an accompanying translation at the bottom
  of the quoted text MUST be provided.

  All messages posted on PetNET(tm) are the property of and the opinion
  of their writers, and not the local BBS, Hubs, Nodes, their SysOps,
  Co-sysop or their aides.
  Quotations from other source(s) must have the prior approval of the
  original author, or publication.  For example, if you want to quote
  text from an article in the New York Times magazine, you must have
  the newspaper's written permission, and include the appropriate credit
  to the author and (or) source.

  The use of encoded or encrypted messages, (including signatures), are
  not permitted on the PetNET(tm) network.  If it is that private, please
  use mail, or other more secure means of transmitting your data.

  No participant shall initiate, discuss, promote, or in any way condone
  any activity, in the PetNET(tm) message, or files areas, which would
  violate: Local, City, State, US, International, or Humanitarian written,
  or unwritten (common sense) laws.  Courtesy, and respect is to be followed.
  
  PetNET(tm) shall NOT support (or allow) data, (messages or files), of
  any kind, that has to do with hacking, phreaking, piracy, illegal access
  to computer systems, though it shall not be responsible, in any way, for 
  such, occurring, due to the actions of it's participants or other Systems.
  
  Users should not over quote when replying to a message.  A few lines of
  text, needed to establish the context of your reply and refresh people's
  memories shall be tolerated, but not more. All signatures should be 
  limited to 2 lines.
  
  Posting of PetNET(tm) messages into other networks is not permitted,
  nor is posting of other networks messages, and (or) advertising of
  other networks, commercial goods, or services, on PetNET(tm), unless
  the consent is given by the PetNET Administration.
  
  Any transactions, damages, lawsuits, law breaking, occurring as a result
  of any messages or data exchange on PetNET(tm) network or any partici-
  pating BBS's, are the sole responsibility of those initiating and (or)
  originating such actions, transactions, damages, lawsuits, law breaking,
  message postings, or data exchange (files and, or, messages).

  A Node/Hub SysOp who will be asked by a conference moderator, or the 
  Network Administrator and her designee(s) to correct a technical problem, 
  or remove the network access of a user as a result of an offense, must 
  immediately acknowledge the receipt of message(s) sent to him/her, and 
  proceed to correct, or act as requested.
  
  No Hub/Node is to delete, modify, edit or censor in any respect, any
  messages coming in or out of their systems, UNLESS it's from one of
  their users who is in VIOLATION of a PetNET rule, or guideline.  This
  particularly applies to all messages from/to the Network Administration,
  Net Supervisor(s), Moderators, Conference Liaison, NetSysOps, and their
  designee(s), which are vital to be passed on to all participating Systems
  in the Official, unaltered state, to read and act upon.
  
  The Net Administrator or it's designee(s) might, will, and should be
  entitled to freely:  Copy, Delete, Edit, Censor, Move, Make Public,
  Sell, Disclose to Authorities, any, and all messages, or data, that
  entered the network, at their sole discretion, without any notice
  given, prior consent, or payment needed, from anyone.

  The use of color ANSI or RIP graphics, are not permitted on this net,
  except in the specialized conferences, - where and when indicated.
  
  Conference moderators/descriptions will be approved by the PetNET(tm)
  Administration or their designee(s).
  The Administration reserves the right to revoke conference Moderator
  status at it's discretion.
  It also reserves the right to over rule moderations if it sees fit.

  All participating HUBS/NODES and Moderators should ALWAYS keep track
  of the latest official network file updates (PETNET?.ZIP) and download
  it, making sure they stay informed with the latest changes in policies.


  ALIASES
  
  The use of aliases or handles are NOT permitted on PetNET(tm).
  Participants must use their real, legal names, except in special
  conference(s), where aliases might be allowed.
  
  CONFERENCE RULES
  
  Each conference should usually have a moderator who will be in charge of
  that conference.  From time to time, we might be looking for a qualified
  conference moderator.  If you feel you can handle being a conference
  moderator, express your desire in a message to your SysOp, or the Network
  Administrator, in the P_ChitChat conference.
  In the absence of an appointed moderator, network SysOps, the PetNET(tm)
  Administrator and/or it's designee(s) will temporarily oversee the smooth
  flow of the conference(s).
  Participants, must keep their messages on the topic of the conferences,
  following Moderator's requests, and immediately stop the flow of messages
  if they should be required to.
  Moderations will be posted publicly in the conference where the violation 
  occurred.  If a user wishes to discuss it further, they must move the 
  discussion to the P_Mod&User conference.

  VIOLATIONS
  
  Upon violation of any of the above guidelines, users will be publicly
  notified by either the Node BBS's SysOp, a conference moderator, or the
  PetNET(tm) Administrator or its designee(s).
  Important:  Unless specified, you MUST timely respond to ALL messages
  ~~~~~~~~~   of moderation, addressed to you, stating that you will coope-
  rate and correct all, and any of the problem(s) you've been moderated for.
  First violation will bring an informal warning.
  Upon a second offense, a formal warning will be issued.
  A third offense can result in either a temporary, or permanent suspension 
  from the conference(s), the Network, or the BBS, depending upon the
  seriousness of the offense.
  Please understand that your local SysOp carrying the Network is required
  to enforce these suspensions and lockouts of offenders who access the
  Network through their BBS, regardless of your membership status or access
  level with the particular BBS you are accessing PetNET(tm) through.
  PetNET(tm) Administration reserves the right to also administer warnings,
  suspensions or lockouts without prior warning if it deems it necessary.

  These rules, conference names, and descriptions are (c) Copyright 1994
  PetNET(tm), New York, any reproduction, modification or usage is 
  expressly prohibited, except the inclusion in any appropriate Screens
  or Bulletins made available to users that have, or will have access to 
  the PetNET(tm) network.
  
  The conference names and descriptions are subject to change, discontinue,
  at any time, without prior or advance notice given to you, or (and) any
  Nodes, and at the sole discretion of the PetNET(tm) Administration or
  its designee(s).



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          PetNET(tm) Network - Conferences List and Descriptions     
       (c) Copyright 1994 PetNET(tm) New York, all rights reserved.  
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  P_Cats        They're soft and sleek, comfort us with their purring
          and greet you with a soft meow!  Share with us your
                "tails" of your favorite cat. Items to be discussed 
                include general cat care, feeding, veterinary advice, 
                and showing.

  P_Dogs        The conference dedicated to none other than "man's best
          friend" - our ever faithful dogs.  Discussion includes
                but is not limited to such items as dog care, health,
                feeding, training, breeding and showing dogs.

  P_Fish        Here's the place to find out everything you need to
          know about keeping fish as pets at home in an aquarium.
                All kinds of aquarium fish are covered, fresh and salt
                water.
  
  P_Rabbits     Easter is not the only time to be thinking about
       bunnies.  They make delightful household pets all year
                round.  Find out about different types of rabbits and 
                how easy they are to care for.

  P_SmAnimals   A unique conference for small animals, where all
     interested in such pets as guinea pigs, ferrets,
                hamsters, gerbils, rats, mice and the like, meet here 
                and talk in their own spot.
  
  P_Rep_Snake   This is the reptiles and snakes conference, the place
     for discussions about the care and maintenance of
                reptiles, snakes and other related matters.

  P_Horses      You don't have to own a horse to join us here in the
        horse conference, all that's required is a love for
                these steeds.

  P_ChitChat    If a conversation has gotten off the topic to be
      included in a specialized conference, this is the spot
                for you to continue talking with your friends.
                * All Hubs/Nodes are required to carry this conf. *

  P_Exotic      This is the conference for any exotic pets you may have
        who don't fit into the other conferences.  It can
                include such animals as Vietnamese pot bellied pigs, 
                wolf hybrids, monkeys, etc.

  P_Wildlife    This is the place for discussion about any experiences
      you've had with wildlife animals.  Issues having to do
                with animals which are not kept as domesticated pets 
                are covered here.

  P_Birds       The conference for "our fine feathered friends"
         - our birds.  This area covers birds that are being
                kept as pets.  For discussion about watching and 
                spotting wild birds, please see the wildlife conf.
  
  P_NetSysOp    This is the Network SysOp conference.  Access is
      restricted to the Network SysOps, and PetNET(tm) 
                Administration only.  * All Hubs/Nodes are required 
                to carry this conference *
  
  P_Mod&SysOp   Restricted to the Conference Liason, Network SysOps
     and Moderators only.  It is intended only for Network
                SysOps, Moderators, and PetNET(tm) staff, to discuss
                conference descriptions, users problems, conferences
                activities, moderators policies, etc.  If you are a
                PetNET Moderator, please ask your SysOp to allow you
                access to this conference, and download the latest
                PETNET?.ZIP file for guidelines.
                Hubs and Nodes may propose the addition or 
                modification of conferences by leaving mail in either 
                P_Mod&SysOp or the P_ChitChat conferences.
                * All Hubs/Nodes are required to carry this conference,
                and grant users filling Moderator positions full access 
                to it *
  
  P_CLUmour     This is the Clean Humor conference.  Remember people of
       all ages have access to this network, so let's keep it
                clean.  Give us your best jokes.
  
  P_ Mod&User   This is the Moderator and User conference. In this
     conference, users and moderators can work out problems
                or differences they may have regarding Network rules.
                This conference is forced private, in order to
                eliminate unwanted side opinions from third parties.
                Make sure you correctly spell the names of your 
                message's recipients.
                * All Hubs/Nodes are required to carry this conf. *

  P_AnRights    This is the Animal Rights conference.  This can be a
      controversial topic so let's try to keep it civil.
                As anywhere else, you can criticize a person's ideas,
                but we do not allow personal attacks on individuals.

  P_Hardware    For discussions about computer hardware, this is the
      place for related matters.

  P_Software    This conference is for discussions on any kind of
      software.  Don't know what's the best program to get 
                the job done?  Is a program not doing what you think
                it should do?  Post a message here and perhaps someone 
                will be able to help you.
                Also a spot for the programmers and software developers
                to meet and share small software code that can be read
                by all callers.  It must contain an explanation of what
                it means, and its purpose, so that those unfamiliar with 
                its nature will be able to comprehend.
                
  P_ForSale     If you have an item for sale or trade, this is the
       conference in which you are welcome to post a personal 
                ad.  Please note that commercial advertising is not
                allowed. Same ads are welcome no more than once a week.

  P_Adoptions   This is the conference for Pet Adoptions.  You may post
     here if you have (or know of) an animal that is up for
                adoption and needs a home.  If you are looking to adopt 
                a pet, this is the place to check out.


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    Descriptions for the next conferences are due later, during 1994.   
                                                                        
    Would you please submit a proposed description for them?            
                                                                        
    Just use your common sense when posting, in the meantime.           
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  P_Abortion
  




  P_African/Americans
  




  P_Amiga
  




  P_Animations
  




  P_ArtGallery
  




  P_Artificial Intelligence
  


   

  P_Audio       If you can hear it - it can be discussed here.
         Anything that relates to the contents of Stereo
                Review, Audio Magazine, Car Stereo, Audiophile or
                other sound related magazine will be in here.  From
                frequencies to pink noise, from speakers to crossovers,
                it will all be here.  Ask questions, form a debate,
                critique a new product, exchange ASCII parameters of 
                wiring diagrams or anything that sparks your fancy.



  P_Automobiles
  




  P_Aviation
  




  P_Bbs Ads
  




  P_Bbsing
  




  P_Beatles
  




  P_Bible
  




  P_Biking
  




  P_Biology
  




  P_Books
  




  P_British
  




  P_Business
  




  P_Cad
  




  P_Catholics
  




  P_CdRoms
  




  P_Cellular
  




  P_Chess
  




  P_Classical Music
  




  P_Collecting
  




  P_College
  




  P_Comics
  




  P_Commodore
  




  P_Communications
  




  P_Crimes
  




  P_Cuisine/Recipes
  




  P_Databases
  




  P_Debate
  




  P_Desqview
  




  P_Disabled
  




  P_Doors
  




  P_Drinking
  


  


  P_Electronics   Electricity is a wonderful thing.  What this
     conference covers is basically anything that uses
                  it.  From complete units like a cd player to its
                  components like diodes, lasers and that sort of 
                  thing.  It's all up for discussion.  Whether you 
                  want to discuss an awesome new product or tell 
                  others how to build their own project, this is the
                  place to do it.




  P_Entertainment
  




  P_Environmental
  




  P_Europe
  




  P_Fashion   Here we talk about designing fashion, fashion designers,
     shows, fashion photographers, fashion clones, and related
              issues. You might come across a real, famous fashion
              designer who will respond to you.



  
  P_Fire/EMS  Here, our fire fighters, emergency medical personnel,
    other support personnel and anyone else interested in
              these professions or just excited by these activities, 
              can discuss about all related aspects.
  

  P_Financial
  




  P_Flight Simulators
  




  P_Frank Zappa
  




  P_French
  




  P_Games
  




  P_Gay/Lesbians
  




  P_Genealogy
  




  P_German
  




  P_Golf
  




  P_Graphics
  




  P_Greek
  




  P_Ham Radio
  




  P_Handyman
  




  P_Health
  




  P_Health Food
  




  P_History
  




  P_HIV/ARC/AIDS
  




  P_Hobbies
  




  P_Horror
  




  P_Howard Stern   The radio personality Howard Stern is currently
     based in NYC.  He's being broadcast on about 16
                   radio stations around the country.  He has also had
                   a syndicated television show and Pay Per View
                   specials.  You may also know him from his "E!" 
                   entertainment channel Interview show.  He has also 
                   made numerous appearances on the "Late Show" with 
                   David Letterman and the "Tonight Show" with Jay
                   Leno.  He has been considered controversial by
                   some, but humorous by others. Although Howard can
                   bring out the worst in some people who do not like 
                   his show, pls. keep the posts civil.
                   
  
  P_Hunting and Fishing
  




  P_Hippies
  




  P_Interviewing
  




  P_Investors
  




  P_Ireland
  




  P_Japan
  




  P_Jazz Music
  




  P_Jewish
  




  P_Job Seeking
  




  P_Jobs Available
  




  P_Kids
  




  P_Landlord & Tenant
  




  P_Lans
  




  P_Laptop Computers
  




  P_Latino
  




  P_Law
  




  P_Lotto
  




  P_Macs
  





  P_Madonna     This conference will be an open area to discuss any
       and all aspects of Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone's
                musical, theatre and public career.  Generally it is
                open to debate all good points, bad points, new
                information, breaking stories, album, concert, or
                press release dates or information, controversies and
                any other aspect concerning Madonna.  Please make a
                note that all vulgarity, no matter how relevant, is
                NOT allowed in any PetNET(tm) conferences.




  P_Manage Weight
  




  P_Marketing
  




  P_Math
  




  P_Medical
  




  P_Michael Jackson
  




  P_Midi
  




  P_Modeling   Here we talk about professional modeling, pageants,
     fashion, fashion photographers, modeling scams, and a
               variety of related issues.  Every once in a while, if
               you're lucky, you might even come across a real, live
               professional model who will respond to you.



  P_Modem Addicts
  
  



  P_Monkees
  




  P_Movies
  




  P_Mystery
  




  P_Mysticism
  




  P_Networks
  




  P_News Media
  




  P_New Users
  




  P_Orient
  




  P_OS/2
  




  P_ParaDox
  




  P_Parents
  




  P_Phil Collins
  




  P_Philosophy
  




  P_Photo/Video   A place for discussing Photography and Video as a
     hobby, art, and from the technical point of view.
                  The kind of pictures you like to take, as well as
                  what type of equipment, films & cameras.  Lighting,
                  and sound issues for the Video fans, etc.  Users
                  assist others with help if they need, or request it.
                  They exchange hints on how, and where to take the
                  best pictures & videos of wildlife, family and any 
                  other photogenic subjects.






  P_Poetry
  




  P_Politics
  




  P_Pop Music
  




  P_Pro Choice
  




  P_Programming
  




  P_Pro Life
  




  P_Psychology
  




  P_Quick Basic
  




  P_Rap Music
  




  P_Real Estate
  




  P_Religion
  




  P_Resumes
  




  P_Rhythm & Blues
  




  P_Rock & Roll
  




  P_Security
  




  P_Scandinavia
  




  P_Scanners/Swl
  




  P_School
  




  P_Sci-fi
  




  P_Science
  




  P_Scotland
  




  P_Scuba Dive
  




  P_Singles
  




  P_Skiing
  




  P_Smoking
  




  P_Sports
  




  P_Spreadsheets
  




  P_Standards
  




  P_Star Trek
  




  P_Strange
  

 
 
 
  P_Taglines    Offline mail reading is becoming an important part of
      enjoying contacting BBSes.  In addition to providing
                better use of BBS resources, offline reading and
                replying gives the user a chance to better express his
                or her feelings on a subject.  And, the addition of a
                tagline allows us a moment of wittiness.  Tagline
                hunting has become a hobby in and of itself.  In this
                conference users share taglines, both those that are
                witty alone, and those that must be seen in context to
                truly be appreciated.
                Warning! stealing other's taglines is recognized legal.



  P_Taxes/Accounting
  




  P_Teachers
  




  P_Teens   This conference is mainly for teens only.  If there is
     something that affects today's teens, it should be posted
            in here.  If you are a teen and want to make a friend, or
            have a problem, post it.  If you want to talk to others
            about your teenage experiences, do it. Talk about your
            relationships or ask how to start one.  The discussions
            objectives here, are to try to ease the difficulties and 
            glorify the good times during adolescence...




  P_Television
  




  P_The Future
  




  P_Treasure Hunting
  




  P_TurboC
  




  P_TurboPascal
  




  P_Unix
  




  P_Vacation
  




  P_Virus/Hack Info
  




  P_Vegetarian
  




  P_Virtual Reality
  




  P_Visual Basic
  




  P_Windows
  




  P_Women
  




  P_Writers
   
