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     ChristNet Operating Guidelines           Updated: Apr 2, 1994
 
The ChristNet Christian Fellowship Network (hereafter referred to  as 
ChristNet,  CCFN or "the Net" is a  multi-tier   computer  /telephone  
communications   network   comprised of  one  Network  Host  Bulletin 
Board System and several participating HUBS and NODES.

CCFN  is operated as a "public service".  The  Believer's  Board Com-
puter  Ministry  (TBB) serves as the Network Host.   The  Network  is 
operated by  the Network Host SysOp, Randy Tincher, who is the NetHub 
Host.   The Network Host SysOp reserves the right to admit or  refuse 
any  BBS or SYSOP as a member of the Network. The Network Host  SysOp  
further reserves the right to remove or suspend "network access"   of 
any   individual  node for any action considered detrimental  to  the 
goals, spirit or quality of CCFN, as well as failure to abide by  the 
operating guidelines.

The Manangement staff of ChristNet consists of serveral key people:

        Randy Tincher - NetHost SysOp
        Curtis Taylor - Conference Co-oridinator
        ...and several Host(ess) for each individual Forum.

Net Host BBS  Operations

The  Network  Host BBS equipment is NOT the property  of  any  system 
relaying   the   ChristNet Christian Fellowship Network.   No  claims  
may be made against  the software and/or  hardware  that  "comprises"  
the  Network Host BBS.  All software and  hardware required   to  run 
the Net Host BBS is either officially registered or privately   owned 
and used with permission by "The Believer's Board Computer Ministry".  
The CCFN is not owned by the nodes, but rather by the NetHost System.

Acceptance to determined by the NetHost Sysop.  All applications  are 
to be E-Mailed to TBB Computer Ministries at:

                      (714) 457-1019/1020/1021

    Approved ChristNet HUBS may bring on Nodes which they approve with
out an approval process from the NetHost SysOp; an application sent to
Randy Tincher is still required by the HUB.  The sponsoring  HUBS will
be held accountable for the Nodes they bring online.

     ChristNet  is  a "no fee" network.  The expenses of  the  network 
operation  may  be offset by "grace giving" from any of the  Nodes  or 
callers of the network.  No Node may charge it's callers  specifically 
for access to the CCFN.

BBS/Network Software

     Network members must use lawfully registered software as  defined
by  the  respective software author's documentation  such  as  K-Mail, 
Rnet, Qnet, RoseMail, Tnet, QWiKerNet, MkNet and TriNet, etc for their 
echo transfers.
 
     Network members must use lawfully registered software as  defined 
by  the  respective software author's documentation such  as  PCBoard, 
GAP,  Wildcat!, Spitfire, Searchlight, TriTel, RBBS, UltraBBS,  Remote 
Access and QBBS, etc for their Node operation.

     The  Network  Host  SysOp reserves the right  to  decline  and/or 
terminate  access  to  the Network to  those  individuals  failing  to 
operate  with the properly registered or purchased software  used  for 
netmail operations.

Acceptance to CCFN is determined by the NetHUB Host. All Applications 
are to be E-Mailed to TBB Computer Ministries at:

                      (714) 457-1019/1020/1021

     Pursuant  to the  Electronic Communications Privacy Act of  1986, 
18  USC 2510 et. seq., all BBS SYSOPs and users  participating  within 
CCFN,  must  be aware that there are no facilities  provided  by  the
Network  for sending or receiving confidential  electronic  communica-
tions.   Although CCFN maintains the capability and capacity to  send
and receive mail that is flagged as "Receiver-Only" or "Routed Mail.",  
mail  so  flagged  is  not to be considered  by  any  user  as  actual 
"private"  messages.   The  purpose of the  "R/O",  "Routed  Mail"  or 
"Point-to-Point"  flags  are in-tended solely to provide  a  means  to 
limit the possible number of nodes and/or users  that may have  access  
to the mail  for display purposes.

     All  participating Network SysOps must agree, as a  condition  of 
network  membership and participation,  that they will  notify  anyone 
reading  or exchanging messages within all CCFN conferences on  their
BBS of all network guidelines  and that ChristNet -  has no facilities  
for   exchanging  confidential  electronic  communications.   Suitable 
bulletins  and/or news displays should be placed in a prominent  place 
within  the users' viewing capabilities, indicating that no  confiden-
tial communications capabilities are available within the ChristNet -  
Network.  All messages posted in relayed conferences are deemed to  be 
public. Access policies to the private conferences must be  maintained  
to  restrict  access to only the private conference  members   as  de-
scribed  in these guidelines.  The ChristNet -   Christian  Fellowship 
Network,  nor  The Believer's Board and all member SysOps   assume  no 
accountability  or liability  whatsoever  for any violations  of  this 
policy by any and all users of the ChristNet -  Network.


Network Hub SysOps

     Network members must use lawfully registered software as  defined

     The  HUB SysOp is responsible for "enforcing" any/all  guidelines 
within  their  region.  The Hub SysOp must relay mail a  "minimum"  of 
once  daily unless it is  "technically impossible"  to do so.  No  Hub 
SysOp  should intentionally shut down for over (24) consecutive  hours  
without  first  making  provisions for the continued  relaying  of  it 
nodes.

     HUB Systems MUST carry ALL ChristNet Forums.

     When any Hub SysOp has been "notified"  by the Network Adminis-
     trator to  remove  the net access of a node the Hub SysOp should
     remove  the node's access  as soon as possible. In the event that
     the  Hub  SysOp "does  not"  comply with a  "node-access-removal"
     request, the  Hub SysOp's  access  may  be removed and the Region
     "assignment"  may  be passed to another.

     The Hub SysOp  has the "authority" to remove the access of one or 
     more of its nodes for one (1) day if the situation warrants  such
     an action.  Immediately  following  any node's  "access removal",
     the  Hub SysOp  needs to notify the removed node by voice and the
     Network Host SysOp by via voice or message in CN-Admin explaining
     the situation in full.

Conference Host(ess)

     Network members must use lawfully registered software as  defined

    Conference Host(ess) are appointed by the Network's Conference Co-
ordinator, Curtis Taylor.  If you are  interested in  Hosting a Forum,
please post directly to Curtis Taylor in Open Forum.

    The duties of the CH are described below:

     1)  Ensure  that message traffic is kept on topic   and  politely 
redirect off topic users to the "appropriate" conference. 

     2)  Notify  the CC of problems  regarding  config errors  such as
Duplicate Mail and Cross-Echoes.

     3) Notify the CC of a user who violates any and/or all conference
rules.

     4)  Do not flame or help fan the flames of a user who is "out  of 
line".  Report  the situation to his or her SysOp first.   If  actions 
continue, the CH may recommend the removal of the caller by posting to 
the Network CC.

     5)  Maintain  the friendly atmosphere within the  Conference  and 
make  the  new callers feel welcome.  Where  appropriate,  you  should 
assist  in  answering questions which relate to the  subject  of  your 
conference.

     6)  Post the Conference Rules at least once a month.

     7)  Always direct and maintain Conference communication in such a 
manner that glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ.


Network Guidelines

     While it  is not  the intent of  CCFN or the Network Host  SysOp
to  interfere  with any SysOps authority on his or her  own  BBS,  all 
relayed  conferences are subject to the jurisdiction of  these  guide-
lines.  These Network guidelines  are explained in detail  below   and 
ChristNet -   Network  SysOps are responsible  for  the   enforcement  
these Network guidelines.

     1.  No Illegal Activities: Any illegal activities, including  but 
not  limited  to   the  promotion of illegal  acts  and  promotion  of 
software  copyright  infringement  will  not  be  allowed  within  the 
ChristNet  Network.  Any such activities constitute a grievous  reason 
for  the removal of the node or hub from the Net, and may  necessitate 
compensatory action against the violator for any legal liabilities.

     2.  No Aliases/Handles: "Aliases"  must not  be used  anywhere in
CCFN  conferences, except the Women's and Men's Victims of Abuse con-
ferences.  We  are not telling you that you can not have aliased users
but if you do they must NOT be able to access or  enter messages  into
ANY of ChristNet's conferences, except the Women's and Men's - Victims
of Abuse conferences.  An  alias is defined as a name used by a caller
whose intent is to prevent identification  of the caller by the SysOps
and any other ChristNet Network  member.  SysOps of each participating
BBS are responsible for ensuring that only validated users are allowed
to exchange messages within conferences that are relayed by ChristNet.
Handles  are considered the  same as aliases.  People using Aliases in
the Victim's Forums must be known by  their actual  name  to the local
SysOp.

     3.  No Flames or Personal Attacks: Anyone found to be abusive  in 
nature, such as but not limited to, name calling, insults,  slanderous 
statements, arrogant or instigative posts or any other rude, lewd   or 
otherwise  obnoxious  behavior or comments, is to be removed from  the 
conference.  Further  occurrences  of this abuse will  result  in  the 
user(s)   being removed from the Network completely. The ChristNet -  
Christian  Fellowship  Network, The Believer's Board and   all  member 
SysOps   assume  no accountability or liability  whatsoever   for  any 
violations  of  this  policy by any and all  users  of  the  ChristNet 
Network. Network SysOps can and will be  held accountable  for failure 
to  remove  any user or users who make statements that  are   abusive, 
slanderous  or  demeaning   to any  individual,  group,   organization 
either social, political, theological or racial.

     4. Message Posting / Quoting:  All messages posted in the  echoed 
conferences   are  considered  public and readable  by  all  callers.  
Until   that  time, there is no method of sending  or  routing  mail.   
All  messages  remain the property of CCFN and as such shall  not  be  
copied onto  other message bases, or echoed on other networks.  Quot-
ing  must be  held  to an absolute minimum.  For all Conferences,   a  
five   line maximum must be adhered to.  As callers post in any  Con-
ference,  their agreement of this policy is acknowledged.

     5.  Configuration Errors: Network member SysOps MUST monitor  the 
CN-Admin  conference  on a timely basis to be aware  of  announcements
(conference  additions or deletions) or mail  regarding  configuration 
errors   (duplicates  and  cross-echoes). SysOps  must  "correct"  any 
detrimental  activity  coming  into the CCFN via their  board,  on  a
timely basis, including  but not limited to  duplicates, cross-echoes,  
abusive users and improper or excessive taglines.

     6. Forum  Requirements: ChristNet -  requires each  participating 
node   carry three "mandatory" conferences. They are  CN-Admin  (SysOp
and Conference Host communication with restricted access),  Open Forum
(our  conference  in common for all callers)  and  PRAYER/PRAISE  (the 
heart of a Christian's life).  The balance of the Conferences are  not 
mandatory however highly encouraged to be echoed.

     7.   Network  Taglines:  All posts are restricted  to  no   more  
than three (2) taglines.  Typically, one will be the callers  offline 
reader  and the second will be the mail door which processed the  QWK 
file.  The QWK relays tagline will look like the below and MUST  con-
tain the word "ChristNet" in the second position, following your Mail 
Tosser ID:

  KMail 3.01   ChristNet  Lake Forest, CA  714 457-1019/1020/1021
   ^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^  ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
   |          |  |        |  |                                      |
   Your SoftID   NetWork ID  Free space for your system's ID, or.....

     8. Network Related Discussions or Debates:  Network business will
be discussed in the ChristNet  Admin conference only. If a thread does 
develop elsewhere, move it into the CN-Admin conference.

     9.  Abusive Users or SysOps:  No offensive or  abusive  language. 
The use of any word, group of words, expression, comment,  suggestion, 
or  proposal  which  is profane, filthy,  lewd,  lascivious,  obscene, 
indecent,  or  that is demeaning ethnically or  racially  is  strictly 
prohibited  within the ChristNet Network.  Network member SysOps  must 
remove  any  users  from the echoes for flaming  and/or  fighting.  We 
cannot ask that users be removed as "users of your board" but if  they 
are a problem to ChristNet Network they must not have access to it.

    10.  This Network does not exist for  the benefit of, nor  will it
allow the promotions, or proselytizing of views, opinions, or  organi-
zations that  promote  anything contrary to the exaltation of the Lord
Jesus Christ, as described in our statement of faith.

     11. Resolution of disputes follow a chain of command.  A CH would
take matters to  the CC and  then if no resolution is reached, the Net
Hub SysOp will make a final determination.  A caller would first  post
their concern(s) to  the CH, if no resolution  is reached, the caller,
at their option, ask the  CC to review  the matter.  Finally, if there
is still no resolution, the caller may  ask the Net Host SysOp to make
a final determination.  Callers are encouraged to first ask the advise
of their Home Node SysOp when unsure of guidelines or procedures.

     12. PCBoard or similar BBS-Software-specific Macros:  PCBoard  or
similar  macros  are not to be used anywhere in the Network.  Although 
PCBoard  BBSs  will probably make up a majority of the  network,   the 
macros  it  supports  are NOT supported by   the  other  BBS  software 
packages.

     13.  ANSI and RIP In Messages: ANSI and RIP are permitted ONLY in
the ChristNet ANSI&RIP Forum and BBS Ads conferences.

     14. The management team of ChristNet Christian Fellowship Network
reserves all rights to terminate ANY and/or ALL discussions, or posts,
or threads which  have become  hostile, posted off-forum-topic, or for
any other  reason deemed necessary to maintain a "Christ-Like"  Forum
environment. ChristNet Management Team reserves these "rights" regard
-less of individual forum guidelines.

Making Amendments To These Network Guidelines

     Although the Network Host SysOp  is responsible  for implementing 
any  changes  to these guidelines, any ChristNet Node  or  Hub  Sysop, 
Forum  Host  or may request amendments to these  guidelines  from  the 
Network  Host  SysOp.   Such  requests or petitions  or  any  and  all 
discussions thereof MUST take place in the CN-Admin conference of  the 
ChristNet Network and no place else.

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