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RecoverNet is a mail network oriented towards members of 12 Step Fellowships
and others who are recoving or seeking recovery from Alcoholism or Drug
Addiction. All are welcome to participate but, are asked to limit there
sharing to their own experiences.
You'll be amazed how many users who call your system will be interested in
RecoverNet. We recovering folks lurk everywhere. [g]
To become a RecoverNet node simply complete the RECOVER.APP and send it to:
LifeLine (12 Step Oriented) BBS
4160 Admiralty Way, #1A
Marina Del Rey, Ca 90292
Or, send it electronically to the board at (310)823-6686 or any RecoverNet
node. It won't take long to get you set up.
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Network Guidlines
There will be few 'policies' for the net and the ones that do exist will
be treated much as the Traditions are in the fellowships. People will be
made aware of problems and will be asked to conform to the guidlines of the
network.
1. All conferences will allow the use of an ALIAS (FAKE NAME) but, all
MUST be in good taste. The decision on this rests SOLELY with the Network
SysOp (me...) If you wish to post with your real name it is your decision.
2. Because of the nature of the network all participants are requested
to respect the anonymity of others.
3. Play nice with the other kids and share your toys.
4. The RecoverNet Admin conference must be carried on all nodes and must
be set to PRIVATE. You are expected to monitor the conference closely. I
don't send a ton of private messages to each SysOp but, send a few to ALL.
It doesn't take but a minute to skim through the messages as this is not
a very busy conference.
5. The Recovernet News conference must be carried on all nodes and must
be set to public. It is also READ ONLY. There is a 'user' conference for
users to post requests, problems, etc. This is where I post info on the
net that applies to everyone. Very slow conference so please read it.
6. There are NO provisions for PRIVATE messages within the network.
For now that's all there is on policies and I hope the list doesn't
grow to large.
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Mail Transfer Methods
RECOVERNET is available via the QWK Packet method. NetSysOps serving
as hubs will be given access to special mail system hooks to facilitate
the fastest possible mail transfers. Transfers can be accomplished at
virtually any time since the system NEVER shuts down for events.
We also have hubs which provide RecoverNet via FIDO.
A special option of having your mail packets pre-scanned and ready for
download is be available, if you pick up your packets directly from
LifeLine. Other WC hubs may offer this feature; it's up to the SysOp.
Boy do I wish other BBS softwares would use this feature. It's a real
time saver.
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System Login Process
There are two NETSYSOP options for logging on to LifeLine:
The first is !FIRST LAST PASSWORD - This option takes you directly to
the mail door, completely bypassing the BBS. Once your mail runs are
completed you can Quit to the board or issue Goodbye. MAKE NOTE OF
THE ! IN FRONT OF THE LOGON INFORMATION.
The second is *FIRST LAST PASSWORD - This option takes you directly
to the Main Menu of the BBS. Then go to the Message Menu and select
[A]utomated Mail.
You will find the prompt system at LifeLine has been highly customized.
But, the only prompts that should effect you are as follows:
All Menus end with the word command - File Command, Message Command,
Main Command.........
The keystroke for joining a conference is C (Change Conference) from any
menu.
The keystroke for accessing the mail door is A (Automated Mail) from
the Message Menu.
For those using Robocomm 4.x or higher, I have included LIFE.WPF
which contains a special prompt file for LifeLine. It has been tested
thoroughly and will work fine. I set up your account ready for Robo,
with the exception of conference selections. Robocomm will take full
advantage of the Wildcat fast login feature.
**A quick way to select/deselect conferences with Wildcat BBS software is
to do it from the Message Menu the first time, rather than from the mail
door. This is because in the mail door you must select each conference
individually, while from the Message Menu you can do so by groups. Just
use the command P (Preselect Conferences) from the Message Menu.
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Hubs
Currently there are hubs accross the country available for you to call.
We are trying to establish at least one reliable hub in each state
and/or country as may be appropriate. Hubs are noted in the RCVNET.NOD
file.
Well, I can't think of anything else right now. The network is growing
steadily. If you come up with something, let me know.
Bob Gibson
SysOp: LifeLine BBS