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4ColorNet/Comic Book Net Information Package 11/94
4CN/CBN Network Guidelines
4CN/CBN is a mail network created to provide comics fans with
a place to come and talk about the latest comics, creators and other things
that most comics fans seem to have in common or enjoy.
Hopefully you already know how to set up a mail net on your BBS and we will
continue under the assumption that you do. If you do NOT know, or are unclear
as to anything that follows, please call one of the BBSes which you will find
listed later in the nodelist.
These guidelines are the basic "rules" of CBN/4CN. With the
steadfast opinion that too many rules makes things rather stuffy and can
scare away sysops and callers, we will try to keep it to a simple few...
THE BULK OF THIS TEXT FILE IS COMMON SENSE STUFF BUT IS INCLUDED FOR THOSE
SYSOPS WHO HAVE NEVER PARTICIPATED ON A NET OR AREN'T POSITIVE WHAT NEEDS
TO BE DONE. The primary function of having these guidelines is to have
something concrete to refer to should the need ever arise.
Keep in mind that these aren't set in stone and can be changed or waived if
the need arises. The Net Administrators have the final say on any changes
but we doubt there will be many.
First some quick definitions;
HOST
A selected Sysop or user who is responsible for maintaining the quality
and traffic in a conference.
NET ADMINSTRATORS
A group of five (5) elected/nominated sysops and Hosts that "manage" the
net and it's day to day workings. The Net Adminstrators are in charge of
managing the net. This ranges from keeping things running smoothly to
ironing out any problems that occur. The Net Adminstrators may be voted
out of their positions individually or as a whole by a majority vote of
participating sysops. The structure of the Net Administrators is two (2)
QWK based sysops, (from CBN/4CN), two (2) FIDO based sysops, (CBN) and
one HOST.
NODE
A BBS that participates in 4CN/CBN.
Now The Guidelines.....
TO BE ACCEPTED
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Although almost nobody will be turned down for acceptance into the network,
we do reserve the right to deny anyone access to CBN/4CN, for
any reason, at any time, without notification.
To be accepted, you need to do the following, some of which is common sense:
*** Read these guidelines and agree to them.
*** Locate a BBS from the file 4CNCBN.LST and make contact with the SysOp
of that BBS.
*** Completely fill out, "sign" and date the application (4CNCBN.APP),
and upload it as a file or message to the aforementioned BBS.
The BBS then has the responsibility to inform the rest of the net that
the new NODE/BBS is ready.
*** Carry the required conferences as listed in 4CNCBN.CON.
*** SysOps should make COMICxxx.ZIP available as a (FREE) download to all
users of your system. xxx is the month and year of the file update.
(COMIC124.ZIP Would be the Info File updated December 1994 (12)[9]4)).
Although it's not a requirement, be sure to post an announcement,
logon screen or a bulletin to your users about the addition of
CBN/4CN on your BBS. ANSI and ASCII screens are provided
within the CBN/4CN Information Package and may be freely
edited.
HOW THE NET OPERATES
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*** CBN/4CN is FREE. The only money that will leave your pocket
is for your phone bill.
*** The Net Administrators have the power to append, modify or delete any of
these guidelines as stated below.
*** It is the right of the Net Administrators to add new guidelines at any
time or to get rid of or modify any pre-existing guidelines. It will be
up to every network SysOps to re-read these guidelines after revisions
have been made.
*** All of the guidlines, requirements and policies of CBN/4CN
are subject to change based on the needs of the Net. If you disagree with
any changes, additions or deletions then it is your duty to inform the
rest of the Net. Silence is the same as saying "Yes". If you still
disagree with any changes, additions or deletions, after discussion(s)
with the Net Administrators that affect your decision to comply with the
changes deletions or additions, then it is your choice to leave and to
inform the remaining Net Administrators of your removal from CBN/4CN.
*** ALL CBN/4CN SysOps are required to relay mail, at the minimum,
three times a week with their BBS unless it is completely impossible
or unavoidable. (Like a system crash or vacation. In the case of a
vacation though it would be nice if you and another BBS created a
"vacancy plan" where one would cover for the other.
*** Existing BBSes should readily help any new BBS or NODE with the
initial set up of CBN/4CN on their BBS.
*** If any BBS runs a "subscription BBS", that BBS should provide a FREE
account for mail relays to any BBS or NODES that have been approved
to poll mail from that BBS.
*** The Net Administrators must be informed of all new BBSes or NODES that
are accepted into the net via the EDITOR'S OFFICE conference.
YOUR MISSION, SHOULD YOU DECIDE TO ACCEPT IT.....
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*** If for any reason you are turned down from a particular BBS you may
simply find another one to poll mail from.
*** BBSes must remove another BBS or NODE's access to CBN/4CN
as soon as possible, when asked to by result of a vote.
*** All CBN/4CN SysOps must abide by generally accepted
administrative decisions. If you do not agree with one you may request
that it be put to a vote.
*** As is the case with virtually ANY network,you will be held accountable
for the actions of your users within the Net, as well as any BBS or
Nodes polling Netmail from you. Additionally, you must, when informed
by a Conference Host of a problem user, take action as soon as possible.
*** BBSs and nodes must lock out any user from CBN/4CN that the
Net Administrators have found not to have lived up to the CBN/4CN
standards, such as repetitively using foul language.
*** All CBN/4CN .QWK taglines should begin with the following:
CBN/4CN or 4CN/CBN
and should contain the BBSes phone number, city and state.
Example: 4CN/CBN: The Daily Planet BBS * (301)831-8057 * Comics & TriBBS!
*** All Network Sysops should monitor the EDITOR'S OFFICE conference.
This is where important net information and news will be posted by other
Net Administrators.
THE BREAD AND BUTTER
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*** Required conferences - There are only two conferences that are
required to be echoed by all BBS's who carry CBN/4CN.
1. Editor's Office
2. The Bullpen
*** Editor's Office is to be seen and used only by CBN/4CN
SysOps and Co-SysOps, NOT their users. Hosts ARE allowed access though.
*** 4CNCBN.CON contains the current CBN/4CN conference listing.
(You will be notified if and when this file is updated.) A description
of each CBN/4CN conference is included within the 4CNCBN.CON
file.
*** New conferences may be added, as well as old conferences being deleted.
*** Any CBN/4CN Sysop or user may suggest a new conference be
added or deleted or a change in conference name. In the case of an
addition, a Host MUST be assigned before a new conference goes online.
*** A one-third (1/3) "yes" vote based on the total number of CBN/4CN
(the day starting the vote) is required to add or delete conferences.
Only CBN/4CN SysOps and Hosts may vote.
One (1) vote per person will be tallied. Voting will take place for a
period of 15 days. All ballots will be tallied by someone appointed by
the Net Administrators. Conferences will be added and deleted on the
first day of the month following the vote.
*** The Net Administrators have the final approval as to a conference being
placed into or removed from the Net.
*** Pursuant to the Electronics Communications Privacy Act of 1986,
18 USC 2510 et. seq., all BBS SysOps and users participating in
CBN/4CN, MUST be made aware that there are "NO" facilities
provided by the Net for sending or receiving private mail. Although a
message may be marked as "private", users and SysOps must be aware that
all SysOps in CBN/4CN and users with high enough security
(SysOps, Co-SysOps, etc...) will be able to read any message made
private.
*** Don't ya just LOVE legal stuff?!?! ;)
*** Permission is also given to use any message posted in CBN/4CN for
any purpose, provided the author of the message and CBN/4CN are
given proper credit as the source of the message.
CONFERENCE HOSTS
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*** Hosts are an important part of any network. Without a strong Host, a
conference can quickly die or become out of control.
*** Hosts will be appointed for each conference, and will be responsible
for starting conversations and to see that things don't get out of hand.
*** Hosts are responsible for;
1- Enforcing all CBN/4CN Guidelines and notifying CBN/4CN Sysops
via their BBS of any problem users, through the Editor's Office
conference.
2- Keeping messages on-topic. Obviously, as is the case with any type
of conversation, the conversation may stray from the topic. This is
ok as long as it doesn't become to crazy or out of hand.
3- Not allowing users to "flame" others.
4- Helping users to the best of their ability.
5- Most importantly, keep your conference exciting! The job of Host
is much more than being a "policeman", and in fact the less
"police-ing" that you do, the better. If a user is violatng the
guidelines, calmly explain to them what they are doing wrong.
(Check your ego and personal beliefs at the door. You obviously
may express opinions, but do not hold anyone else's against them.
If someone thinks your favorite writer or artist sucks, don't take
it as a personal flame.)
IF WE HAD "RULES", THEY'D SAY....
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*** All CBN/4CN conferences are subject to the following
guidelines, which any user in any CBN/4CN conference must
be made aware of, and must follow.
1- REAL Names Only! Aliases are NOT allowed in any CBN/4CN
Conference. All SysOps are responsible for ensuring that only real
names are used when entering a message into any CBN/4CN
Conference. If you absolutely MUST use an alias we ask that you
please "sign" your name to your messages.
2- No "Flaming"! This is a Clean Network. Any user found to be
slandering others, being abusive, discriminating a person because
of their race, creed, color, sexual preference, culture or sex will
be dealt with accordingly.
3- No Illegal Activities! Any talk of illegal activities in any
CBN/4CN conference may result in the user being locked
out of the Net. (Absolutely NO adult-only (sexual oriented) messages
are to be sent via CBN/4CN.
4- Limit BBS Advertising. BBS ads are not encouraged, remember that
the SysOp pays the phone bills to carry CBN/4CN. If you
wish to place a BBS Ad on CBN/4CN, please post a single
message in the SplashPage Conference.
5- No foul language! A lot of comic collectors and fans are kids. We
don't want to be responsible for little Johnny using the "F" word
at dinner with the local clergyman.
6- Use your best judgment. If you wouldn't like it done to you, then
don't do it to others. Remember what your mother said; "If you
can't say something nice, don't say anything at all."
*** Violators will be warned ONCE! The second offense will result in the
violator being removed from the Net.
YIKES! MORE LEGAL STUFF!
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*** This is a legal agreement between YOU, the network users, and the
administrators of 4CN/CBN. By applying for and/or using CBN/4CN
you are agreeing to be bound by the guidelines and conditions contained
in this file and all files relating to the operation of CBN/4CN
*** CBN/4CN, 4CN/CBN and all related files are (c) 1994 The Net Administrators.
CBN/4CN is a free message network that earns no income for
any participating BBS, sysop or host. The Net Administrators may and
most likely will change as time goes on. NO ONE person owns anything
about this net other than the equipment they use to access it. It's
non-tangible and holds no value other than to serve as a means of
communications between participating members.
*** You are granted the right to use the name and logo for PROMOTIONAL
PURPOSES ONLY.
*** The Net Administrators and member sysops shall be free of any and all
claims. Each Node shall hold harmless CBN/4CN from any wrong doing
caused by any user of CBN/4CN or the operation of CBN/4CN.
*** "Excelsior!" (Hey, if Stan Lee can say it, why can't I?)