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VAFNET is an alternative network for use with FidoNet compatible software
(QWK hub available). We pass messages back and forth both in netmail and in
echomail conferences. In Vafnet, each node is welcomed and assisted in many
ways by other Vafnet members. We have active echomail areas and a growing
file echo selection. Our echomail traffic is growing every day, and are now
pulling more mail ever than before. Vafnet has a Veteran atmosphere than
can't be found in many other networks.
Vafnet has been in existence for a short period, and in that time, has
grown significantly. Our membership has changed from an inexperienced group
of local nodes to a more mature group of people from all over the United
States, Currently, we have over 20 nodes in Vafnet, and are expanding every
week!
* Why is Vafnet here?
Vafnet was started for a few reasons. When we created it, we wanted to
all types of Military personnel whether they be Army, Airforce, Marine or
just a Veteran with issues that need to be addressed plus serve teens,
adults, and others in the Military theater worldwide with a quality
alternative network that is relatively cheap to pull in. Most of our high
speed transfers take less than a minute. You don't have to poll every day,
we are flexible and will allow you to poll at least three times a week
We want to serve you with the finest quality echomail and files for you
and your users. We are considerably smaller than FidoNet, and therefore do
not have the overflow of mail/files often seen in its conferences. The
average cost per month for one who pulls Vafnet and polls daily is around
$6.00-7.00 within the US.
* What are the rules like?
Vafnet? Rules? There's a few. Well, it's not like
we don't have any rules; all of the rules in our policy statement basically
stem from one basic principle - "Be nice and use common sense." The policy's
specifics were written to outline some problems which may potentially arise
when people aren't nice and don't use common sense.
The VAFNET (VAFNET Coordinators Council) helps to ensure the smooth
running of Vafnet affairs. Vafnet does not discriminate because of age, sex,
national origin, religion, sexual orientation, beliefs, taste in food,
opinion on world politics, or favorite color. We welcome anyone who is
interested in joining a fun network to try out Vafnet. We also don't allow
"bashing", spindling or other forms of mutilation of groups in our
newsletters, or any of our echos, and other parts of our network.
* What are the echos like?
We have a variety of conferences to suit most needs. If you are a user
of Vafnet, or a node, you can request an echo if you feel it would be active.
We have a talented staff of moderators and co-moderators, and combined with
the efforts of our international echomail coordinator, keep the network
running smoothly. We generally create 25-35k of echomail daily.
* What are the file echos like?
We offer file echos for our nodes too. Although we will not go into
this matter much in this article, we have great files from all around. We
don't allow trash to be hatched in our echos. Our file echo coordinator
helps to coordinate our file echos.
* What we're looking for
Vafnet is looking for nodes who want to pull in high quality echomail at
a relatively cheap price. Ones who think they would like Vafnet to be on
their BBSes or computers.
We are currently looking for (45) State Coordinators
(3) RC within the USA, (1) in Canada, (8) in Europe, and (9) in Asia.
We also are looking for new zones to create all the time. Vafnet is not
just limited to North America, other continents and countries are already
setup and joined, but we would like more. We'd like to expand Vafnet
worldwide, and we think that everyone would benefit from this and it would
strengthen relations between other nations. We'd be willing to work with you
to install a new zone in your country/continent.
Not only are we looking for the above positions, but we're looking for
NC's everywhere that would be willing to call LD to a RHub/ZHub/IHub and
distribute mail to your area. We are looking for NC's everywhere we don't
already have one.
* Why should I consider Vafnet?
We respect each and every Vafnet member and his/her rights. We offer
our services to all. We have a great network setup. We want all to join and
have a good time in the network that we have created. We're proud of our
network. If you have any questions, feel free to contact any of the nodes
listed below. We'd be glad to help you.
You may F'req or download VAFNET (or VAFNET.*) from these nodes:
BBS : Servicemens Network BBS
SysOp : Lance Cooper
Location : Bakersfield, California, USA
Data Phone : (805)399-9607
FidoNet : (1:210/65)
VafNet : (500:500/0)
Speed(s) : 14,400 v32b
BBS : VetInfo Net
SysOp : Ed Maycen
Location : Spotsylvania,Virginia,USA
Data Phone : (703)898-2565
FidoNet : (1:274/85)
VafNet : (500:502/0)
Speed(s) : 14,400 v32b
BBS : Dog House BBS
SysOp : Henry Masten
Location : Northwood, New Hamsphire,USA
Data Phone : (603)942-8516
FidoNet : (1:132/237)
VafNet : (500:504/0)
Speed(s) : 14,400 v32b
BBS : The Publishing BBS
SysOp : Mike Robinson
Location : Fort Riley,Kansas, USA
Data Phone : (913)784-7171
FidoNet : (1:2803/1003)
VafNet : (500:117/100)
Speed(s) : 14,400 v32b