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NE-Net Conference Listing
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[Formerly known as RI-Net since 1988]
Released 03/01/93
1.07
Name : NEW ENGLAND NET COMMON
Config : Nethub # 1, Postlink # 50, Fido: "NENET-Common"
Description : This is the only required conference for all NENET nodes. Every
BBS in the network carries this conference. It is here so you
can leave general topic messages to other users in the network,
introduce yourself to others, acquire information about the
network, and chitchat casually. Common is identical to the main
base on a BBS, but is shared around NE. R/O & Routed messages
are allowed, although not encouraged. Network news and
announcements will be posted here.
Hosts : Ray Joyce & Terry O'Dowd
Name : Sysop Support (Private)
Config : Nethub # 2, Postlink # 51, Fido: "NENET-SysOps"
Description : This is a professional discussion forum for new and existing
sysops to discuss various bbs issues, to provide technical
support, and to work TOGETHER for the betterment of BBS'ing.
"Flaming" or "blacklisting" of users OR other sysops are
unacceptable activities, and violators will swiftly be shown
the exit! ALL co-sysops, visiting sysops, and conference hosts
are invited to join, pending sysop verification.
Hosts : NE-Net SC
Name : Debate
Config : Nethub # 3, Postlink # 52, Fido: "NENET-Debate"
Description : Debate is a discussion area for users to deliberate over
political and social issues. This can be a very exciting and
informative conference for your users. The debates often get
HOT! Participants are asked to use "good taste" and remain on
topic. No bashing or vulgarities are permissible.
Host : Position Available
Name : MS-Dos Users
Config : Nethub # 4, Postlink # 53, Fido: "NENET-MSDos"
Description : The DOS operating system will be discussed here. Discussions
will also include utility programs, DOS enhancers, and other
programs written for MS-DOS. Help can be obtained for any
problem relating to DOS.
Host : Ken Yasuhara
Name : Law / Legal
Config : Nethub # 5, Postlink # 54, Fido: "NENET-LAW"
Description : This base serves as a legal forum for those in the legal
profession, as well as law students. Users are welcomed to
discuss various legal issues within the base. Please
understand that NENET and the lawyers assume no responsibility
for any advice/opinions given in this base. This base is not a
replacement for a lawyer, but for discussion only.
Host : Steve Medeiros
Name : Writing & Poetry
Config : Nethub # 6, Postlink # 55, Fido: "NENET-Writers"
Description : NENET Writers is a discussion base about all writing in
general. The discussions here may cover any genre of
literature. If you're a writer, this base for is for you.
Users are welcomed to submit their work for all to review.
Host : Position Available
Name : Entertainment
Config : Nethub # 7, Postlink # 56, Fido: "NENET-Entertain"
Description : This is the place to find general and specific discussions of
movies, television, music, art and theatre. Here you can find
out what good films are currently playing or find a suggestion
for a last minute video rental. Television shows, music, and
local theatre will be discussed. Discussion will not be limited
to these topic but may also include any leisure time
activities.
Host : Danielle Paquette
Name : Hobbies
Config : Nethub # 8, Postlink # 57, Fido: "NENET-Hobbies"
Description : This is where you may share with other readers what you like to
do with your spare time. Discussions will include such things
as fishing, antiques, stamp collecting, rare coins, biking,
model RR, R/C racing, etc.
Host : Mal Brownell
Name : Comedy
Config : Nethub # 9, Postlink # 58, Fido: "NENET-Comedy"
Description : Comedy is a place for light humor and to "unwind". Please keep
in mind all age groups and interests. Off color jokes are
discouraged, as are vulgarities. No bashing please
Host : Scott Dexter
Name : Pets
Config : Nethub # 10, Postlink # 59, Fido: "NENET-Pets"
Description : For discussions of pet care and pet training. Learn more about
your pet in this conference and trade tips with other users.
Host : Mike Scharff
Name : Star Trek
Config : Nethub # 11, Postlink # 60, Fido: "NENET-Trek"
Description : This base is for fans of the infamous Star Trek original
series, movies, and Next Generation series. This is an active
base which interests users from all walks of life.
Host : Darryl Basner
Name : User Support/Technical Help
Config : Nethub # 12, Postlink # 61, Fido: "NENET-UserHelp"
Description : The User Help/Technical conference will attempt to guide and
inform both the new BBS user and experienced users of proper
operating procedures. Help with online problems and other
related items can also be discussed here. All users are
encouraged to participate and lend a hand. Discussions can
range from telecommunication problems, hints, suggestions or
recommendations on the various aspects of online and other
related topics (i.e. offline readers, uploading and downloading
etc.), to hardware specific problems. NOT just for new users!
Host : Jim Hanoian
Name : Programming
Config : Nethub # 13, Postlink # 62, Fido: "NENET-Program"
Description : This conference is devoted to discussions surrounding the
various programming languages and other issues of concern to
programmers. Both experienced and novice programmers are
encouraged to participate.
Hosts : Darryl Basner & Chris Arnold
Name : Amiga Users
Config : Nethub # 14, Postlink # 63, Fido: "NENET-Amiga"
Description : This conference is dedicated mostly to Commodore Amiga
discussions. It will serve as a meeting place for all Amiga
users to share in specific discussions on the operating system,
hardware, user tips, software, and other related topics. Amiga
shows, products and events will also be announced and
discussed.
Host : David Costantino
Name : New England For Sale
Config : Nethub # 15, Postlink # 64, Fido: "OS_ForSale"
Description : This base can be used by any vendor, either private or
commercial, to advertise any reasonable item or service for
sale. The seller must leave information regarding a description
of the item or service for sale, price information, and how an
interested party may contact the seller. Commercial vendors are
limited to no more than one ad every two weeks. Software for
sale must include the original docs and disks, and this must be
stated in the ad. Ads for illegal items are strictly
prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to: firearms;
ammunition; mace devices; or stun guns.
DISCLAIMER: All negotiations are strictly between the buyer and
the seller. New England Network, Fido network, their
administrators or representatives, or any individual bulletin
board operator acting in that capacity hereby disclaim any
liability arising from or connected to such sale. No
endorsements are made or implied, nor are representations as to
an item's fitness for merchantability made. No responsibility
for price or delivery is assumed, nor is any warranty, either
express or implied.
Host : Richard Grant
Name : BBS ADS
Config : Nethub # 16, Postlink # 65, Fido: "NENET-BBSAds"
Description : BBS ADS is exactly what the name implies. This base is the
only acceptable place on the network to place your BBS ad.
Sysops may post their bbs ad here no more than once in a 2 week
period.
Host : NE-Net SC
Name : Games
Config : Nethub # 17, Postlink # 66, Fido: "NENET-Games"
Description : This conference is dedicated to discussions of commercial,
shareware, computer, bbs door, board, and role playing games.
The topics range from discussions on new role-playing game
systems to the latest graphic adventure games.
Host : Allan Smulling, Jr.
Name : Shareware Support
Config : Nethub # 18, Postlink # 67, Fido: "NENET-Shareware"
Description : This conference is for the discussion of shareware. Both
shareware authors and users are encouraged to participate.
Questions and answers regarding the use of any shareware
program, as well as a general description of a shareware
program and its uses can be discussed here. Local shareware
authors are encouraged to participate.
Host : Jim Hanoian
Name : PCBoard Support (Clark Development Corp)
Config : Nethub # 19, Postlink # 68, Fido: "NENET-PCB"
Description : PCBoard Support is shared with 10 other networks, and is linked
with Clark Development Corporation -- the authors of PCBoard
BBS software. The programmers are here to answer your
questions DIRECTLY. This conference should only be made
available to registered PCB sysops. Messages sent by
unregistered sysops are automatically purged at the host (Salt
Air BBS).
Hosts : David Terry & Support Staff
Name : BCSNet (Boston Computer Society)
Config : Nethub # 20, Postlink # 69, Fido: "BCSNET"
Description : The Boston Computer Society is a tremendous resource for users,
and has usergroup sites in many states and countries. BCS
Calendar, and related information is discussed in this base.
BCSNet is shared with FidoNet and RIME.
Host : Robert Gorrill, BCS
Name : Sports
Config : Nethub # 21, Postlink # 70, Fido: "NENET-SPORTS"
Description : The name says it all! This is THE place to find out about your
favorite teams and athletes. All sports are covered in this
base.
Host : Chris Arnold
Name : Women
Config : Nethub # 22, Postlink # 72, Fido: "OS_WOMEN"
Description : This public base was established to discuss issues of concern
to women. Men are invited also!
Host : Judith Audette
Name : New England RPG (Role Playing Games)
Config : Nethub # 23, Postlink # 73, Fido: "NENET-ROLEPLAY"
Description : This base is devoted exclusively to role playing games. Persons
interested in playing should contact the conference host.
Aliases are allowed on this Conference. Sysops retain the right
to allow a reasonable sounding alias to be used by a particular
person on their own system, if they are sure of the identity of
that user and there is a compelling local reason for such use.
Host : Lyman Green
Name : New England BUSINESS/FINANCE
Config : Nethub # 24, Postlink # 74, Fido: "NENET-BUSFIN"
Description : This base is for the discussion of any issue related to
business and finance. Issues of concern to the small
businessman, ways of surviving the current depressed economy,
and investment options for the small investor are included.
Host : Scott Bousquet
Name : New England Surveying/Mapping/CAD
Config : Nethub # 25, Postlink # 75, Fido: "NENET-CADSURV"
Description : This conference is for the discussion of issues of particular
interest to those involved in the Land Surveying Profession
and related fields such as Mapping, Engineering, and Law.
Topics of discussion include GIS\LIS, GPS, CAD, Boundary Law,
Ethics, and Education. While this conference is intended
specifically to serve the needs of the Surveying Profession
through the free exchange of information and ideas, it should
prove interesting to many people from all walks of life.
Host : George Fergusson
Name : Artists
Config : Nethub # 26, Postlink # 76, Fido: "NENET-Artists"
Description : A place for exchanging of ideas between artists of all
backgrounds, experience levels and media. Discussions of
stained-glass creations, painting, drawing, sketching,
sculpture, jewelry designing, tips on marketing your work, and
listings of craft-shows in the New England area. All are
welcome and encouraged to participate.
Host : Position Available
Name : Souls
Config : Nethub # 27, Postlink # 77, Fido: "NENET-Souls"
Description : A place for free discussions on spirituality and religion.
This conference is a safe place for exploring various religious
beliefs and/or spiritual paths. Topics for discussion include:
belief systems, spiritual history, use of song/dance to express
spirituality, meditation, rituals, after-life, past life
regression, Divination, Cartomancy and New-Age religions.
BASHING will not be tolerated.
Host : Terry O'Dowd
Name : "Old Fart's Sig" (Private: For Adults Only)
Config : Nethub # 39, Postlink # 71, Fido: "NENET-OFS"
Description : This is a private base for those over 18 years of age. Topics
can include adult content, adult humor, and general BS without
the "kids". Participants are asked not to be offensive or foul
in use of language. Participating sysops are asked to use
discretion in admitting qualifying users to this base, and it
is their responsibility to assure that the contents leaving
their board meet with the philosophy of the net. SysOps
networking this base must be at least 18. Aliases are allowed
on this Conference. Sysops retain the right to allow a
reasonable sounding alias to be used by a particular person on
their own system, if they are sure of the identity of that user
and there is a compelling local reason for such use.
Host : John Miguel
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Your board may or may not carry all of the above conferences. If you see a
conference you would like to see on your favorite local BBS, please encourage
your sysop to obtain it!
If you see an area or topic that interests you, please keep in mind that we
are always looking for new conference ideas and conference hosts! Please feel
free to contact us if you have suggestions, updates, or corrections. Your
feedback is encouraged!
SysOps: Feel free to post this as a bulletin, or to extract its contents for
individual conference news files.
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For more information on New England Net, please contact the steercom at:
Eagles Nest Communications BBS
401-732-5290 or 401-353-3359