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- <<UFONET>> Echomail Policy:
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- Currently <<UFONET>> has 3 echomail areas established. There
- is a Sysops echo, and two public UFO oriented echoes where the bulk
- of the discussion will take place. The reason for the inclusion of
- 2 UFO echoes should become self evident upon reading the respective
- descriptions which follow. It is hoped that people will make use of
- both areas, depending on the nature of the subject matter they wish
- to discuss. I hope that people will see the spirit behind why such
- a decision was made, and adhere to it as closely as possible.
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- Obviously, from time to time, it will be debatable as to which
- echo certain pieces of information, and strains of thought will best
- belong. As Moderator, I hope to be as relatively easy-going and as un-
- obtrusive as possible when acting in that capacity. From time to time
- it may be appropriate to shift debate to another echo, but for the
- most part I will leave this to the discretion of the users, and hope
- they adhere to the echomail policy in the spirit of good faith in which
- it was designed to be observed.
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- <<UFONET> User Sanctions:
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- <<UFONET>> places a high value on its role as a forum for the
- unincumbered, free flow of information relating to the subject of UFOs.
- As such, there will be no censorship of any kind, except for that which
- pertains to a User using profanity, or intentionally causing mischief or
- any other outrageous activity which is in violation of the spirit of the
- "Code of Conduct". It is hoped that, in my capacity as Moderator, action
- will never have to be taken against a User. However, if it is brought to
- the <<UFONET>> Sysops attention that a violation has occured, it will be
- decided collectively by the <<UFONET>> Sysops as to whether it constitutes
- a breach or not of the "Code of Conduct", and appropriate action will then
- be taken, which is one of the following:
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- o Action dismissed as not being a violation.
- o If a violation, then User will get a 1st lightly worded warning.
- o Upon a second violation, User will get a strongly worded warning.
- o On a third violation, User will get a 30-day suspension of their
- write priviledges. On any subsequent breach, the offending User
- will no longer be permitted to access <<UFONET>>.
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- <<UFONET>> File Policies:
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- One of our greatest assets, is our huge file library, with
- well over 450 files on almost every aspect of study and research
- within "UFOlogy". We take great pride on the quality and diversity
- which is present within. Its our hope that you will make use of, and
- add to the quality and number of our existing file base.
- Our files are obtained from a variety of sources. Most are
- composed by individuals such as yourself, and then uploaded to a BBS
- or on-line service. Some of our material is also excerpted from books
- and publications. Because of copyright sensitivity, it is suggested
- that where possible, accreditation should be given. As we are a non-
- profit, loosely based organization, by no means should individual files
- be reproduced and the contents therein sold for profit. Our goal is
- to disseminate as much of this information, as widely as possible, for
- people's private individual use only.
- Regarding the 5-Star "rating" system used within the file library,
- it should be understood that this is a purely subjective, unofficial
- classification system used merely to point out "interesting" files. They are
- there for your benefit only, and do not represent a <<UFONET>> endorsement.
-
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- Description of UFONET_A Echo:
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- Beginning with the premise that the subject of UFOs is one laden
- with both controversy and emotion to begin with, two public echo
- areas have been instituted in order to accomodate the widest array
- of both Users and information relating to the discussion of UFOs.
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- UFONET_A Echo is intended to be a forum for discussion on those
- elements of the UFO enigma to which there is more or less a
- "concensus" upon within the UFOlogical community. Discussion
- here will tend to be more conservative, and less speculative as
- we examine those aspects of the UFO phenomenon which are for the
- most part, accepted by most of the leading researchers within
- the UFO community at large.
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- Examples of discussion material, include UFO sighting and abduction
- reports. Scientifically based theorizing on composition of UFO craft
- and operating of propulsion systems, etc., generally referred to as
- "nuts and bolts" discussion. Its hoped that "skeptic" and "believer"
- and those inbetween, can co-exist peacefully within both UFONET echoes.
- While some discussion material will inevitably overlap both echoes, it
- is hoped that the spirit of this arrangement will be adhered to.
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- Description of UFONET_B Echo:
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- Beginning with the premise that the subject of UFOs is one laden
- with both controversy and emotion to begin with, two public echo
- areas have been instituted in order to accomodate the widest array
- of both Users and information relating to the discussion of UFOs.
-
- UFONET_B Echo is intended to be a forum for discussion on the more
- highly speculative and controversial aspects of some theories and
- positions as held by certain UFO researchers and participants. This
- however is not meant as a license to discuss fantasy or make-believe.
- It is assumed that all participants in both echoes are here to discuss
- issues which are meaningful to them, and which they hold in good faith.
- The subject has enough controversy in it without having to resort to
- fabrications. Appropriate for this echo is also highly speculative
- discussion ranging from conspiracy/coverup theories, to that of the
- implications of alien communications and interaction with humans. Its
- hoped that "skeptic" and "believer", and those inbetween, can co-exist
- peacefully within both UFONET echoes. While some discussion material
- will inevitably overlap both echoes, it is hoped that the spirit of
- this arrangement can be adhered to by all involved.
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