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RULES FOR THE
INTERNATIONAL GENEALOGICAL ASSOCIATION NETWORK
FILE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
(IGA_FDS Message Echo)
Revised : 28 April 1995
DEFINITIONS
IGA_Net - International Genealogical Association Network-IGA_Net(tm)
IGA-FDS - IGA_Net's File Distribution System
IGA_FDS - IGA_Net's message echo for administrative IGA-FDS
requirements and general file-related discussions
PURPOSE
The purpose of the IGA_Net(tm) File Distribution System message echo
is to provide a forum for discussing genealogical filing systems
and to announce the availability or the upcoming dissemination of
files in general to genealogists; family researchers; and family
historians within the network, including, but not limited to:
1. Genealogy, Telecommunications, Utility, Data Collection,
Hardware Maintenance, Network Maintenance, Reporting,
Analytical, and Documentation software
2. Data storage and retrieval techniques for general research
information of interest to genealogists, such as cemetery
and library records, and the records of religious, family
oriented fraternal organizations (genealogy associations
and others), and personal filing techniques
3. Security of filing systems
4. Promoting assistance to others in their research efforts
through the use of filing systems, text files, software,
documentation, and helpful hints for solving common types
of problems and suggesting possible solutions to queries
5. Assisting network affiliated individuals and others with
the availability, location, and restrictions on specific
software, text, documentation, and research tools
6. Providing a forum for the discussion of standardization
of file structures and file associated software (e.g. -
tafel associated system standards)
7. Discussing techniques for manipulating genealogical files
for enhanced access and availability of existing records
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Considering that characters with the high-ASCII bit set
(above 7A hexadecimal (127 decimal)) and characters of value
less than 20 hexadecimal (32 decimal) cause numerous problems
with software now in use, such characters are not allowed
in messages in this echo.
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NETWORK SPECIFIC RULES
Messages in this echo must conform with current rules in place
for the IGA_Net(tm). There are standard rules in IGA_Net(tm) whereby
messages containing inflammatory information (flames), personal
information, personal attacks, and deliberate lack of topic
(e.g. - For Sale in this echo), any of which may be construed
as annoying to one or more individuals will result in serious
consideration for or actual removal of the source node from the
IGA_Net(tm) nodelist. This echo will be monitored by the IGA_FDS
moderator.
Messages should be in English if possible, but there is no
general restriction on language.
INTERNATIONAL MESSAGES
This is a worldwide echo in an international genealogy-only
network. As such, message echoes may be about genealogical
matters in any country in the world. Note that this is a
file distribution system echo and messages should concern the
resources we use, not general research. A IGA_GENEALOGY echo
is in place for research queries and information for or about
individuals.
MAKING CONTACT WITH OTHERS REGARDING FILES
This echo is established to permit anyone to query All or
any individual about the location or availability of types of
files or software. The moderators promote discussions about
files within IGA_Net.
GENEALOGY SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
This system is mentioned in passing. IGA-FDS has no ties to or
links with GSDS. This echo and related file transfer mechanisms
are meant to handle IGA-FDS file structure traffic only, and not
FidoNet's GSDS. There is the possibility that a file or software
component may enter the GSDS / IGA-FDS transfer streams about the
same time. There remains no link to GSDS if that should occur.
IGA_Net-NA has not requested nor have they received permission to
gate GSDS into IGA_Net(tm). Again, consider the files related to
IGA-FDS to be IGA_Net unique, not necessarily readily available to
those parties within FidoNet or any other network/mailing system.
DISCLAIMER ON FILE REPORTING SYSTEMS
Software used by nodes within the IGA_Net(tm) to transfer files and
to report on the availability of files may not generally restrict
reports on a given zone or network. As an example, a system on
IGA_Net(tm) may report zone 440 file traffic, but may also report on
traffic within another network on the reporting system (e.g. -
receipt of another network's nodelist). All efforts will be
made by hatching nodes to limit the amount of non-IGA_Net file
reporting traffic, but it is understood that other network data
regarding file traffic may be portrayed on IGA_FDS reports
inadvertently.
COMMERICIALISM AND COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING
IGA_Net(tm) neither expressly forbids nor promotes commercialism or
commercial advertising, but certainly promotes the idea that such
materials should be brief and one-time. General announcements
regarding file and software products such as computer programs
that form the foundation of this echo are permitted. Discussion,
comparison and review of such products, provided they have a
genealogical application, is encouraged.
ETIQUETTE
This echo is supported by an amateur network. Users of the echo
should show consideration for SysOps who very often spend their
own money to move messages around the world. Try to avoid wasting
space. Do not indent left margins, quote too much of a message in
reply, or use unnecessarily big taglines. Informative taglines or
signature lines, giving the names of families you are interested
in, are permitted.
TAGLINES
The use of taglines is strongly dissuaded. In the event the originator
of a message finds he/she has an urgent need to utilize a tagline, the
tagline will only be a short line detailing research surnames:
Researching: JONES, GREEN, and CALLAWAY
Cutesy taglines add nothing to the value of genealogical research
being conducted by the message originator.... in fact, they detract
greatly from the serious purpose of the message content.
Also, taglines add to the length of messages and therefore add to the
cost of transferring traffic via continental and intercontinental
telephone. Again, you are requested to empathize with those who are
paying the long-distance charges and leave taglines off your messages.
IGA_FDS moderator - Jessica Veinot - 440:1/5
IGA_Net<tm> is a TRADEMARK of the International Genealogy Association,
Fredericksburg, VA, USA.