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Rules for the
International Genealogy Association Network Test Echo
(IGA_TEST)
Revised 7 March 1995
Purpose of the Echo (Conference)
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IGA_TEST is to be used by all participants in IGA_Net<tm> to
enter test messages for the purpose of checking for proper format and
content. It is not intended to be used as a general-communications
echo.
Procedures
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Prior to a new node entering any message traffic on any of the
echoes in IGA_Net, that new node should enter a test message on/in the
IGA_TEST echo and receive clearance by reply that their message meets
the criteria required for participation in IGA_Net echoes.
Prohibited Traffic
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1. No commercial traffic is allowed
2. Do *not* enter a personal attack (flame) in this echo. Do
*not* attack a person. Politely inform them of any perceived problem
with their message format/content.
3. 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.
Other Rules
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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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All rules published which relate to the general operation of
IGA_Net are applicable in this echo.
Moderator: John Robins-Wells
440:1/4
Quality Control Coordinator
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IGA_Net<tm> is a TRADEMARK of International Genealogy Association of
North America, Fredericksburg, VA 22405, USA.