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          The People's echo mail Network message exchange, New York
     
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      PetNET(tm) Echo mail Network conference descriptions & rules v0.8  
         (c) Copyright 1994 PetNET(tm) New York, all rights reserved.    
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  Thank you for your interest in PetNET(tm).  We are a friendly, people's 
  run, open minded network and we don't want to over burden anyone with an 
  encyclopedia of do's and dont's.  
  But there are a few rules that must be maintained for the smooth flow 
  of mail throughout the system, and everyone's enjoyment.
  Please try and HELP us keep the rules to simple common sense ones.
  
  
  MESSAGES
  
  In accordance with the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986,
  it is unlawful for a person who is not a member of this Network and/or
  does not meet the requirements for access to any conference(s), to 
  intentionally intercept, or use any messages or message portions from such 
  conference(s).  It is also unlawful for any person who is authorized to 
  have access to any conference(s) to intentionally disclose messages or 
  message portions from that conference to any person who does not have 
  access to it.
  
  A user, HUB, NODE, BBS System, SysOp, Co-SysOp in other words ANYONE, that
  should be threatening with legal action against any legal entity i.e. a
  Network, PetNET(tm) Network, another user, HUB, NODE, BBS System, SysOp,
  Co-SysOp in other words ANYONE, will be immediately banned from PetNET(tm).
  
  There are no facilities for private messages on any PetNET(tm) confe-
  rence, including restricted conferences and all messages no matter how 
  they are marked can be read by any Network's Administration staff, 
  members, designee(s), SysOp, Co-SysOp, participating BBS's SysOp's and 
  their designee(s), with authorized access.

  Since this network is accessible to people of all ages, foul language and
  profanity is not permitted.  We do not allow personal attacks on indivi-
  duals, nor flaming.  You may criticize a person's thoughts, but not the
  person.

  To reduce our NetSysOp's long distance phone bills, commercial advertising
  is prohibited on the PetNET(tm) network, unless the prior approval of
  the Network Administrator is obtained.  
  Non-commercial, (personal) ads are allowed are the P_Adoptions and
  P_ForSale conferences.
  The use of the ANSI or RIP graphics, encoded or encrypted messages
  (including signatures), are not permitted on the PetNET(tm) network.

  Please don't over quote when replying to a message.  Usually just a few
  lines are needed to establish the context of your reply and refresh
  people's memories.  Signatures should be limited to 2 lines.
  
  ALIASES
  
  The use of aliases or handles are not permitted in any PetNET(tm) 
  conferences.  At the moment, all users must use their real names.
  They are plans to create some aliases conferences in the future though.
  
  
  CONFERENCE RULES
  
  Each conference should usually have a moderator who will be in charge of
  that conference.  From time to time, we might be looking for a qualified
  conference moderator.  If you feel you can handle being a conference
  moderator, express your desire in a message to your SysOp, or the Network
  Administrator, in the P_ChitChat conference.
  In the absence of an appointed moderator, network SysOps, the PetNET(tm)
  Administrator and/or it's designees will temporarily oversee the smooth
  flow of the conference(s).
  Please try to keep your messages on the topic of that conference.  
  Moderations will be posted publicly in the conference where the violation 
  occurred.  If a user wishes to discuss it further, they must move the 
  discussion to the P_Mod&User conference.

  No illegal acts of any kind, as defined by US law will be permitted.  
  Users are to obey local, interstate and USA laws.
  PetNET(tm) will NOT support or allow data, (messages or files), of any
  kind, that has to do with hacking, phreaking, piracy, illegal access to
  computer systems.

  The English language is the only official language of the network, except
  when a writer of a message quotes from another message, book or text, and
  in that case an accompanying translation at the bottom of the quoted text
  must be provided.

  Quotations from other source(s) must have the prior approval of the
  original author, or publication.  For example, if you want to quote
  text from an article in the New York Times magazine, you must have
  the newspaper's written permission, and include the appropriate credit
  to the author and (or) source.
  
  Posting of PetNET(tm) messages into other networks is not permitted, 
  nor is posting of other networks messages into PetNET(tm), unless the 
  consent is given by the PetNET Administration.  All messages posted on
  PetNET(tm) are the property of and the opinion of their writers, and not
  the Systems, BBS's, Hubs, Nodes, or their SysOps, NetSysOps.
  There are no facilities for private mail on this Network.
  
  No Hub/Node is to delete, modify, edit or censor in any respect, any
  messages coming in or out of their systems, unless it's from one of
  their users who is in violation of a PetNET rule or guidelines.  This
  particularly applies to all messages from/to the Network Administration,
  Net Supervisor(s), Moderators, Conference Liaison, NetSysOps, and their
  designees, which are vital to be passed on to all participating Systems
  in the Official, unaltered state, to read and act upon.
  
  Any transactions, damages, lawsuits, law breaking, occurring as a result
  of any messages or data exchange on PetNET(tm) network or any partici-
  pating BBS's, are the sole responsibility of those initiating and (or)
  originating such actions, transactions, damages, lawsuits, law breaking,
  message postings, or data exchange (files and, or, messages).
  
  
  VIOLATIONS
  
  Upon violation of any of the above guidelines, users will be publicly
  notified by either the Node BBS's SysOp, a conference moderator, or the
  PetNET(tm) Administrator or its designee(s).
  Important:  Unless specified, you MUST timely respond to ALL messages
  ~~~~~~~~~   of moderation, addressed to you, stating that you will coope-
  rate and correct all, and any of the problem(s) you've been moderated for.
  First violation will bring an informal warning.
  Upon a second offense, a formal warning will be issued.
  A third offense can result in either a temporary, or permanent suspension 
  from the conference(s), the Network, or the BBS, depending upon the
  seriousness of the offense.
  Please understand that your local SysOp carrying the Network is required
  to enforce these suspensions and lockouts of offenders who access the
  Network through their BBS, regardless of your membership status or access
  level with the particular BBS you are accessing PetNET(tm) through.
  PetNET(tm) Administration reserves the right to also administer warnings,
  suspensions or lockouts without prior warning if it deems it necessary.

  These rules, conference names and descriptions are (c) Copyright 1994 
  PetNET(tm), New York, any reproduction, modification or usage is 
  expressly prohibited, except the inclusion in any appropriate Screens
  or Bulletins made available to users that have, or will have access to 
  the PetNET(tm) network.
  
  The conference names and descriptions are subject to change, discontinue,
  at any time, without prior or advance notice given to you, or (and) any
  Nodes, and at the sole discretion of the PetNET(tm) Administration or
  its designee(s).



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          PetNET(tm) Network - Conferences List and Descriptions     
       (c) Copyright 1994 PetNET(tm) New York, all rights reserved.  
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  P_Cats        They're soft and sleek, comfort us with their purring and
          greet you with a soft meow!  Share with us your "tails" of
                your favorite cat. Items to be discussed include general
                cat care, feeding, veterinary advice, and showing.

  P_Dogs        The conference dedicated to none other than "man's best
          friend" - our ever faithful dogs.  Discussion includes but
                is not limited to such items as dog care, health, feeding,
                training, breeding and showing dogs.

  P_Fish        Here's the place to find out everything you need to know
          about keeping fish as pets at home in an aquarium.  All
                kinds of aquarium fish are covered - fresh and salt water.
  
  P_Rabbits     Easter is not the only time to be thinking about bunnies.
       They make delightful household pets all year round.  Find
                out about different types of rabbits and how easy they are
                to care for.

  P_SmAnimals   A unique conference for small animals, where all interested
     in such pets as guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters, gerbils, 
                rats, mice and the like, meet here and talk in their own spot.
  
  P_Rep_Snake   This is the reptiles and snakes conference, the place
     for discussions about the care and maintenance of
                reptiles, snakes and other related matters.

  P_Horses      You don't have to own a horse to join us here in the horse
        conference, all that's required is a love for these steeds.

  P_ChitChat    If a conversation has gotten off the topic to be included
      in a specialized conference, this is the spot for you to
                continue talking with your friends.
                * All Hubs/Nodes are required to carry this conference *

  P_Exotic      This is the conference for any exotic pets you may have
        who don't fit into the other conferences.  It can include
                such animals as Vietnamese pot bellied pigs, wolf hybrids,
                monkeys, etc.

  P_Wildlife    This is the place for discussion about any experiences
      you've had with wildlife animals.  Issues having to do with
                animals which are not kept as domesticated pets are covered
                here.

  P_Birds       The conference for "our fine feathered friends" - our birds.
         This area covers birds that are being kept as pets.  For
                discussion about watching and spotting wild birds, please
                see the wildlife conference.
  
  P_NetSysOp    This is the Network SysOp conference.  Access is restricted
      to the Network SysOps, and PetNET(tm) Administration only.
                * All Hubs/Nodes are required to carry this conference *
  
  P_Mod&SysOp   It is restricted to the Conference Liason, Network SysOps
     and Moderators only.  It is intended only for Network SysOps,
                Moderators, and PetNET(tm) staff, to discuss conference
                descriptions, users problems, conferences activities,
                moderators policies, etc.  If you are a PetNET Moderator,
                please ask your SysOp to allow you access to this conference,
                and download the latest PETNET?.ZIP file for guidlines.
                Hubs and Nodes may propose the addition or modification of
                conferences by leaving mail in either P_Mod&SysOp or the
                P_ChitChat conference.
                * All Hubs/Nodes are required to carry this conference, and
                grant users filling Moderator positions full access to it *
  
  P_CLUmour     This is the Clean Humor conference.  Remember people of all
       ages have access to this network, so let's keep it clean.
                Give us your best jokes.
  
  P_ Mod&User   This is the Moderator and User conference. In this confe-
     rence, users and moderators can work out any problems or
                differences they may have regarding Network rules.
                This conference is forced private, in order to eliminate 
                unwanted side opinions from third parties.  Make sure you 
                correctly spell the names of your message's recipients.
                * All Hubs/Nodes are required to carry this conference *

  P_AnRights    This is the Animal Rights conference.  This can be a
      controversial topic so let's try to keep it civil.  You
                can criticize a person's ideas but we do not allow personal
                attacks on individuals.

  P_Hardware    For discussions about computer hardware, this is the place
      for related matters.

  P_Software    This conference is for discussions on any kind of software.
      Don't know what's the best program to get the job done?  
                Is a program not doing what you think it should do?  Post 
                a message here and perhaps someone will be able to help you.
                Also a spot for the programmers and software developers to
                meet and share small software code that can be read by all 
                callers.  It must contain an explanation of what it means, 
                and its purpose, so that those unfamiliar with its nature 
                will be able to comprehend.
                
  P_ForSale     If you have an item for sale or trade, this is the confe-
       rence in which you are welcome to post a personal ad.  
                Please note that Commercial advertising is not allowed.  
                Same ads are welcome no more than once a week.

  P_Adoptions   This is the conference for Pet Adoptions.  You may post here  
     if you have (or know of) an animal that is up for adoption
                and needs a home.  If you are looking to adopt a pet, this
                is the place to check out.


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    Descriptions for the next conferences are due later, during 1994.   
                                                                        
    Would you please submit a proposed description for them?            
                                                                        
    Just use your common sense when posting, in the meantime.           
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  P_Abortion
  




  P_African/Americans
  




  P_Amiga
  




  P_Animations
  




  P_ArtGallery
  




  P_Artificial Intelligence
  




  P_Audio
  




  P_Automobiles
  




  P_Aviation
  




  P_Bbs Ads
  




  P_Bbsing
  




  P_Beatles
  




  P_Bible
  




  P_Biking
  




  P_Biology
  




  P_Books
  




  P_British
  




  P_Business
  




  P_Cad
  




  P_Catholics
  




  P_CdRoms
  




  P_Cellular
  




  P_Chess
  




  P_Classical Music
  




  P_Collecting
  




  P_College
  




  P_Comics
  




  P_Commodore
  




  P_Communications
  




  P_Crimes
  




  P_Cuisine/Recipes
  




  P_Databases
  




  P_Debate
  




  P_Desqview
  




  P_Disabled
  




  P_Doors
  




  P_Drinking
  




  P_Electronics
  




  P_Entertainment
  




  P_Environmental
  




  P_Europe
  




  P_Fashion   Here we talk about designing fashion, fashion designers,
     shows, fashion photographers, fashion clones, and related
              issues. You might come across a real, famous fashion designer
              who will respond to you.



  
  P_Fire/EMS  Here, our fire fighters, emergency medical personnel, other 
    support personnel and anyone else interested in these profess-
              ions or just excited by these activities, can discuss about 
              all related aspects.
  

  P_Financial
  




  P_Flight Simulators
  




  P_Frank Zappa
  




  P_French
  




  P_Games
  




  P_Gay/Lesbians
  




  P_Genealogy
  




  P_German
  




  P_Golf
  




  P_Graphics
  




  P_Greek
  




  P_Ham Radio
  




  P_Handyman
  




  P_Health
  




  P_Health Food
  




  P_History
  




  P_HIV/ARC/AIDS
  




  P_Hobbies
  




  P_Horror
  




  P_Howard Stern   The radio personality Howard Stern is currently based in
     NYC.  He's being broadcast on about 16 radio stations
                   around the country.  He has also had a syndicated tele-
                   vision show and Pay Per View specials.  You may also know
                   him from his "E!" entertainment channel Interview show.
                   He has also made numerous appearances on the "Late Show"
                   with David Leterman and the "Tonight Show" with Jay Leno.
                   He has been considered controversial by some, but humorous
                   by others. Although Howard can bring out the worst in some
                   people who do not like his show, pls. keep the posts civil.
                   
  
  P_Hunting and Fishing
  




  P_Hippies
  




  P_Interviewing
  




  P_Investors
  




  P_Ireland
  




  P_Japan
  




  P_Jazz Music
  




  P_Jewish
  




  P_Job Seeking
  




  P_Jobs Available
  




  P_Kids
  




  P_Landlord & Tenant
  




  P_Lans
  




  P_Laptop Computers
  




  P_Latino
  




  P_Law
  




  P_Lotto
  




  P_Macs
  




  P_Madonna
  




  P_Manage Weight
  




  P_Marketing
  




  P_Math
  




  P_Medical
  




  P_Michael Jackson
  




  P_Midi
  




  P_Modeling   Here we talk about professional modeling, pageants, fashion,
     fashion photographers, modeling scams, and a variety of
               related issues.  Every once in a while, if you're lucky, 
               you might even come across a real, live professional model 
               who will respond to you.



  P_Modem Addicts
  
  



  P_Monkees
  




  P_Movies
  




  P_Mystery
  




  P_Mysticism
  




  P_Networks
  




  P_News Media
  




  P_New Users
  




  P_Orient
  




  P_OS/2
  




  P_ParaDox
  




  P_Parents
  




  P_Phil Collins
  




  P_Philosophy
  




  P_Photo/Video   A place for discussing Photography and Video as a hobby,
     art, and from the technical point of view.  The kind of
                  pictures you like to take, as well as what type of
                  equipment, films & cameras.  Lighting, and sound issues
                  for the Video fans, etc.  Users assist others with help
                  if they need, or request it.  They exchange hints on how,
                  and where to take the best pictures & videos of wildlife,
                  family and any other photogenic subjects.






  P_Poetry
  




  P_Politics
  




  P_Pop Music
  




  P_Pro Choice
  




  P_Programming
  




  P_Pro Life
  




  P_Psychology
  




  P_Quick Basic
  




  P_Rap Music
  




  P_Real Estate
  




  P_Religion
  




  P_Resumes
  




  P_Rhythm & Blues
  




  P_Rock & Roll
  




  P_Security
  




  P_Scandinavia
  




  P_Scanners/Swl
  




  P_School
  




  P_Sci-fi
  




  P_Science
  




  P_Scotland
  




  P_Scuba Dive
  




  P_Singles
  




  P_Skiing
  




  P_Smoking
  




  P_Sports
  




  P_Spreadsheets
  




  P_Standards
  




  P_Star Trek
  




  P_Strange
  




  P_Taxes/Accounting
  




  P_Teachers
  




  P_Teens
  




  P_Television
  




  P_The Future
  




  P_Treasure Hunting
  




  P_TurboC
  




  P_TurboPascal
  




  P_Unix
  




  P_Vacation
  




  P_Virus/Hack Info
  




  P_Vegetarian
  




  P_Virtual Reality
  




  P_Visual Basic
  




  P_Windows
  




  P_Women
  




  P_Writers
  


