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               FidoNet International AMIGA Echo Conference Rules   
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                         [Revised August 16, 2003]   
      
                                  PURPOSE   
      
   The International Amiga Echo Conference is intended to foster discussion of   
   ALL models of the Amiga computer system.  This echo is intended as a source   
   of answers to questions users might have about the Amiga, and as a clearing   
   house for new information about new Amiga products offered by Amiga Int'l   
   and by third party vendors.  Hands-on reviews of such products are encour-   
   aged, especially with hard facts and data.  We invite everyone who uses the   
   Amiga, or who is interested in the Amiga, to participate in this echo   
   through the friendly and helpful exchange of information.   
      
   NOTE:   
      
      This echo is NOT bound by ECHOPOL1, ECROC, nor ANY OTHER form of   
      echo policy. The moderator is the ULTIMATE authority in this echo.   
      If you have a problem with the echo, do not go to the NEC or REC,   
      do not start a poll or take a vote, come to me. That's why I'm here.   
      
      The AMIGA Echo is the sole property of the moderator and not the   
      property of its participants. You agree that access to this echo   
      is a priviledge, not a right.   
      
   - The Current Rules -   
      
   1) Slamming of computers of any make is unneeded, unnecessary, and constitutes   
      "Excessively Annoying Behavior".  It will *not* be tolerated at all.   
      
      Slamming Commodore, the former owner of Amiga, is permitted.  Just don't   
      make a career of it.   
      
   2) Discussions about copying software, stealing programs, hacking, or any   
      other illegal activity will be rewarded with a FEED CUT.  Such actions   
      are rightfully against the goal of this echo and irritating to other   
      users. Although it is recognized that users need to make archival copies   
      of their programs, discussion of such here does nothing more than tempt   
      those who lack both discipline and character.  Don't do it.   
      
   3) Often a topic will become a dead horse and should be discontinued.  To   
      continue to dwell on a dead topic again constitutes "Excessively Annoying   
      Behavior" and will be dealt with as they occur.   
      
   4) Endless tirades of "My computer is better than yours ..." are unproductive   
      and will not be tolerated.  This includes platform comparisons, which   
      usually end up as dead horse topics and are immensely annoying.   
      
   5) All boards carrying this conference should display a valid FidoNet origin   
      line.  This means that it should identify (Zone:Net/Node) at the end.   
      "Seen-bys" and "Path" lines should follow the origin line and precede a   
      single proper end-of-file mark.  Systems in other networks (e.g. Alternet,   
      etc.) are welcome, but administrators should ensure there are no duplicate   
      rings created by importing this conference and a gateway system should be   
      designated.  Contacting me before feeding this conference is not required.   
      
   6) All users will use their real names, as nicknames and handles are not   
      allowed.  If it is not possible to change the name you are registered under   
      your full name should be part of your signature.   
      
   7) If there is a complaint about a user in this echo, a PRIVATE NETMAIL   
      message should be sent to the Moderator (see address below), and let the   
      *Moderator* do the Moderating.  Messages sent via NetMail to the Moderator   
      will be dealt with; messages left in the echo will not.  This will also   
      serve to cut down the litter of off-topic complaint messages and replies   
      to those complaints that tend to clutter the echo.   
      Users who clutter the echo with such argumentative messages will be   
      adjudicated as guilty of violating the rules of this echo as the first   
      offender(s) and are subject to the same punishments.   
      
   8) This echo shall not be used by any individual or group to promote   
      repeatedly a commercial product or service, as it constitutes "Excessively   
      Annoying" behavior.  One advertisement of a new product or service or   
   product   
      upgrade is sufficient, although a representative may respond to queries from   
      other users, as often as is appropriate.  "Conversations" that promote   
      products and/or services are included.  In other words, NO INFO-MERCIALS.   
      
   9) The official language of the Amiga echo is English.  This is not meant to   
      discourage users in non-English speaking countries from posting messages.   
      All Amiga users or prospective Amiga users are welcome.  This policy is   
      meant to prevent the inevitable confusion that would result.   
      
   10) As this echo is intended as a source of information and assistance to our   
       fellow Amiga users, we expect each message to reflect this philosophy.   
       Personal attacks or improper language are forbidden.  Messages should be   
       about Amiga personal computers, products for the Amiga, or Amiga   
       operations.   
      
   11) Signatures are limited to no more than three lines.  This to keep the   
       intervening link systems' expenses down. In addition, "high ASCII" (ANSI)   
       characters are not permitted. While modern systems can display them, it's   
       not true of all, and ANSI has crashed systems before.   
      
   12) Violators of the rules will usually receive a NETMAIL message informing   
       them of their infractions and a copy will be sent to their sysop.  The   
       behavior must cease immediately and the notice shall constitute a warning   
       of possible disciplinary action.   
      
       Violators will have "Three Strikes."  Afterwards, suspension of their echo   
       access privilige will ensue, for a minumum of two weeks, up to a maximum   
       of six months.  After the maximum penalty, a violator will be deemed beyond   
       hope and banned for life.   
      
   13) If you *must* post off topic, make sure the post is funny and short.   
       Flirting with the Moderator is occasionally considered to be on topic.   
       Just don't over-do it.   
      
   14) Please quote only enough to remind participants of what was previously   
       said. It is not necessary to quote headers, origin lines, kludges,   
       paths or signature lines.   
       Quoting well is considered good etiquette. Please only quote what you   
       feel is neccessary for the receiving person to understand what the   
       message is about.   
      
      PLEASE REFRAIN FROM QUOTING FULL MESSAGES WHEN REPLYING TO MAIL.   
      
   15) The Moderator reserves the right to modify these rules at any time.   
      
    Any issues with the above rules should be addressed in netmail or email.   
      
   Todd Sullivan, Moderator   
   Fidonet, 1:3613/1275.12   
      
   ... Hors d'oeuvres-a ham sandwich cut into forty pieces.   
      
   --- Spot 1.3b Unregistered   
    * Origin: Home of the Amiga Echo (1:3613/1275.12)