Conference rules for the PASCAL_LESSONS echo:            rev. 08 Jan 07   
    Posting Frequency: 1st and 15th of the month.   
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     1. The purpose of this echo is to discuss Pascal, programming, and   
        topics related to learning both subjects.  Please stay on these   
        topics.   
      
     2. Moderating handled by the echo Moderator, who is Mark Lewis   
        (1:3634/12).   
      
     3. Polite behavior and language is expected: personal attacks, flaming,   
        and off-topic messages are not tolerated.  One warning will be   
        given for any "violation"; a 2nd occurrence will result in   
        dismissal from the echo.   
      
     4. Discussions about "best" compilers, books, techniques, etc. are   
        welcomed - while they remain on topic.  However, "bashing" of   
        related issues (vendors, users, processes, etc.) is not.  We are,   
        first and foremost, trying to be helpful - things which invade this   
        "atmosphere" are undesirable and may result in Moderator action.   
        Please maintain your opinions within the context of the echo.   
      
     5. Posted code _should_be_tested_, if possible; untested code should   
        be noted as such.  Mention of compiler version and level is always   
        appreciated: not everyone has or uses the latest version.   
        Toleration of mistakes and errors is expected - we are human.   
      
     6. Posted code must be Public Domain - proprietary code or programs   
        are not permitted, unless such permissions is specifically granted   
        by the software author.   
      
     7. This echo, named PASCAL_LESSONS, is not a substitute for doing   
        school/class assignments.  The best "answer" is always to ask your   
        teacher or read the documentation - most questions can be handled   
        in that manner. Participants are not here to do your homework, nor   
        do our answers or opinions guarantee correctness. (Note that   
        submitting our work, possibly not fully understood, can be _very_   
        embarrassing...)   
      
     8. As with all technical echoes, vague or general questions are hard   
        to answer - specifics are always best (code snippets, detail errors   
        or diagnostic messages, etc.).  Chances for getting timely and   
        accurate answers are enhanced by complete problem descriptions.   
      
    10. Binary (UUencoded) data and messages cannot be processed - please   
        confine traffic to normal lower ASCII data.   
      
    11. Personal comments to the moderator should be taken to NetMail -   
        don't ask SysOps to pay for routing personal traffic throughout   
        FidoNet.   
      
    12. Some subjects may be of very technical nature, and participants of   
        this echo may not be able (or qualified) to answer such questions.   
        The Pascal Echo is often better able to deal with them, which should   
        be posted there.  This will not occur automatically, and don't be   
        offended by our (apparent) unwillingness to respond to very   
        technical questions.   
      
    13. The PASCAL_LESSONS echo is not a substitute for the Pascal Echo,   
        either - the two work together to cover the many needs of Pascal   
        programmers.  Elementary Pascal questions are posted in Pascal, but   
        they should be directed here, if possible.   
      
    14. Appreciation for the answers given is assumed: there is no need to   
        post message(s) which only thank someone for for an answer or help.   
      
    15. Note that "RTFM" should not be taken as a flame or insult - it is   
        normally only a reminder that the information being sought can be   
        found in the manual or documentation, and is an acceptable   
        abbreviation for that response.   
      
    16. BBS "handles" and aliases are not permitted - real names only.   
      
    Mark Lewis, 1:3634/12   
      
    Conference Moderator   
      
    * Origin: (1:3634/12)