GLOBAL SPITFIRE BBS TECHNICAL SUPPORT ECHO RULES
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                      UPDATED on Aug. 1, 2003

                             Moderator:
                            Larry Eggers
                  Lacey, WA. {at} FidoNet 1:138/5666
                     Email: hmetal{at}thurston.com
                Via TransX: lmdmetalbbs{at}thurston.com

This is a Technical Support echo for Buffalo Creek's Spitfire BBS
Software and related utilities.  Spitfire Utility Program
announcements are welcome and encouraged.  Spitfire Utility authors
wanting to use this echo for support or beta testing such program(s)
are encouraged to do so.  Please note that software written
specifically for Spitfire is preferred.  Other utilities that are not
specific for Spitfire BBS's shall require prior approval by the
Moderator(s).  If message traffic becomes a problem to the
participants of this echo the Moderator(s) may restrict access.

Discussions which relate to the Business Practices of Buffalo Creek
Software other than general statements which can be supported by
written documentation originating from Buffalo Creek Software are
Off-Topic.  General chit chat is permitted, however, deep discussion
of topics suitable for other Echos are not permitted.

Q. Who is elegible to post here?
A1. Any current, or former Spitfire sysop.

               OR....

A2. Anyone who is currently developing, or upgrading a Spitfire
   utility.


01.  Play nice. (This covers a lot of ground, but you know what it
    means). If you don't play nice, we'll have to separate you.

02.  This Echo is available to all persons interested in Spitfire BBS
    Software.  Please set your security level high enough so that the
    casual user does not fall into the echo by mistake.  All FidoNet
    rules and regulations apply.

03.  Real Names will be used in the Echo.  If your BBS software
    utilizes "handles" and you can't change it, then you must sign
    your real name at the bottom of your messages.

04.  Stay on topic.  Keep at least one foot on the subject of SPITFIRE
    BBS software.  If a topic is declared off-topic by the moderators,
    for heaven's sake, please comply.  We don't like hassles any more
    than you do.

05.  Foul language, flaming, or insults will NOT be tolerated.

06.  Don't be easily annoyed.  Be helpful and Considerate.  We were all
    new at this at one time and had to follow the learning curve.

07.  ANSI Graphics are *NOT* permitted in any message.  Keep
    signatures down to three lines or less.

08.  Keep your quoting to the minimum necessary to establish the
    context of your reply.  Certainly, don't quote more than you
    originate.

09.  TRY NOT TO TYPE WITH THE CAPS KEY DOWN.  This is known as
    shouting, and is bad typing practice.  It is also hard to read.

10.  No Encrypted mail flow is allowed...PERIOD!

11.  No programs are to be transmitted as a message.  Small portions
    of source code for clarification purposes will be allowed.

12.  Gating the FidoNet Spitfire Echo shall be directed by the
    Moderator with the assistance of Co-Moderator(s).  All Networks
    Gating into this echo must abide by this Echo's Rules and Current
    FidoNet Policy.

13.  Please leave ALL moderating to the Moderators.  All policy
    decisions will be made by the Moderator of this Echo.  If you
    disagree, or have a complaint, send me a netmail message anytime
    at the address above.  The position of a Co-Moderator will be
    handled by appointment by the Moderator.

14.  DO NOT respond to any Moderation messages in the echo.  If you do
    not agree with this policy then DO NOT use the echo!  NetMail the
    Moderator if you wish to respond to a Moderation Message.
    Moderation Messages will be clearly defined as those in which the
    Moderator use their title directly beneath their name at the end
    of a message.

15.  Messages determined to be excessively annoying by the Moderator
    will not be tolerated and will result in a SINGLE (1) NetMail
    Message warning from the Moderator prior to official action being
    taken as outlined in the current FidoNet policies.

16.  That's it, except that if someone comes up with a new and
    improved way to aggravate all and sundry we reserve the right to
    make a rule to fit the occasion.



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