

		       FamilyNet International

FamilyNet  is  an  association of NETMAIL compatible nodes. Members of
FamilyNet  have no rights per se, every BENEFIT available to FamilyNet
Nodes  is  conditional,  and  revokable  at  any time with no advanced 
notice,  and  without  cause  by any level of management in FamilyNet.
Membership  in FamilyNet is a privilege, revokable at any time without
cause by the management of FamilyNet.

Having  said  the  above  -  let  me  add:  FamilyNet  is  a  means to
alternatives.  We  were  founded to offer sysops a choice. If you have 
problems  with  one manager, you are able to contact any other manager 
that  will  have  you. This gives the managers a free hand, and allows 
people  to peacefully coexist. All levels of FamilyNet managers should
subscribe  to  the theory - if one node is having problems, what can I 
do to help solve the problem for EVERYONE.

		     Requirements for Membership

1)  Netmail  Compatible mailer - All members must have a "mailer" that
   is capable of communicating with other mailers in FamilyNet.
2) G Rated System - All systems must  be  "G"  rated.   No  profanity,
   obscenity  on  member  systems.   Each  member should be a 'FAMILY'
   type/rated system.
3) No illegal activities - credit  card  numbers,  phreaking  (illegal
   long  distance) codes, passwords, pirating of software, are some of
   the illegal activities that are expressly forbidden.  This list  is
   not by any means intended to be all inclusive.
4) No threats are permitted to any other node in FamilyNet, or outside
   FamilyNet.   Threats include damage to software/systems, law suits,
   personal  harm,  etc.   Local/National  Managers  will   make   the
   determination as to what constitutes a "threat."

		       Applying for Membership

1) Obtain a current copy of the FMLYLIST (this is the list of nodes in
   FamilyNet).
2)  Members  should  only  have ONE node number in FamilyNet (with the
   exception of Special Interest Nets (SIGNETS).  If you are a  member
   of  a SIGNET you should NOT join a TBN (topology based Network), or
   a geographical net.  Your SIGNET membership entitles you to all the
   benefits of membership in FamilyNet.  If you are a Manager (at  any
   level) you should use ONLY your manager's node number for all mail.
3)  Send  a message to the manager that would handle your geographical
   area, or area  of  interest  (Special  Interest  Nets),  or  a  TBN
   (topology  based  Network)  manager  that  is  willing to feed you.
   (Note: TBN is based soley on feeds, Special Interest and Geographic
   Nets are not.  In a TBN, the manager assigning a node  number  will
   be  your  feed).  If there is a local FamilyNet net, send a message
   to the host node for the Local Net you wish to join.  If  there  is
   no  local  Net,  send  your  message  to  the Regional Manager that
   handles your Region.  If there is a zone instead of a Region,  send
   a message to the Zone Manager.  Nodes can choose to have membership
   in  geographical  Nets, and/or Special Interest Nets.  If you are a
   member of a TBN you may NOT also be a member of a geographical  Net
   as well.
	   The message should contain:
               Name of Your System.
               Name of System Operator (Your name).
               Location of System (ie Los Angelas, Ca).
               Phone number of System (where other nodes can
                    deliver) mail - pvt or unlisted nodes are not
                    permitted).
               Baud rate of your system
               Name and version of mailer (or proper flags if known).
                    Allowable flags are listed at bottom of FMLYLIST.
               Hours that system is available for mail.
               Type of Modem system is running (For flags).
Note: Points can be issued a regular node number in the network as
      long as their 'boss node' phone number is listed under their
      listing.

If  you  are  having problems with a manager, contact the next manager 
up  the  line  and  request a node number from him/her. If you have at 
least  three nodes, you can request another network, even if a network 
is  existing  in the same geographical area. Note: Members may only be 
members of ONE geographical network if two exist in the same area.
                             Positions
*   Node  -  One  system  (may  be  a  BBS or Point)
*   Point  - A system connected to FamilyNet that is not public/has no
     users other than the operator.
*   Local FamilyNet (Net) - A group of nodes in a local (geographical)
     area, a group of nodes with a topoplogy of echomail feeds  (TBN),
     or  areas  of special interests (SIGNETS), Managed by a FamilyNet
     Manager (Host).
*   Regional  Manager  -  Has  a  REGION in the FMLYLIST.  A Region is
     comprised of a group of NETS.  Regions should have  at  least  50
     separate nodes at the minimum.
*   Zone  Manager  -  Has  a group of REGIONS in the FMLYLIST.  Can be
     SIGNET, Geographical, or TBN.
*   International  Director  -  Gives direction to the entire network.
      Day to day operation rests with the Managers.  The director will
      set policy  and  have  the  final  say  in  resolving  disputes.
      Disputes   should   be  settled  at  the  lowest  level  in  the
      heirarchy.  Managers are empowered to resolve  any  disputes  at
      their level.
*   Moderator - Runs  an  echomail  conference.   A  moderator  of  an
      echomail  conference  has  complete  control of that conference.
      All FamilyNet nodes acknowledge the rights of the  moderator  to
      take  whatever  measures  necessary  to control the integrety of
      their conference.  This includes dictating  the  guidelines  for
      participating  in  a conference, and the power to order feeds be
      cut for a given  conference  (a  conference  will  include  both
      echomail and groupmail for the purpose of this document).
*   Echomail Coordinator - This position  is  responsible  for  making
      sure  that  echomail  flows  smoothly.  This person will also be
      responsible for creating and maintaining an  echomail  list  for
      all FamilyNet Echoes/Groups.  The echomail Coordinator will have
      the  final say in where feeds may be made - by permission of the
      moderators, in the case  of  disputes/problems.   Free  flow  of
      echomail  dictates that any node can go anywhere to get any feed
      they like (exception is gated echomail).

			 Required Conferences

The  following  conferences  are required for all FamilyNet nodes. You
are  NOT  required to get them, but are responsiblible for the content 
in  them.  If  an  announcement is made in these conferences that puts 
you  in  policy violation, for example, the fact you are not tied into 
the  conference does not constitute a valid defense for not conforming 
to  the  policy!  As  such it is STRONGLY suggested all nodes tie into 
these conferences where applicable.

NETWORK_MGRS  - All FamilyNet managers and coordinators should be tied
   into this echo/conference.  This is where policy will be  made  and
   discussed.   This  is  also  where  all problems are discussed.  By
   default, the moderator of this conference will be the International
   director.   Only  managers  and  coordinators  may  tie  into  this
   conference.  This conference is restricted.
FAMILY_SYSOP  -  This  is  the  FamilyNet sysop's echo.  This is where
   announcements are made, and topics of discussion of interest to all
   sysops will take place.  All FamilyNet systems SHOULD have a tie in
   to this conference.  Announcements made in this conference will  be
   binding   on   all  nodes.   This  conference  should  not  need  a
   moderator.  Only topics of interest  to  ALL  sysops  in  FamilyNet
   should  be  discussed  here.   Users  may  NOT  have access to this
   conference.
ECHOES - This is the place where echoes are  searched  for,  commented
   on,  new echoes are announced, and notice of terminations are made.
   Any Echo news should be made in the conference.   By  default,  the
   FamilyNet   Echomail   Coordinator   is   the   moderator  of  this
   conference.  This conference is open to users and sysops.
BACKBONE - This is the business conference for the FamilyNet  Backbone
   nodes.   All  backbone  nodes  should be tied into this conference.
   Any node may tie into this conference.  Access should be limted  to
   sysops.
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