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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Late_Ancient_Christian_female_saints
most of them are from egypt and shit WTFFF
ascetic christian desert mothers
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Originally posted by That forum guy that helps you understand sarcasm Oh blessed Cup! St . of Truth and Cheese. wait can you canonize women?? I gotta look into that
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2023-07-11 at 12:55 AM UTCThere are only two triangles in my only tattoo when the design has three shapes in it. I should an hero for the embarrassment of not having a third triangle.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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Originally posted by Incessant There are only two triangles in my only tattoo when the design has three shapes in it. I should an hero for the embarrassment of not having a third triangle.
Two is fine it sounds like taoism
Originally posted by the man who put it in my hood we are casting Shiva nutmeg magic n shit
dose anynone know why they rock nutmeg and triangles pls I must know
https://resonantnews.com/2020/06/08/ancient-spice-route-lost-city-of-muziris-similarities-between-hindu-and-egyptian-goddess-of-kerala-and-an-ancient-shiva-temple/
oh god not th e ANKH NO NOT AGAIN
https://resonantnews.com/2020/06/08/ancient-spice-route-lost-city-of-muziris-similarities-between-hindu-and-egyptian-goddess-of-kerala-and-an-ancient-shiva-temple/
THEESE MAGICAL WOMEN ARE DRAWING THIS SHIT TOWARDS ME
Originally posted by the man who put it in my hood brother Maharana instructs the viewers to place nutmeg in each ceremonial bowl
WAT????? WAHT??? WHTATY??????
wtf wtf wtf
KRAK KRAK KRAK I CAN DO METH HERE THE SPIRITS JUST TOLD ME WUT
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2024-05-08 at 3:25 PM UTCÉÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍÍ»
º N I R V A N A N E T (tm) º
º T h e P h i l o s o p h y º
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As a system operator, it is easy to overlook the inherently
tyrannical aspects of even the simplest computer. Conceived as
manipulators of numbers, computers did not come into their own
until they could sort and store large quantities of ordinary
information.
The largest user of computing power in the world today is the
National Security Agency, or NSA. With a budget more than that of
the FBI and the CIA combined, it is the job of the NSA to keep
track of "threats to national security". These are the folks who
intercepted that lovely little phone call that linked the bombing
of a Disco in West Germany and Kaddafy. What do they do, really?
three things: they gather, store, and collate information. They use
computers to do it.
It is not the mission of a Bulletin Board to be a small NSA, but
the capability is there. On most boards throughout the nation,
users are requested to input all kinds of information. Names, "Use
REAL NAMES ONLY! NO HANDLES!" And phone numbers, "The system will
call you back. Hang up now." Often other information as well. What
kind of computer do you have? How old are you? Sex? SEXUAL
ORIENTATION?(!) How long have you had a modem? Where do you live,
WHAT'S YOUR ADDRESS? WHAT'S YOUR RACE? Amazing that anyone even
logs onto any boards anywhere. Many folks lie. Even worse, many
don't.
Sysops do this to keep 'Undesirables' off of their boards. They
examine this data and compare it to their image of an ideal user.
Usually a upper middle class white male with an expensive IBM
computer. They let most people on anyhow. But this stuff remains on
file. Scared yet? You should be. The well-meaning system operators
are trying to keep disruptive people off their boards. They don't
want swearing or inane prattle. Striving for the ideal forum for
communication, they try and weed out the misfits. Instead of
promoting an exchange of ideas, they try to limit what ideas may be
exchanged.
And all this data remains on file. Chances are it will never be
looked at again. But what if, someday, the board gets confiscated
by the police for something that you had nothing to do with. Oops!
You're a witness! Or worse, an accomplice. Maybe not. But who
knows, and who wants to find out? "Bob" knows no computer system is
secure. ANY data on ANY disk anywhere in the world should be
considered PUBLIC information, and treated accordingly. The only
truly secure computer is OFF.
Don't let your own instincts make you into a fascist. An open
system is a healthy system. Back in the olden golden days of the
first multiuser operating system, people would pit their
intelligence against the computer and crash it. Instead of beefing
up the security, the programmers installed a new command, "crash".
Now all you had to do was type 'crash', and the system would be
brought to it's knees. Voila, the problem went away.
Keep your system open and free. It's what computers are really good
for anyhow -- all information to all people. There is no such thing
as a bad fact, or a bad word. There never was. And that is the
power that a system truly does have -- the power to exchange new
and different information, and bring people together. If you give
people this power, your system will grow.
The only limit a Bulletin Board System has is time. If every user
could use the system for only two seconds, the board would always
be available. But such is not the case, and virtually every board
in existence has some kind of time limit. Even download limits are,
in essence, time limits.
Don't cheat yourself my restricting the users! If a user really
wants to get on, he will get on. Be lenient. If you can, be free.
Give the user a gentle reminder. If you treat the people who use
your computer like people, they will behave like people. Shackled
and barred at every turn, they will misbehave and cause trouble at
every turn.
I have run two systems in the past. The first was rigidly
structured, one hundred levels. Each level had greater time
allotted to it, and more data could be accessed. People would
participate just to get to a higher level, without even knowing
what was available. I was inundated with level and time raise
requests. Finally I shut the system down. "Too many losers," I
said. "People who just take, take, take. Nobody could run a BBS
today!" And indeed, they did just take, take, take. All they could,
while they could.
The next board I ran was different. One level. No validation.
People would call up and have instant full access to the board.
Often, these users would go totally bats. They would run to the
files section and download all they could. They would read ALL the
messages in one session, and then call back with another name. The
second call was different, though. They would come and look, and
download something, and read a message or two, and leave.
Finally, after a couple of weeks, an amazing thing happened.
Hopeless losers, people who usually spent all their time trying to
download as much as they could, started to get into it. Many posted
their first messages. And they even would upload. Why? They didn't
have to. Those users had found a home, and you try to improve your
home.
Welcome home. Welcome to NIRVANAnet(tm).
Dr. Strangelove
Sysop, Just Say Yes
San Francisco, CA
November 15, 1989
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º H o w I t A l l B e g a n º
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There were once three BBSes in the Bay Area with the same
philosophy. Dr. Strangelove ran a board called Just Say Yes in San
Francisco, Ratsnatcher ran Rat Head Systems in Berkeley, and I ran
& the Temple of the Screaming Electron in Walnut Creek. We decided
that since our message bases were very similar, our users tended to
overlap, and we shared the same basic philosophy of how to run a
BBS system, we decided to create NIRVANAnet(tm) so that our ideas
could spread throughout the BBS community.
Since that initial beginning, NIRVANAnet(tm) has grown to become
one of the country's best and most infamous networks because of its
open access policies and diverse subject matter.
Interest in joining NIRVANAnet(tm) has been intense, but it was
founded with the sole purpose of being a regional network. That is,
it was designed to serve only the San Francisco Bay Area. This
limitation on network size was done on purpose so that we could
concentrate on the quality of the boards involved, address regional
issues, and keep things small-scale and personal.
Because of the enormous success of NIRVANAnet(tm), the sysops of
the net have decided to open NIRVANAnet(tm) to the rest of the
planet. The new, expanded NIRVANAnet(tm) will consist only of
boards that offer OPEN ACCESS. This means that member boards must
let anyone on and give them full access on the first call.
If you're interested, read on...
In a perfect world, Open Access means no registration, no
validation, no complex new user questionnaires, no requirement for
users to enter their real names, addresses, phone numbers,
birthdays, gender, or other personal information, handles are
allowed and encouraged, users are trusted, freedom of speech reigns
supreme, knowledge is available to everyone, and no discrimination
based on age, sex, race, religion, drug use, or mental stability.
It also means that once a person is on-line they can immediately
read and write messages, download files, play games, and use any
other functions that the BBS provides.
In short, OPEN.
Unfortunately, we do not live in a perfect world. Many countries
and states place restrictions upon free speech and free expression.
Sysops who violate these restrictions can end up fined, imprisoned,
or worse. Because of this governmental interference, sysops may be
required by law to restrict information about sex to people over
the age of 18 or 21, or in some areas, the information may not be
provided at all. Some countries do not allow people to exchange
information about explosives or weapons, in some jurisdictions you
cannot discuss entry codes for getting into computer networks, and
passing out credit card numbers is verboten just about everywhere.
Since we don't want Sysops to end up in jail, it is permissable to
restrict access to some areas or remove some types of information
IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS. However,
restrictions should be at the absolute minimum levels needed to be
acceptable to the local authorities. For instance, if it is legal
in your area to give access to erotic material by having users sign
a document that says "I am over 18", then by no means should you be
requiring them to send in photocopies of their driver's licenses.
Just because computers are good at collecting data on people,
doesn't mean that you have to collect data. Just because you have
the power to be Big Brother doesn't mean that you should. Give
people as much freedom as possible on your system.
I could go on and on for days about the advantages of running an
open system as opposed to a closed one, but I won't. If you run an
open system, you KNOW why it's a better way. If you run a closed
system, you're not going to be allowed to join NIRVANAnet(tm) so
there's no point in arguing with you about it.
NIRVANAnet(tm) does not force anyone to run their system a
particular way, we just say that if you agree with these
principles, we'll share a bunch of really cool echos and files with
you. You and your users will get to read messages from freaks of
all types on subjects from encryption to phone systems to movies to
techo-jargon to music to sex. NIRVANAnet(tm) is designed to REWARD
sysops who run open systems by giving them the most interesting and
diverse messages and files on the planet.
Hope to see you on NIRVANAnet(tm)!
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| > | & the Temple of the Screaming Electron
( \/ ) Walnut Creek, California
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º N I R V A N A N E T (tm) º
º D e t a i l e d C h a r t e r I n f o r m a t i o n º
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01 What NIRVANAnet(tm) Is
NIRVANAnet(tm) consists of a group of Open Access BBSes, which
carry a number of identical message echos and file echos. All
boards will carry a minimum of two thirds of the message echos
offered by the net, as well as NNSYSOP and Netmail. In addition to
NIRVANAnet(tm) Message Areas, NIRVANAnet(tm) members can also carry
NIRVANAnet(tm) Text File Echos, NIRVANAnet(tm) Public Key
(encryption) Distribution Echos, and other NIRVANAnet(tm) data
feeds to be announced.
02 Why This Charter Exists
This Charter is written not to be excessively bureaucratic, but
simply because, in order for a network like this to exist and grow,
it needs to have some sort of basic structure. This Charter
attempts to nail down that basic structure so that NIRVANAnet(tm)
will last for decades.
03 Main Hub
A Main Hub is defined as a BBS System that ties a local area into
NIRVANAnet(tm). A Main Hub may feed messages to several smaller
hubs which then feed messages to individual Nodes, or a Main Hub
may feed messages to individual nodes directly. Main Hubs are
always assigned Node Number 0 within their Local Net.
04 Hubs
A Hub is defined as any BBS System that is feeding the
NIRVANAnet(tm) message echos to two or more NIRVANAnet(tm) BBSes.
05 Net / Local Net
A Net or Local Net is all of the Nodes that get data from one Main
Hub.
06 Node
A node is a single BBS system.
07 Main Hub Duties and Responsibilities
Main Hubs have to call the backbone at least twice a night in order
to transfer all echomail, netmail, and file echos. The sysops
running these systems must be very technically proficient and have
systems which are reliable. They must coordinate mail transfer
periods with the hubs and nodes that they feed data to. A Main Hub
is also responsible for routing mail around systems that go down
within their Local Net.
Main hubs will pass nodelist updates on to the Hubs and Nodes they
are feeding.
Main Hubs also have all of the duties and responsibilities of Hubs
and Nodes.
08 Hub Duties and Responsibilities
The Hubs work with new Nodes to iron out technical problems and to
get the new Nodes on-line.
Hubs must know the NIRVANAnet(tm) Charter well enough to verify the
fact that the their Nodes are Open Systems and continue to remain
Open Systems as defined by the Charter. Hubs can cut the feed of a
Node if the Node ceases to be an Open System. Nodes can appeal to
their Main Hub or rest of NIRVANAnet(tm) if they think they are
being treated unjustly.
Hubs must call their Main Hub at least twice a night to pick up
waiting mail. Hubs will route netmail and file echos for
NIRVANAnet(tm).
Hubs will pass nodelist updates on to the Nodes they are feeding.
Hubs also have all of the duties and responsibilities of Nodes.
09 Node Duties and Responsibilities
Nodes will do their best to remain Open Systems and resist the urge
to control their users. Nodes must call their Hub at least once a
night, but preferrably twice, to pick up mail. Nodes will make
NIRVANAnet(tm) Info Packs available to all callers, so that others
can join the net.
10 Voting
Voting is used for electing the International Net Coordinator
(INC), electing Net Coordinators (NC's), ammending the
NIRVANAnet(tm) Charter, and adding new nodes.
Votes can be for, against, or abstain. An abstain vote DOES count
as a vote. If a person does not vote, this is counted as an
"abstain" vote. (This means that in a simple majority vote, if
there are 100 nodes in the net, and 49 vote "YES" and 48 vote "NO",
then there are 3 abstensions, and the NO's win the vote.)
Voting is done by placing the question on the NNSYSOP board and
asking for a vote. Once a question has been put to a vote, all
voting members must vote within 14 days, unless stated otherwise
within the Charter. There is no such thing as a "secret ballot".
The NNC tallies all votes and posts a running total of who voted
"Yes" and who voted "No" up until the voting period is over. At
which time the NNC will post the final results.
A Voting Member may change their vote at any time up until the
voting period is over.
All votes to elect Net Officers are by simple majority.
Ammending the Charter takes a 2/3 majority of ALL voting members.
See the section on "New Systems" for information on voting in new
systems.
All other votes are by simple majority, unless otherwise stated in
the Charter.
11 Who Votes
In order to vote, a member must have an active system. There is one
vote per BBS system, and no one gets more than one vote.
Generally, if a person's name appears in the nodelist, then they're
eligible to vote, which is why the NNC also conducts elections.
12 NC Elections
All of the Voting Members within a Net will vote for an NC at least
once every 18 months. If an NC steps down, an election for a new NC
must be held within 30 days. An election is won by a simple
majority. The current NC will set the date for the election period,
which lasts for 30 days. Elections are called by posting a message
on the NNSYSOP echo.
13 INC Elections
ALL of the members will vote for an INC at least once every 30
months. If a INC steps down, an election for a new INC must be held
within 45 days. An election is won by a simple majority. The
current INC will set the date for the election period, which lasts
for 45 days. Elections are called by posting a message on the
NNSYSOP echo.
14 Other Positions
There are other positions within the net for Network EchoMail
Coordinator (NEC), Network Netmail Coordinator (NMC), Network
FileEcho Coordinator (NFC), and Network Nodelist Coordinator (NNC).
These positions are voluntary support positions. They work with the
INC and the NC's to make the network run more smoothly. Other
positions may be added in the future at the discretion of the INC.
All positions are appointed by the INC.
15 Network EchoMail Coordinator (NEC) Responsibilities
Makes sure that echomail is flowing smoothly. Works with the hubs
to make sure that echomail is not being lost. Determines the
routing for echomail between the various Main Hubs. Solves
technical echomail problems. Splits echomail areas that become too
congested. Adds new areas to the backbone as requested by nodes.
Schedules mail run times so that echomail will flow quickly.
16 Network Netmail Coordinator (NMC) Responsibilities
Makes sure that netmail is flowing smoothly. Works with the hubs to
make sure that netmail is not being lost. Determines the routing
for netmail between the various Main Hubs and Hubs. Solves
technical netmail problems.
17 Network FileEcho Coordinator (NFC) Responsibilities
Makes sure that those boards that wish to participate in the file
echos are getting their files. Makes sure that boards which do NOT
wish to participate in the file echos do not get stuck with the
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2024-05-08 at 3:26 PM UTC18 Network Nodelist Coordinator (NNC) Responsibilities
Maintains the NIRVANAnet(tm) nodelist. Adds new nodes to the
nodelist and deletes boards which are no longer active. Changes
board information as necessary. Sends out nodelist updates to all
Main Hubs. The NNC also conducts all elections and tracks votes.
The NNC also puts together the NIRVANAnet(tm) Info Packs which
should be available on every node. These packs contain the
NIRVANAnet(tm) Charter, an application, the NIRVANAnet(tm)
Nodelist, and anything else the NNC deems appropriate.
19 Users
Do not count.
20 Minimum Technical Standards
There are minimum BBS standards involved in NIRVANAnet(tm). The
proposed system would need to have a minimum of down time, menus
should have a planned appearance. Menu options should actually do
something (what they do is up to the sysop), and systems should be
able to generate packets and receive them on a regular basis.
21 New Systems
In order to become a node in the network a sysop must first fill
out a NIRVANAnet(tm) Application Form and upload it to a
NIRVANAnet(tm) Hub.
The sysop of the Hub will call the BBS to make sure that it is an
OPEN ACCESS system, as defined by the NIRVANAnet(tm) Charter.
If the Hub decides that the BBS qualifies according to the Charter,
the Hub Sysop will post a message on the NNSYSOP echo nominating
the new board for membership and telling everyone the board's name
and phone number. This message will include a portion of the
application.
Other NIRVANAnet(tm) Sysops will have two weeks from the date the
message is posted to call the board and check it out. After
calling, they will post their votes, YES or NO, on the NNSYSOP
echo. If the board gets at least 5 YES votes (including the
nominating hub) and a maximum of 2 NO votes within the two week
period, the board is in. If the board gets less than 5 YES votes,
or 2 or more NO votes then the BBS is not admitted to the net.
NIRVANAnet(tm) Sysops may vote "NO" for any reason whatsoever, but
are expected to use this Charter as a guide when deciding on
admitting a new board. NIRVANAnet(tm) Sysops are expected to vote
"NO" if an applicant BBS does not fulfill the requirements of the
Charter. Conversely, even if a BBS technically qualifies under the
Charter's guidelines, a NIRVANAnet(tm) Sysop is not required to
vote "YES" on the board's entry into the net.
The Main Hub of the board's nearest net will then assign the new
node a node number, give the new node a NIRVANAnet(tm) nodelist,
and inform the NNC of the addition to the nodelist. The NNC will
add the node to the nodelist within one month.
After being admitted, any new system must be hooked into the net
within two weeks. It is assumed that before a system is admitted,
it is capable of exchanging echomail packets already. The two week
margin allows for any technical problems which might crop up.
If a system is not admitted to the net they may apply again after
six months have passed.
22 Open Access
In a perfect world, Open Access means no registration, no
validation, no complex new user questionnaires, no requirement for
users to enter real names, addresses, phone numbers, birthdays,
gender, or other personal information, handles are allowed and
encouraged, users are trusted, freedom of speech reigns supreme,
knowledge is available to everyone, and no discrimination based on
age, sex, race, religion, drug use, or mental stability. It also
means that once a person is on-line they can immediately read and
write messages, download files, play games, and use any other
functions that the BBS provides.
For the purposes of NIRVANAnet(tm), Open Access means that we
require:
* No requirement for users to enter real names,
addresses, phone numbers, birthdays, gender, or
other personal information.
* No "validation" of new users.
* No complex new user questionnaires.
* Handles are allowed and encouraged.
* No discrimination based on age, sex, race, religion,
drug use, or mental stability.
* Once a person is on-line they can immediately read
and write E-Mail, local messages, NIRVANAnet(tm)
Netmail, and NIRVANAnet(tm) Echomail.
* Once a person is on-line they can immediately
download files that the BBS obtained from the
NIRVANAnet(tm) Text File Archives or through the
NIRVANAnet(tm) Text File Distribution System.
We encourage sysops to keep their BBSes to be as open as possible,
and to allow full access to all functions and areas within the BBS
to all callers.
23 New User Questionnaires
If your BBS software will not allow you to turn off these nosy new
user questions, you can use a hex editor to change them to
something less noxious. (Such as changing "Enter Your REAL Address"
to "Favorite Color".) Better yet, switch your software to something
less Big Brotherish and tell the author of the software why you're
switching. If you cannot turn off these questions and are unable or
unwilling to use a hex editor you will not be admitted to
NIRVANAnet(tm).
24 Files
Sysops are encouraged to be as generous with file ratios as
possible, or to give files away with no ratios.
25 Exceptions
Unfortunately, we do not live in a perfect world. Many countries
and states place restrictions upon free speech and free expression.
Sysops who violate these restrictions can end up fined, imprisoned,
or worse. Because of this governmental interference, sysops may be
required by law to restrict information about sex to people over
the age of 18 or 21, or in some areas, the information may not be
provided at all. Some countries do not allow people to exchange
information about explosives or weapons, in some jurisdictions you
cannot discuss entry codes for getting into computer networks, and
passing out credit card numbers is verboten just about everywhere.
Since we don't want Sysops to end up in jail, it is permissable to
restrict access to some areas IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH GOVERNMENT
REGULATIONS. However, restrictions should be at the absolute
minimum levels needed to be acceptable to the local authorities.
For instance, if it is legal in your area to give access to erotic
material by having users sign a document that says "I am over 18",
then by no means should you be requiring them to send in
photocopies of their driver's licenses.
If your government says that some information may not be provided
at all or you will go to jail, we advise you to delete such
information from your system.
26 Fly-by-Night Systems
Running a BBS is a lot of work, and many sysops set up a BBS only
to shut it down within a few months once they find that out. To
encourage long-term connections to BBS systems, a BBS system must
have been in operation for at least four months before it can join
NIRVANAnet(tm).
27 Charging for Access
Running a single-line system is cheap. Running a multi-line system
can be an expensive proposition. Because of this, it may be
necessary for multi-line systems to charge for access to extra
lines.
Because this may be seen as restricting access, the following
guideline applies: If you charge for access, you must provide at
least ONE LINE that is completely free of charge.
(Preferrably, between 1/3 and 1/2 of your lines should be free, but
that is up to you.)
If all of your lines are free, but users who contribute cash get
more time, that also qualifies, since users don't HAVE to pay to
call your system.
For instance, &TOTSE used to be a one-line free system. The board
was busy 90% of the time, and many people could never get through
at all. In January of 1993, &TOTSE went to four lines, two of which
were only available to people who'd made donations. The people on
the two pay lines subsidize the people on the free lines. Because
of the donations, &TOTSE can now provide twice as much free service
as it could before, a big gain for the users.
28 NNSYSOP
Every system is required to carry NNSYSOP, the PRIVATE
NIRVANAnet(tm) Sysops-only conference. It must be read by the
primary system operator at least once every three days, unless
there is a really good excuse not to (e.g. Hardware downtime,
vacation, spousal violence, etc). ALL posts must be read, not just
addressed posts. Members of the immediate household are also
allowed to read NNSYSOP.
A vote must be taken to allow anyone else to read (or participate)
in NNSYSOP. Allowing non-sysops to read the NNSYSOP echo without
permission of the voting members may result in cutting the network
feed of the offending system.
29 New Topics
The NEC must add a new topic if four or more NIRVANAnet(tm) boards
request that it be added. The sub will be available to all other
member systems. Requests can be made on the NNSYSOP echo.
If fewer than four boards request a new topic, it may be added or
the boards requesting the topic may be asked to network the
messages directly among themselves, at the discretion of the NEC.
30 Echos
All NIRVANAnet(tm) echos will be made available to all
NIRVANAnet(tm) BBS systems. If an echo is getting too congested, it
may be split into two or more smaller echos. All NIRVANAnet(tm)
echos have echo names beginning with "NN" to make things easier on
sysops who carry multiple networks. A sysop may choose anything
they like as the local name for an echo, but the echo title should
reflect the original intent and purpose of the echo.
NIRVANAnet(tm) echos may NOT be made available to any BBS system
that is not a member of NIRVANAnet(tm). This includes "point"
systems. If a NIRVANAnet(tm) BBS is caught sending a feed to a
non-NIRVANAnet(tm) BBS, the offending BBS's feed will be cut.
31 Echomail Moderators
Echomail Moderators are assigned by the NEC. Any user on any system
can ask to become a moderator.
32 Regional Echos
If an echo is of regional interest only, such as "Places to Go in
the Bay Area", it will begin with "NN" plus the Local Net number
plus the name of the echo. Example: NN900PLACES. These echos will
still be available to ALL NIRVANAnet(tm) BBS systems.
33 Netmail
All NIRVANAnet(tm) systems will make netmail available to their
users if it is technically possible to do so. This allows users to
send private mail to other users on other NIRVANAnet(tm) systems.
34 Encrypted Messages
All NIRVANAnet(tm) systems agree to allow users to send encrypted
messages to one another using E-Mail, Netmail, and Echomail. Users
will be encouraged to use E-Mail and Netmail whenever possible.
35 Free Speech
NIRVANAnet(tm) is a free-speech network. Posts will not be deleted,
unless they contain:
* Credit card numbers
* Phone company calling card numbers
* Names and passwords for private systems
* Unsolicited personal phone numbers
Sysops should try to keep messages on-topic. Messages can be moved
from one area to another and users can be yelled at, but posts
should not be deleted for being off-topic. The same restrictions
apply to flames, which reduce the amount of communication that's
occurring. Often, it is a good idea to forward flames to the flame
echo, that's what it's there for. It's also why we keep the number
of posts on that sub VERY low. Sysops should also attempt to keep
personal messages and 1-to-1 communiques off the netted subs, and
keep them in e-mail, netmail, or in a local message base. Finally,
when quoting a message, users are expected to quote only the
relevant part of the message, not the entire thing, tag lines and
all. This is to help reduce the amount of traffic crossing the
network and to keep costs down.
36 Multiple Networks
If a BBS system carries multiple networks, we hope that the sysop
will make NIRVANAnet(tm) the "primary" or "featured" network of
their system. Sysops who want to add NIRVANAnet(tm) just because
they are "collecting networks" for their system will be discouraged
from joining NIRVANAnet(tm).
37 Multiple Network Conflicts
If your BBS system is a member of another network that does require
real names, we encourage you to tell them to shove that requirement
up their collective asshole.
If that doesn't work, see if you can set up your system to allow
users to enter a "real-sounding" name that is used whenever they
access this other network.
If that still doesn't work, you must decide which network you want
to keep on your system, NIRVANAnet(tm) or "BigBrotherNet."
38 Off-Topic Messages
If an echo gets way off-topic, it may be necessary for several
sysops to coordinate moving messages and chastising the offending
users. These actions can be coordinated by using the NNSYSOP board
or netmail.
39 Off-Topic Users
Some users have one axe to grind and they grind it on every single
message base they come to. Usually this malise of being unable to
recognize topics comes in one of three forms: Political, Religious,
or Incoherent Abuse and Flaming. If you have a user on your system
with this problem, try to reason with them and get them to stay on
topic. In extreme cases, it may be necessary to restrict them to
posting on one message echo. Sysops are expected to use their own
best judgement for this, and to try every available means necesary
before restricting users.
40 Spelling
All NIRVANAnet(tm) sysops must be able to spell "NIRVANAnet(tm)"
correctly.
41 Language
The official language of NIRVANAnet(tm) is English, unless someone
can think of a better language.
42 System Expulsion
If a Net decides to expell a system from NIRVANAnet(tm), there must
be a vote to give the system a warning. If 2/3 of the members of
the Local Net vote in favor a warning, then a warning is given to
the offending system to clean up its act, along with a date by
which the system must be acceptable. This date must be a minimum of
two weeks from the warning date. The warning must state exactly
what is unsatisfactory about the system. When the expulsion date
has been reached, a vote will be taken to expel by the Nodes within
the system's Net. If 2/3 of the systems within the Local Net vote
to expell, the system will be kicked out of NIRVANAnet(tm). The
system being expelled does not get a vote. Systems can be expelled
for any reason.
43 Charter
Changes can be made in this charter with approval of 2/3 of the
ALL of the Voting Members of NIRVANAnet(tm).
This Charter was adopted unanimously on August 2, 1994 by:
Taipan Enigma & the Temple of the Screaming Electron
Zardoz Burn this Flag
Poindexter Fortran realitycheck
Mick Freen Lies Unlimited
Biffnix The New Dork Sublime
Rif Raf The Shrine of the Salted Slug
Simon Jester Planet Mirth -
2024-05-08 at 5:04 PM UTCi would like to join please
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2024-05-08 at 5:22 PM UTCThe The Shrine of the Salted Slug was good.
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2024-05-08 at 5:38 PM UTC
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&TOTSE 510/935-5845 Walnut Creek, CA
Burn This Flag 408/363-9766 San Jose, CA
realitycheck 415/666-0339 San Francisco, CA
Governed Anarchy 510/226-6656 Fremont, CA
New Dork Sublime 805/823-1346 Tehachapi, CA
Lies Unlimited 801/278-2699 Salt Lake City, UT
Atomic Books 410/669-4179 Baltimore, MD
Sea of Noise 203/886-1441 Norwich, CT
The Dojo 713/997-6351 Pearland, TX
Frayed Ends of Sanity 503/965-6747 Cloverdale, OR
The Ether Room 510/228-1146 Martinez, CA Tiny
Hacker Heaven 860/456-9266 Lebanon, CT
The Shaven Yak 510/672-6570 Clayton, CA
El Observador 408/372-9054 Salinas, CA
Cool Beans! 415/648-7865 San Francisco, CA
DUSK Til Dawn 604/746-5383 Cowichan Bay, BC
The Great Abyss 510/482-5813 Oakland, CA
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2024-05-08 at 6:09 PM UTCI'm probably one of the last surviving phreakers. Really makes ya think.
