Conference napalm::heavy_metal

2.0. "Conference Rules" by MILKWY::SLABOUNTY (Raging Slab) Wed Dec 13 1989 17:34

    	Please read (and heed) these rules:
    
	1)  Use of profanity

	    The use of profanity will be tolerated, as long as:

	    a)  the word(s) aren't used in a sexual content
	    b)  the word(s) are strategically 'starred out', like
		'f*ck' or 'sh*t'
	    c)  the word(s) aren't used to demoralize/degrade any-
		one in the conference, like 'f*ck you', etc.

	    Abbreviations like 'WTF' and 'BFD' will also be tolerated,
	    'coz they don't actually mean anything as they stand.

	    Any issues on the use of profanity will be handled by
	    the moderators.

	2)  Etiquette

	    Please DO NOT speak badly of anyone in the conference for
	    any reason whatsoever.  If something needs to be said to
	    someone for a note/reply entered then we'd appreciate it
	    if it was taken off-line.  If the problem can't be resolved
	    then contact one or more of the moderators, and we'll take
	    over from there.  Use SHOW MOD to view the list of moder-
            ators of this conference, and I believe SEND/MEMBER will
            send a message to all moderators at the same time.

            Please keep "Valuing Differences" in mind when writing in
            NOTES.  Digital is comprised of people from many differ-
            ent cultures, all who are just as much a part of the com-
            pany as you are.  NO racial, ethnic, or sexual preference
            jokes/remarks will be tolerated ... and replies containing
	    same will be deleted without warning.

            Also, derogatory remarks about bands/performers/etc. are
            not welcome unless they're backed by legitimate reasons
            and/or facts.  An example is "XXX sucks!!"

	    There should be no discussion of illegal activities in this
	    (or any) conference either.  Notes containing same will be
	    deleted.

	    This includes, but is not limited to:  the abuse of living
	    creatures, street racing, violence.

	3)  Basic NOTES hints

	    Please check the directories in note 7.* before entering
	    a new topic to avoid duplication.  The directories will
            be updated on a semi-but-not-too-incredibly-regular basis
            so as to reflect deleted notes, etc.

	    Try to stay as close to the topic of the base note as pos-
	    sible ... any side discussions should be carried over to
	    an already-existing note on said subject, or transferred
	    to a new topic.  If a side discussion starts and no one
            else has said anything, please inform one or more of the
            moderators and:

            a)  The topic will be temporarily write-locked
            b)  The replies will be moved to an appropriate topic
            c)  The original topic will be re-opened for discussion

	    Use good grammar when writing your notes/replies, 'coz if
	    words are missing it makes entries hard to read.  Please
            don't reply to someone just to correct spelling mistakes:
            no one's perfect.  It's also a waste of disk space.

	    Use as few form feeds as possible due to the fact that some
	    system links are slow and this takes time to go through.

            When entering a new note, PLEASE spell the name of the band,
            performer, or whatever correctly, and PLEASE don't skip a
            space between every character in the name:
    
            Two examples of this are *^- B O N  J O V I -^* (or however
            it was entered) and H E N D R I X.  Doing this makes a title
            search useless.  Spelling mistakes and/or 'useless spaces'
            in note titles will be corrected by a moderator.

            If you're a temp/contractor accessing the confer-
            ence through a 'generic account' (example - abc::secretary)
            please identify yourself with a first/last name.

            [Notice that all of these 'helpful hints' and 'etiquette 
             hints' apply to practically every conference ... not just 
             H_M.  Please do your best to follow these guidelines and 
             NOTES will be a wonderful place to spend free time.]

	4)  Discussions/debates

	    Any discussions and/or debates should be carried out in a
	    professional manner.  Name calling, threats to someone's
	    family members and/or pets will not be tolerated.  'Your
	    mother wears army boots' is only acceptable if said mother
	    actually served in the army.  (And please don't confuse
	    two armed services ... be specific).

	    Please keep to the subject of the debate/discussion, and
	    all comments should be relevant to the subject at hand.

	5)  Who is Heavy_Metal and who isn't?

	    Topic 83 is titled "Which bands are Heavy_Metal".  Please
	    use this note to discuss notes in the conference that you
	    feel are out-of-place, rather than cluttering the band
	    notes with garbage.

	6)  Concert tickets

	    The sale of concert tickets is allowed in this conference,
	    'coz we realize that most other conferences don't allow it
	    at all to avoid problems.

	    One request, though - scalping tickets is illegal (selling
	    them for more than what u paid).  Any advertised price that
	    is deemed "above original purchase price" will be sent back
	    to the seller.  Hint:  if you're gonna sell 'em for more
	    than what u paid for 'em, just ask to be contacted by MAIL
	    for the price.  Keeps the conference out of trouble.

	7)  Garbage note (note 99)

	    It should be used for limited chit-chat between noters, but
	    not to the point of a 2-person conversation with 2 people
	    involved (which would be better suited to MAIL instead).

	    Being that this is the Heavy_Metal conference, we'd like to
	    think that the majority of the notes/replies entered will
	    pertain to the subject of Heavy_Metal.  If you're not going
	    to talk about Heavy_Metal then please add RITZ::CONVERSATION
	    to your notebook and gab all u want there.

	8)  Who's gigging where

	    Being a Heavy_Metal conference, there are bound to be some
	    bands appearing at area clubs, etc.  Announcements of same
	    are welcome, but please don't mention any kind of "donation"
	    or cover charge required to get into the show.  Many times,
	    bands don't make a whole lot off these shows ... but that
	    (unfortunately) doesn't change the fact that Digital Equip-
	    ment Corporation forbids using their resources for business-
	    es outside of the company.

	    Basically, just mention that you'll be appearing at so-and-
	    so ... and post an age requirement (if any).

	    Thanks.

	To sum it all up:

	    Do the right thing.

	    The moderators are responsible for the conference and the
	    content of same, and therefore have the final say in any
	    and all of the above.  All issues will be handled fairly.
	    If u don't think that they're handled fairly, please let
	    us know and we will try to come to an agreement.

							  Thank you,
                                                           The mods

    Addendum:
    
    The band Axx Sxxxxx CANNOT be spelled/written out at ANY time, or under
    ANY circumstances, period!  NO EXCEPTIONS!!  Notes in violation will
    be SET HIDDEN and DELETED without notice.

    
    Can you bleep out the letters?
    
    I.e.
    
    A*r S*upply

    
    	Errr... Chris... A*r seems okay but S*upply???  Maybe I'm
    	the one who's a bit daft but I don't believe there are
    	any letters between the S and the U in supply. (8
    
    	And, FWIW,
    
    	NO!  It MUST be written as Xxx Xxxxx and no other way. (8
    
    	tigg~~~~

Ah, I see the Frizbum still can't obey the rules!
    
    re: .1
    
>    Addendum:
>    
>    The band Axx Sxxxxx CANNOT be spelled/written out at ANY time, or under
>    ANY circumstances, period!  NO EXCEPTIONS!!  Notes in violation will
>    be SET HIDDEN and DELETED without notice.
    
    Yer pushin it pretty bad including the first letter of each word.  The
    *correct* way to put that is still "Xxx Xxxxxx".
    
    gh