<> Echomail Policy: -------------------------- Currently <> has 3 echomail areas established. There is a Sysops echo, and two public UFO oriented echoes where the bulk of the discussion will take place. The reason for the inclusion of 2 UFO echoes should become self evident upon reading the respective descriptions which follow. It is hoped that people will make use of both areas, depending on the nature of the subject matter they wish to discuss. I hope that people will see the spirit behind why such a decision was made, and adhere to it as closely as possible. Obviously, from time to time, it will be debatable as to which echo certain pieces of information, and strains of thought will best belong. As Moderator, I hope to be as relatively easy-going and as un- obtrusive as possible when acting in that capacity. From time to time it may be appropriate to shift debate to another echo, but for the most part I will leave this to the discretion of the users, and hope they adhere to the echomail policy in the spirit of good faith in which it was designed to be observed. Press Enter... < User Sanctions: ------------------------ <> places a high value on its role as a forum for the unincumbered, free flow of information relating to the subject of UFOs. As such, there will be no censorship of any kind, except for that which pertains to a User using profanity, or intentionally causing mischief or any other outrageous activity which is in violation of the spirit of the "Code of Conduct". It is hoped that, in my capacity as Moderator, action will never have to be taken against a User. 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Description of UFONET_A Echo: ---------------------------- Beginning with the premise that the subject of UFOs is one laden with both controversy and emotion to begin with, two public echo areas have been instituted in order to accomodate the widest array of both Users and information relating to the discussion of UFOs. UFONET_A Echo is intended to be a forum for discussion on those elements of the UFO enigma to which there is more or less a "concensus" upon within the UFOlogical community. Discussion here will tend to be more conservative, and less speculative as we examine those aspects of the UFO phenomenon which are for the most part, accepted by most of the leading researchers within the UFO community at large. Examples of discussion material, include UFO sighting and abduction reports. Scientifically based theorizing on composition of UFO craft and operating of propulsion systems, etc., generally referred to as "nuts and bolts" discussion. Its hoped that "skeptic" and "believer" and those inbetween, can co-exist peacefully within both UFONET echoes. While some discussion material will inevitably overlap both echoes, it is hoped that the spirit of this arrangement will be adhered to.  Description of UFONET_B Echo: ---------------------------- Beginning with the premise that the subject of UFOs is one laden with both controversy and emotion to begin with, two public echo areas have been instituted in order to accomodate the widest array of both Users and information relating to the discussion of UFOs. UFONET_B Echo is intended to be a forum for discussion on the more highly speculative and controversial aspects of some theories and positions as held by certain UFO researchers and participants. This however is not meant as a license to discuss fantasy or make-believe. It is assumed that all participants in both echoes are here to discuss issues which are meaningful to them, and which they hold in good faith. The subject has enough controversy in it without having to resort to fabrications. Appropriate for this echo is also highly speculative discussion ranging from conspiracy/coverup theories, to that of the implications of alien communications and interaction with humans. Its hoped that "skeptic" and "believer", and those inbetween, can co-exist peacefully within both UFONET echoes. While some discussion material will inevitably overlap both echoes, it is hoped that the spirit of this arrangement can be adhered to by all involved. Press Enter...