HOW TO BECOME A PARANET AFFILIATE ParaNet(sm) Information Service is looking for new affiliates to connect to our international electronic network via PC and main-frame computers. We are the world's largest and most reliable media outlet concerning the paranormal with emphasis on unidentified flying objects (UFOs). ParaNet(sm) is not for everyone, though. Affiliate membership requires that you have a serious interest in exploring the mysteries of the phenomenon and are interested in teaming up with recognized scientific/researchers in the field. Our affiliates will maintain a high standard of objectivity and will represent our organization in as professional a manner as possible. Your users will be presented with a forum for fair and open-minded thought provoking discussion. You do not have to change the flavor of your current setup, nor do you have to be operating a BBS at the current time to become an affiliate. All that is required is a separate and distinct place for your ParaNet(sm) section. There are many benefits in becoming an affiliate. Mostly, you will find yourself on the cutting edge of discovery. ParaNet(sm) is growing rapidly and many programs are being implemented whereby you can take an active part in the research and investigation of UFOs. You will get your information first hand, often before the major media begins broadcasting it. ParaNet(sm) has built relationships with many prominent and leading researchers, such as Budd Hopkins, Bruce Maccabee, Dr. Richard Haines, and many others. Often, these people take part in our forums. You and your users will have direct access to these people and their findings. We are very interested in affiliates which can take an active interest in their local community. We are interested in your participation in providing newsclippings, interaction with your local radio, television and newspaper outlets, and some field investigation. If you have the spare time for these activities, we are very interested in a relationship with you. The following items are requirements for membership: 1) A PC computer capable of operating Fido compatible mailer and BBS software. Most of our affiliates operate IBM compatible machines as there is more Fido compatible software available almost free of charge for these type of machines. 2) A minimum of 2400 bps modem. 3) A system which is available 24-hours per day and is considered a "Continuous Mail" system. 4) You cannot be operating a mandatory pay system. ParaNet(sm) requires that all users have free access, although we do encourage a user contribute a fee for access to our files library. 5) You do not have to have a FidoNet node number to join. ParaNet(sm) assigns you a private network number, although you are free to use your currently assigned number. 6) ParaNet affiliates may not carry adult-theme echoes in a public area. This is our only requirement as far as "flavor" is concerned. We do not feel that this type of BBS represents our image well. 7) You must provide a separate and unique ParaNet(sm) area on your BBS. If you subscribe to our file service, you must also provide a separate files area for the ParaNet(sm) section. We do not allow any mixing of our areas with other subjects or interests. 8) Our affiliates must be over the age of 18 years of age. 9) We have two levels of membership. One is free and the other requires a small investment. They are: a) Conference Affiliate: Under this program, you are under no obligation to join. You will be provided with all of our echo conferences. From time-to-time, we upload a file to the message area, however you do not receive our files library, nor do you receive new files as they become available to us. b) Full-service Affiliate: Under this program, you receive all of our echo conferences, our comprehensive files library and a subscription to our bi-monthly news magazine, The Continuum. The fee for this is $500.00 and $100.00 per year. The files library is contained on disks formatted to your choice, in either 3.5 or 5.25 floppy. You also receive new files as they become available to us. To apply for this status, fill out the additional enclosed application and mail it with your check made payable to ParaNet. Please direct your signed application to: Michael Corbin ParaNet(sm) P.O. Box 172 Wheatridge, CO 80034-0172 =============================[CUT HERE]=============================== APPLICATION TO BECOME PARANET AFFILIATE Name:_____________________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________ City:________________________________State:______Zip:____________ Telephone:( )________________ Occupation:_______________________________________________ Date of Birth:____________________ Do you operate a BBS?________________ If yes, name:_____________________________________________ Data Telephone:( )_________________ Type of Computer:__________________________________________ Type and Speed of Modem:___________________________________ Present BBS and mailer software:___________________________ Disk Storage:_____________Mbytes How long have you operated a BBS?__________________________ List all network addresses, including CompuServe:__________ ___________________________________________________________ Are you presently a member of any UFO organization?________ If yes, please list them:__________________________________ Have you ever seen what you thought was a UFO?_____________ If yes, list details:______________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Given the amount of spare time you have, what do you feel you could do to participate in the network outside of computer activity?__________________________________________________ Do you program?____________________ If yes, what languages:____________________________________ Please describe your interest in the phenomenon:___________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ What talents do you possess that would be beneficial to our organization?______________________________________________ Please describe what you feel the phenomenon represents:___ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Indicate which level of participation you are interested in: Conference Affiliate (non-paying affiliate):_____ Full-service Affiliate ($500.00 sign-up fee):________ Which format do you wish your disks to be in?________________ [Note: Full-service Affiliates must accompany this application with a check for $500.00 made payable to ParaNet] Thank you for your interest in ParaNet(sm). You will be notified of your acceptance and network assignment. =======================================================================