• Monthly Rules Posting

    From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to ALL on Sun Oct 2 10:25:00 2022
    As we have a few new users lately, here is a refresher on the rules for
    this echo. Please note that this is not a "free speech" echo, and that we should try to make our points in an adult manner, which means keeping foul language, name-calling, etc., to a minimum.

    Thanks for your participation!

    Fidonet POLITICS Echo Policies
    Updated 25 July 2021

    Moderator: Mike Powell (1:2320/105)

    POLITICS is for the discussion and debate of topical political discussions, primarily involving an American point of view. Due to the nature of these discussions, emotions can and will run high. The following policies are in place to keep the peace in here as best as possible. Your participating in this echo implies implicit agreement to abiding by these policies.

    # Real names are required to be used in this echo. No aliases. If
    your BBS software will not allow you to toggle between real name and
    alias in the message header, sign your messages with your real name.

    # There is no such thing as "free speech" in this echo. You can speak your
    mind within reason but the moderator reserves the right to stop and
    immediately correct boorish behavior. We're all adults; let's act like
    it. There are other political, "free speech" echos on Fidonet.

    # Keep your temper in check.

    # Please keep the swearing to a minumum. It can lead to tempers which are
    not kept in check. The moderator reserves the right to stop and immediately
    correct those who make this a habit. We're all adults; let's act like it.
    If you cannot express your views without swearing, please find another
    "free speech" political arena to express them in.

    # Please do not discuss illegal topics in this echo.

    # Agree to disagree. "Discretion is the better part of valor" -- William
    Shakespeare

    # Resist logical fallacies. Don't know what a logical fallacy is? The
    website logicalfallicies.info is a great place to check. We all fall
    victim to logical fallacies but don't fall for them all the time.

    # PUSU ("put up or shut up"; basically show proof of the facts you're using
    to backup your argument) is in force here. However, in this day and age
    of the Internet and the World Wide Web, fact-checking can be done at any
    time by anyone.

    # You can discuss religion in here but no proselytizing (see the next
    policy).

    # No personal attacks against one's person, their family, or their beliefs.
    This goes with the policy above.

    # Have a sense of humor. It's amazing how a little humor will go a long
    way.

    # Posting of news/political articles in the echo are allowed provided that
    the source is properly credited and the text is corrected to pure ASCII
    (no high ASCII nor gobblygook caused by weird codepages in use by
    Microsoft products). Conversion to CP437 is appreciated.

    # All messages must be in English.

    # No blatently off-topic posts, such as BBS ads, "test" messages, network
    politics, et cetera.

    # Please don't gate this echo to USENET, a mailing list, another BBS
    mail network, an online Fidonet mail archive, or anything else
    without the moderator's express and written permission.

    # This echo does not recognize any local or regional echomail policies
    such as EP1. This echo originates in Zone 1 and follows Zone 1 policies
    concerning the "echolist".

    # The moderator is the sole person authorized to correct off-topic behavior
    publically in the echo. You are encouraged to contact the moderator via
    netmail (preferred) or email privately first.

    # Any moderator action is OFF-TOPIC for public discussion in the echo. If
    you have a problem with a moderator action, please contact him privately.
    IF YOU ARE CONTACTED VIA NETMAIL BY THE MODERATOR, *DO NOT* RESPOND BACK
    PUBLICLY. IF YOU CANNOT FOLLOW THIS RULE, please do not participate here.

    # The moderator wishes to do as little moderation as possible in here so
    please behave yourself and act accordingly.

    # This is a living document and is subject to change when need be.

    # This document will be posted near the 1st of each month and
    when needed.

    # Please don't hesitate to contact the moderator with any questions in
    private.

    Thank you for your participation in POLITICS!

    NOTE for SYSOPS: There is a more moderated option available. Please contact
    the moderator for details.

    -- Mike Powell
    POLITICS Moderator


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  • From Lee Lofaso@2:203/2 to Mike Powell on Mon Oct 3 05:44:42 2022
    Hello Mike,

    As we have a few new users lately, here is a refresher on the rules for this echo. Please note that this is not a "free speech" echo, and that we should try to make our points in an adult manner, which means keeping foul language, name-calling, etc., to a minimum.

    Vaffanculo a chi t'é morto.

    Thanks for your participation!

    Prendila in culo da un ciuccio imbizzarrito.

    Fidonet POLITICS Echo Policies
    Updated 02 October 2022

    Rules? There are no rules.

    Moderator: The Politics Gang

    For Life,
    Lee

    --
    Hey hey! Ho ho! Donald Trump has got to go!

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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to ALL on Sun Mar 5 09:51:00 2023
    Fidonet POLITICS Echo Policies
    Updated 25 July 2021

    Moderator: Mike Powell (1:2320/105)

    POLITICS is for the discussion and debate of topical political discussions, primarily involving an American point of view. Due to the nature of these discussions, emotions can and will run high. The following policies are in place to keep the peace in here as best as possible. Your participating in this echo implies implicit agreement to abiding by these policies.

    # Real names are required to be used in this echo. No aliases. If
    your BBS software will not allow you to toggle between real name and
    alias in the message header, sign your messages with your real name.

    # There is no such thing as "free speech" in this echo. You can speak your
    mind within reason but the moderator reserves the right to stop and
    immediately correct boorish behavior. We're all adults; let's act like
    it. There are other political, "free speech" echos on Fidonet.

    # Keep your temper in check.

    # Please keep the swearing to a minumum. It can lead to tempers which are
    not kept in check. The moderator reserves the right to stop and immediately
    correct those who make this a habit. We're all adults; let's act like it.
    If you cannot express your views without swearing, please find another
    "free speech" political arena to express them in.

    # Please do not discuss illegal topics in this echo.

    # Agree to disagree. "Discretion is the better part of valor" -- William
    Shakespeare

    # Resist logical fallacies. Don't know what a logical fallacy is? The
    website logicalfallicies.info is a great place to check. We all fall
    victim to logical fallacies but don't fall for them all the time.

    # PUSU ("put up or shut up"; basically show proof of the facts you're using
    to backup your argument) is in force here. However, in this day and age
    of the Internet and the World Wide Web, fact-checking can be done at any
    time by anyone.

    # You can discuss religion in here but no proselytizing (see the next
    policy).

    # No personal attacks against one's person, their family, or their beliefs.
    This goes with the policy above.

    # Have a sense of humor. It's amazing how a little humor will go a long
    way.

    # Posting of news/political articles in the echo are allowed provided that
    the source is properly credited and the text is corrected to pure ASCII
    (no high ASCII nor gobblygook caused by weird codepages in use by
    Microsoft products). Conversion to CP437 is appreciated.

    # All messages must be in English.

    # No blatently off-topic posts, such as BBS ads, "test" messages, network
    politics, et cetera.

    # Please don't gate this echo to USENET, a mailing list, another BBS
    mail network, an online Fidonet mail archive, or anything else
    without the moderator's express and written permission.

    # This echo does not recognize any local or regional echomail policies
    such as EP1. This echo originates in Zone 1 and follows Zone 1 policies
    concerning the "echolist".

    # The moderator is the sole person authorized to correct off-topic behavior
    publically in the echo. You are encouraged to contact the moderator via
    netmail (preferred) or email privately first.

    # Any moderator action is OFF-TOPIC for public discussion in the echo. If
    you have a problem with a moderator action, please contact him privately.
    IF YOU ARE CONTACTED VIA NETMAIL BY THE MODERATOR, *DO NOT* RESPOND BACK
    PUBLICLY. IF YOU CANNOT FOLLOW THIS RULE, please do not participate here.

    # The moderator wishes to do as little moderation as possible in here so
    please behave yourself and act accordingly.

    # This is a living document and is subject to change when need be.

    # This document will be posted near the 1st of each month and
    when needed.

    # Please don't hesitate to contact the moderator with any questions in
    private.

    Thank you for your participation in POLITICS!

    NOTE for SYSOPS: There is a more moderated option available. Please contact
    the moderator for details.

    -- Mike Powell
    POLITICS Moderator


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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to All on Wed May 31 15:35:00 2023
    Fidonet POLITICS Echo Policies
    Updated 25 July 2021

    Moderator: Mike Powell (1:2320/105)

    POLITICS is for the discussion and debate of topical political discussions, primarily involving an American point of view. Due to the nature of these discussions, emotions can and will run high. The following policies are in place to keep the peace in here as best as possible. Your participating in this echo implies implicit agreement to abiding by these policies.

    # Real names are required to be used in this echo. No aliases. If
    your BBS software will not allow you to toggle between real name and
    alias in the message header, sign your messages with your real name.

    # There is no such thing as "free speech" in this echo. You can speak your
    mind within reason but the moderator reserves the right to stop and
    immediately correct boorish behavior. We're all adults; let's act like
    it. There are other political, "free speech" echos on Fidonet.

    # Keep your temper in check.

    # Please keep the swearing to a minumum. It can lead to tempers which are
    not kept in check. The moderator reserves the right to stop and immediately
    correct those who make this a habit. We're all adults; let's act like it.
    If you cannot express your views without swearing, please find another
    "free speech" political arena to express them in.

    # Please do not discuss illegal topics in this echo.

    # Agree to disagree. "Discretion is the better part of valor" -- William
    Shakespeare

    # Resist logical fallacies. Don't know what a logical fallacy is? The
    website logicalfallicies.info is a great place to check. We all fall
    victim to logical fallacies but don't fall for them all the time.

    # PUSU ("put up or shut up"; basically show proof of the facts you're using
    to backup your argument) is in force here. However, in this day and age
    of the Internet and the World Wide Web, fact-checking can be done at any
    time by anyone.

    # You can discuss religion in here but no proselytizing (see the next
    policy).

    # No personal attacks against one's person, their family, or their beliefs.
    This goes with the policy above.

    # Have a sense of humor. It's amazing how a little humor will go a long
    way.

    # Posting of news/political articles in the echo are allowed provided that
    the source is properly credited and the text is corrected to pure ASCII
    (no high ASCII nor gobblygook caused by weird codepages in use by
    Microsoft products). Conversion to CP437 is appreciated.

    # All messages must be in English.

    # No blatently off-topic posts, such as BBS ads, "test" messages, network
    politics, et cetera.

    # Please don't gate this echo to USENET, a mailing list, another BBS
    mail network, an online Fidonet mail archive, or anything else
    without the moderator's express and written permission.

    # This echo does not recognize any local or regional echomail policies
    such as EP1. This echo originates in Zone 1 and follows Zone 1 policies
    concerning the "echolist".

    # The moderator is the sole person authorized to correct off-topic behavior
    publically in the echo. You are encouraged to contact the moderator via
    netmail (preferred) or email privately first.

    # Any moderator action is OFF-TOPIC for public discussion in the echo. If
    you have a problem with a moderator action, please contact him privately.
    IF YOU ARE CONTACTED VIA NETMAIL BY THE MODERATOR, *DO NOT* RESPOND BACK
    PUBLICLY. IF YOU CANNOT FOLLOW THIS RULE, please do not participate here.

    # The moderator wishes to do as little moderation as possible in here so
    please behave yourself and act accordingly.

    # This is a living document and is subject to change when need be.

    # This document will be posted near the 1st of each month and
    when needed.

    # Please don't hesitate to contact the moderator with any questions in
    private.

    Thank you for your participation in POLITICS!

    NOTE for SYSOPS: There is a more moderated option available. Please contact
    the moderator for details.

    -- Mike Powell
    POLITICS Moderator



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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to ALL on Tue Aug 1 09:27:00 2023
    Fidonet POLITICS Echo Policies
    Updated 25 July 2021

    Moderator: Mike Powell (1:2320/105)

    POLITICS is for the discussion and debate of topical political discussions, primarily involving an American point of view. Due to the nature of these discussions, emotions can and will run high. The following policies are in place to keep the peace in here as best as possible. Your participating in this echo implies implicit agreement to abiding by these policies.

    # Real names are required to be used in this echo. No aliases. If
    your BBS software will not allow you to toggle between real name and
    alias in the message header, sign your messages with your real name.

    # There is no such thing as "free speech" in this echo. You can speak your
    mind within reason but the moderator reserves the right to stop and
    immediately correct boorish behavior. We're all adults; let's act like
    it. There are other political, "free speech" echos on Fidonet.

    # Keep your temper in check.

    # Please keep the swearing to a minumum. It can lead to tempers which are
    not kept in check. The moderator reserves the right to stop and immediately
    correct those who make this a habit. We're all adults; let's act like it.
    If you cannot express your views without swearing, please find another
    "free speech" political arena to express them in.

    # Please do not discuss illegal topics in this echo.

    # Agree to disagree. "Discretion is the better part of valor" -- William
    Shakespeare

    # Resist logical fallacies. Don't know what a logical fallacy is? The
    website logicalfallicies.info is a great place to check. We all fall
    victim to logical fallacies but don't fall for them all the time.

    # PUSU ("put up or shut up"; basically show proof of the facts you're using
    to backup your argument) is in force here. However, in this day and age
    of the Internet and the World Wide Web, fact-checking can be done at any
    time by anyone.

    # You can discuss religion in here but no proselytizing (see the next
    policy).

    # No personal attacks against one's person, their family, or their beliefs.
    This goes with the policy above.

    # Have a sense of humor. It's amazing how a little humor will go a long
    way.

    # Posting of news/political articles in the echo are allowed provided that
    the source is properly credited and the text is corrected to pure ASCII
    (no high ASCII nor gobblygook caused by weird codepages in use by
    Microsoft products). Conversion to CP437 is appreciated.

    # All messages must be in English.

    # No blatently off-topic posts, such as BBS ads, "test" messages, network
    politics, et cetera.

    # Please don't gate this echo to USENET, a mailing list, another BBS
    mail network, an online Fidonet mail archive, or anything else
    without the moderator's express and written permission.

    # This echo does not recognize any local or regional echomail policies
    such as EP1. This echo originates in Zone 1 and follows Zone 1 policies
    concerning the "echolist".

    # The moderator is the sole person authorized to correct off-topic behavior
    publically in the echo. You are encouraged to contact the moderator via
    netmail (preferred) or email privately first.

    # Any moderator action is OFF-TOPIC for public discussion in the echo. If
    you have a problem with a moderator action, please contact him privately.
    IF YOU ARE CONTACTED VIA NETMAIL BY THE MODERATOR, *DO NOT* RESPOND BACK
    PUBLICLY. IF YOU CANNOT FOLLOW THIS RULE, please do not participate here.

    # The moderator wishes to do as little moderation as possible in here so
    please behave yourself and act accordingly.

    # This is a living document and is subject to change when need be.

    # This document will be posted near the 1st of each month and
    when needed.

    # Please don't hesitate to contact the moderator with any questions in
    private.

    Thank you for your participation in POLITICS!

    NOTE for SYSOPS: There is a more moderated option available. Please contact
    the moderator for details.

    -- Mike Powell
    POLITICS Moderator


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  • From Lee Lofaso@2:203/2 to ALL on Tue Aug 1 20:58:20 2023
    Fidonet POLITICS Echo Policies
    Updated 1 August 2023
    Moderator: Lee Lofaso (look it up)

    Rules: Whatever I like.

    For Life,
    Lee

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  • From Mike Powell@1:2320/105 to All on Wed Aug 16 07:26:00 2023
    Fidonet POLITICS Echo Policies
    Updated 25 July 2021

    Moderator: Mike Powell (1:2320/105)

    POLITICS is for the discussion and debate of topical political discussions, primarily involving an American point of view. Due to the nature of these discussions, emotions can and will run high. The following policies are in place to keep the peace in here as best as possible. Your participating in this echo implies implicit agreement to abiding by these policies.

    # Real names are required to be used in this echo. No aliases. If
    your BBS software will not allow you to toggle between real name and
    alias in the message header, sign your messages with your real name.

    # There is no such thing as "free speech" in this echo. You can speak your
    mind within reason but the moderator reserves the right to stop and
    immediately correct boorish behavior. We're all adults; let's act like
    it. There are other political, "free speech" echos on Fidonet.

    # Keep your temper in check.

    # Please keep the swearing to a minumum. It can lead to tempers which are
    not kept in check. The moderator reserves the right to stop and immediately
    correct those who make this a habit. We're all adults; let's act like it.
    If you cannot express your views without swearing, please find another
    "free speech" political arena to express them in.

    # Please do not discuss illegal topics in this echo.

    # Agree to disagree. "Discretion is the better part of valor" -- William
    Shakespeare

    # Resist logical fallacies. Don't know what a logical fallacy is? The
    website logicalfallicies.info is a great place to check. We all fall
    victim to logical fallacies but don't fall for them all the time.

    # PUSU ("put up or shut up"; basically show proof of the facts you're using
    to backup your argument) is in force here. However, in this day and age
    of the Internet and the World Wide Web, fact-checking can be done at any
    time by anyone.

    # You can discuss religion in here but no proselytizing (see the next
    policy).

    # No personal attacks against one's person, their family, or their beliefs.
    This goes with the policy above.

    # Have a sense of humor. It's amazing how a little humor will go a long
    way.

    # Posting of news/political articles in the echo are allowed provided that
    the source is properly credited and the text is corrected to pure ASCII
    (no high ASCII nor gobblygook caused by weird codepages in use by
    Microsoft products). Conversion to CP437 is appreciated.

    # All messages must be in English.

    # No blatently off-topic posts, such as BBS ads, "test" messages, network
    politics, et cetera.

    # Please don't gate this echo to USENET, a mailing list, another BBS
    mail network, an online Fidonet mail archive, or anything else
    without the moderator's express and written permission.

    # This echo does not recognize any local or regional echomail policies
    such as EP1. This echo originates in Zone 1 and follows Zone 1 policies
    concerning the "echolist".

    # The moderator is the sole person authorized to correct off-topic behavior
    publically in the echo. You are encouraged to contact the moderator via
    netmail (preferred) or email privately first.

    # Any moderator action is OFF-TOPIC for public discussion in the echo. If
    you have a problem with a moderator action, please contact him privately.
    IF YOU ARE CONTACTED VIA NETMAIL BY THE MODERATOR, *DO NOT* RESPOND BACK
    PUBLICLY. IF YOU CANNOT FOLLOW THIS RULE, please do not participate here.

    # The moderator wishes to do as little moderation as possible in here so
    please behave yourself and act accordingly.

    # This is a living document and is subject to change when need be.

    # This document will be posted near the 1st of each month and
    when needed.

    # Please don't hesitate to contact the moderator with any questions in
    private.

    Thank you for your participation in POLITICS!

    NOTE for SYSOPS: There is a more moderated option available. Please contact
    the moderator for details.

    -- Mike Powell
    POLITICS Moderator




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  • From John Tuttle@1:2320/195 to All on Mon Apr 1 08:01:00 2024
    Fidonet POLITICS Echo Policies
    Updated 4 February 2023
    .
    Moderator: John Tuttle (1:2320/195)
    .
    POLITICS is for the discussion and debate of topical political discussions, primarily involving an American point of view. It is also unfortunately a place where misinformation runs rampant, so take anything read here as the rantings of partisans and not as facts. The following policies are in
    place to keep the peace in here as best as possible. Your participating in this echo implies implicit agreement to abiding by these policies.
    .
    # REAL NAMES are required to be used in this echo.
    # No swearing, and NO discussion of illegal topics.
    # You can discuss religion in here but no proselytizing.
    # NO personal attacks against one's person or their family.
    # There is no such thing as "free speech" in this echo. There are other
    political, "free speech" echos on Fidonet.
    # All messages, and shared news articles, must be in ENGLISH.
    .
    Thank you for your participation in POLITICS!
    .
    -- John Tuttle
    POLITICS Moderator
    .


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  • From Lee Lofaso@2:203/2 to John Tuttle on Fri Apr 5 00:38:17 2024
    Hello Scuttlebutt,

    # REAL NAMES are required to be used in this echo.

    I have a real name.
    What is yours?

    --Loose Flea

    --
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