1.0 Subscribing/Unsubscribing
2.0 Posting Messages
3.0 Message Content/Guidelines
4.0 Archives
5.0 Hosts/Echos/CNOC

1.1 How do I subscribe to a CircuitNet echo?

Webpage Method
The easiest and quickest way is to use the subscription form at the bottom of the web page related to the echo. For example, to subscribe to CNInternet echo you would go to the CNInternet Page and use the form at the bottom of that page. To subscribe, simply fill in your email address and click the Subscribe button. Within a few minutes you should receive a confirmation message. Simply use the REPLY-TO button on your email program and send the message back. That's it!

Email Method
Anyone can  to a list by sending mail to list-name-subscribe@egroups.com.  Thus, to subscribe to CNReligion you would simply send an email to cnreligion-subscribe@egroups.com. There is no need to write anything in the email message. A confirmation email will be sent to you within a few minutes. Simply hit Reply-To in your browser and send the message right back where it came from and the subscription process is complete.

1.2 How do I unsubscribe from a CircuitNet Echo?

To unsubscribe, send a blank message to echoname-unsubscribe@egroups.com. Example: to unsubscribe from CNwidgets, you would send a blank message addressed to cnwidgets-unsubscribe@egroups.com

2.1 How do I post a message to a CircuitNet List?

First, you must be a subscriber to the list where you wish to post a message. (See 1.1 on how to subscribe to an echo.) One you are a member of the list, you can post a message by sending it via email to listname@makelist.com. Ex: To post a message to cnmusic, you would address it to cnmusic@egroups.com.
 

3.1 What is allowed and not allowed in CircuitNet posts?

CircuitNet has always been a place that welcomed new users. Here you can join our discussion groups without worrying about making mistakes and being criticized. Here are some general guidelines to help make your conference experience more enjoyable.

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3.1.1) Be polite. Always assume the other writer has the best of intentions. It is easy to be misunderstood in writing. One habit we have is to use lots of "smileys" :-) to be sure the other person knows we have good intentions in what we say.

3.1.2) Use UPPER and lower-case letters. AVOID TYPING IN ALL CAPS. It looks like "shouting" and is considered rude among Net users.

3.1.3) Avoid "over-quoting." Hitting the reply button and typing a one line message and leaving the entire message sent to you in the text is a huge waste of bandwidth. Quote just enough to remind the person you are writing to of the topic.

3.1.4) Be sure your quote feature is active so that any quoted material is preceeded by a > or similar symbol.

3.2. House Rules

Our hosts are responsible for their echos. Their rules may vary echo to echo, so please familiarize yourself with the policies of any discussion group you join. The following general guidelines apply to all echos:

3.2.1  Use of profane or obscene langauge is not allowed. This is a family service and we want children of all ages to feel at home at CircuitNet.

3.2.2 File attachments should not be broadcast to an echo. They consume server space and bandwidth and some of our users pay by the minute to download their email. Outlook Express/98 users should turn off features which cause graphic attachments to be included with messages. Use of normal text is encouraged.

3.2.3 CircuitNet echos are not to be used for any illegal purpose, including (but not limited to) things like software piracy, cracking, hacking, phreaking, etc.

3.2.4 Spamming is not allowed. Please do not send the same message to multiple echos.

3.2.5 Advertising is not allowed on CircuitNet, except as may be included by our sponsors.

3.2.6 Encrypted messages are not allowed. All messages must be posted in english except in echos devoted to the study of other languages

4.1 How can I view message archives? All public CircuitNet echos are archived and available to the public at www.makelist.com

5.1 What are "hosts?"

CNFDNet echo are staffed by volunteers called "hosts." They are specialists in the topic of their echo and are there to monitor traffic and content, keep things on-topic, answer questions, and assure adherence to CircuitNet standards. The hosts run the echos under the auspices of CNFDnet.

5.2 What is an "echo?"

An echo is any one of our discussion groups. It is a term borrowed from Bulletin Board service days where CircuitNet began. In Net parlance, an echo is also called a "listserv," "mail list," or "loop."

5.3 Can anyone start/host a CircuitNet echo?

The echo structure is determined by the CNOC (see 5.3) based on need and interest. Only the CNOC can approve new echos and moderators. Ideas for new echos can be proposed directly to the CNOC via email at cnfd@rocketmail.com.

5.3 What is the CNOC?

CircuitNet is owned by the CircuitNet Operating Committee. This is the group which administers and runs the Network. CircuitNet is incorported and the name and logo is trademarked world-wide.
 

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