Conference rules for the PASCAL_LESSONS echo:            rev. 08 Jan 07  
   Posting Frequency: 1st and 15th of the month.  
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    1. The purpose of this echo is to discuss Pascal, programming, and  
       topics related to learning both subjects.  Please stay on these  
       topics.  
    
    2. Moderating handled by the echo Moderator, who is Mark Lewis  
       (1:3634/12).  
    
    3. Polite behavior and language is expected: personal attacks, flaming,  
       and off-topic messages are not tolerated.  One warning will be  
       given for any "violation"; a 2nd occurrence will result in  
       dismissal from the echo.  
    
    4. Discussions about "best" compilers, books, techniques, etc. are  
       welcomed - while they remain on topic.  However, "bashing" of  
       related issues (vendors, users, processes, etc.) is not.  We are,  
       first and foremost, trying to be helpful - things which invade this  
       "atmosphere" are undesirable and may result in Moderator action.  
       Please maintain your opinions within the context of the echo.  
    
    5. Posted code _should_be_tested_, if possible; untested code should  
       be noted as such.  Mention of compiler version and level is always  
       appreciated: not everyone has or uses the latest version.  
       Toleration of mistakes and errors is expected - we are human.  
    
    6. Posted code must be Public Domain - proprietary code or programs  
       are not permitted, unless such permissions is specifically granted  
       by the software author.  
    
    7. This echo, named PASCAL_LESSONS, is not a substitute for doing  
       school/class assignments.  The best "answer" is always to ask your  
       teacher or read the documentation - most questions can be handled  
       in that manner. Participants are not here to do your homework, nor  
       do our answers or opinions guarantee correctness. (Note that  
       submitting our work, possibly not fully understood, can be _very_  
       embarrassing...)  
    
    8. As with all technical echoes, vague or general questions are hard  
       to answer - specifics are always best (code snippets, detail errors  
       or diagnostic messages, etc.).  Chances for getting timely and  
       accurate answers are enhanced by complete problem descriptions.  
    
   10. Binary (UUencoded) data and messages cannot be processed - please  
       confine traffic to normal lower ASCII data.  
    
   11. Personal comments to the moderator should be taken to NetMail -  
       don't ask SysOps to pay for routing personal traffic throughout  
       FidoNet.  
    
   12. Some subjects may be of very technical nature, and participants of  
       this echo may not be able (or qualified) to answer such questions.  
       The Pascal Echo is often better able to deal with them, which should  
       be posted there.  This will not occur automatically, and don't be  
       offended by our (apparent) unwillingness to respond to very  
       technical questions.  
    
   13. The PASCAL_LESSONS echo is not a substitute for the Pascal Echo,  
       either - the two work together to cover the many needs of Pascal  
       programmers.  Elementary Pascal questions are posted in Pascal, but  
       they should be directed here, if possible.  
    
   14. Appreciation for the answers given is assumed: there is no need to  
       post message(s) which only thank someone for for an answer or help.  
    
   15. Note that "RTFM" should not be taken as a flame or insult - it is  
       normally only a reminder that the information being sought can be  
       found in the manual or documentation, and is an acceptable  
       abbreviation for that response.  
    
   16. BBS "handles" and aliases are not permitted - real names only.  
    
   Mark Lewis, 1:3634/12  
    
   Conference Moderator  
    
   * Origin: (1:3634/12)