The Automotive Echo
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               John Pummill, Moderator Emeritus  (1989-99)

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                       The AUTOMOTIVE Conference Rulz
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       Just a note on the 'Car Wars' that almost always comes up in
       the discussion of anything automotive.  The bashing of any
       manufacturer or make of automobile is inevitable and, I guess
       acceptable, but don't make a big deal about it.  Life goes on
       and someone's choice of basic transportation, race car or a fan
       of another manufacturer, is their own bag.

       I don't care if you drive American iron and hate Jap junk or
       you drive Japanese perfection and think everything else is
       crap, just don't bash the guy who owns something you don't
       like.  By the same token, don't be put off by someone who
       doesn't like your choice, that's life.

       We're here to discuss our automotive common interests and help
       each other with problems when they come up.  Let's keep it
       friendly and help those who come along, asking for our help.

       With that, here's the rules;

    1. Keep to the topic. I know we are all people and will
       occasionally get bent out of shape with some off topic
       conversations from time to time. (who was it that was having
       a Howitzer conversation in here...) Please keep these off
       topic threads short and sweet.

       The topic IS anything AUTOMOTIVE, but, I'm open minded enough
       that, if you can tie whatever else into the world of cars and
       anything automotive, I usually won't say anything. Motorcycle
       discussions are welcome. This echo is not just for 1/4 mile
       automobiles.

    2. Cars and profanity sometimes go hand in hand in the real world.
       However, this was Pummill's World and he asked that profanity
       be kept to a BARE minimum.

    3. If someone asks a "stupid" question, do NOT flame them or you
       will get REAL nasty netmail from me. The idea is to bring
       MORE people into the world of automotive knowledge, not drive
       them away with snide comments. If you cannot say anything nice
       then keep the fingers away from the Reply key.

    4. You may post 'personal' items for sale here. If someone asks if
       anyone else has an automotive item for sale, -anyone- (personal
       or commercial, whether in fidonet on the WWW or owns, manages a
       store, etc.), may post a reply to it.  If you have a commercial
       text file all set up for that, so beit.

    5. I reserve the right to alter the rules as is deemed necessary
       due to changes in the atmosphere of the echo.

    6. This echo may NOT be gated out of Fidonet in any shape, form,
       or fashion without the moderators consent.

    7. These rules are a living document and I reserve the right to
       change them as I see necessary.

    8. Fidonet Zone 2 Sysops and users, take note;

       It has come to the attention of this moderator that an echomail
       policy, specifically EchoPol 1 and hereafter referred to as EP1,
       is in force in Zone 2.

       Be advised that this echomail policy is not binding in Zone 1,
       nor this echo. Zone 2 Sysops, by posting in this echo hereby
       forfeit any rights of protection provided under the auspices of
       EchoPol 1.

       If Z2 BBS's who carry this echo differ in their opinion of EP1 and 
       that of this echo's moderator, I suggest that you not carrry this 
       echo on your BBS. If you're a Z2 participant of this echo and your 
       opinion of EP1 differs from that of the moderator of this echo, I 
       suggest that you not participate in this echo.

       And now, the "teeth": 

       As your Moderator, I would like to confine my moderatorial
       duties to updating the echo every six months as required; I
       do not wish to spend a great deal of time "keeping order."

       Disruptions, abusiveness or violations of the rules will be
       dealt with by the Moderator only, in a manner he deems most
       fit.

       Questions?  Problems?  I read and answer netmail and email,
       the address is posted above.  Having said that, all it really
       takes to enjoy this echo can be said in a few words:

       Be nice to each other and have fun here.

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|C     FROM  guadastar@gmail.com
       TAG   AUTOMOTIVE
       TITL  International Automotive Discussion Group
       DESC  This is a General Automotive Discussion Conference.
       DESC  Got a question about your car?  Have knowledge you'd like
       DESC  to share with others?  Come, join in the conversation.
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       DESC  Legal Notice: This echo TAG and contents are copyright
       DESC  by Roy Witt. See echo rules for information concerning
       DESC  your right to use this TAG or it's contents.
|C     MOD   Roy Witt, 1:397/22, xsyp22@yahoo.com
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       LANG  English, American English
       GROUP FIDO
       RUL   AUTO.RUL posted weekly in the echo.
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