================================================================ Joining CheeseNet (Zone 3323) ================================================================ HOW TO APPLY ------------ Send the application form below by either: Email: hm.derdoc@futureland.today Netmail: Sysop @ 21:2/139 (fsxNet) Sysop @ 1337:3/222 (tqwNet) Subject line: CheeseNet Node Application You will receive your assigned node number, a shared password, and confirmation of your AKA within a few days. Once you receive that, follow HUB.TXT to configure your tosser. ============================================================ APPLICATION FORM ============================================================ BBS NAME: ________________________________ HOSTNAME / IP: ________________________________ BINKP PORT: ________________________________ SYSOP NAME (real or handle - your choice): ________________________________ CONTACT EMAIL: ________________________________ EXISTING FTN AKAs (if any - one per line): _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ BBS SOFTWARE: ________________________________ TOSSER: ________________________________ TIME ZONE (UTC offset): ________________________________ DESIRED LOCAL ADDRESS (optional - we may honour your preference): 3323:1/_____ AREAS YOU WANT TO SUBSCRIBE TO INITIALLY (or "ALL"): _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ BRIEFLY, ABOUT YOUR BBS / WHY JOIN: ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ HAVE YOU READ POLICY.TXT AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY IT? YES / NO ============================================================ WHAT HAPPENS NEXT ----------------- 1. ZC reviews application (typically 1-3 days). 2. ZC assigns a node number (3323:1/N) and generates a shared secret. 3. ZC sends both back to you by reply email or netmail. 4. You configure your tosser per HUB.TXT and connect. 5. Welcome to CheeseNet. REJECTIONS ---------- Applications may be declined. Reasons include but are not limited to: - Unverifiable BBS (no public hostname or contact) - History of policy violations on other networks - Identity already in active use elsewhere on CheeseNet If declined, you will receive a netmail or email explaining why and (where applicable) what would be needed to reapply.