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CHARTER can.rec.boating
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can.rec.boating - Discussions about recreational boating
Author: Pat Drummond
Why a Canadian boating newsgroup?
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The need for a discussion forum for Canadian recreational boaters
grew out of the rapid changes in boating in Canada. New laws, such
as speed limits, on-the-water ticketing for a variety of
infractions, loss of vehicle drivers license for drinking, have been
or will be passed with little discussion.
Canadian recreational boaters did not have a place to talk or to
share information. Usenet focuses mainly on USA boaters. There do
not appear to be any provincial boating newsgroups, and few local
newsgroups.
Boating newsgroups from around the world can found at URL:
http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/boating/newsgroups.html
Appropriate discussion in can.rec.boating
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This newsgroup is for discussion of recreational boating in
Canada. Suggested topics are:
* recreational boating news in Canada
* FAQs
* sailing, power-boating, canoeing, kayaking, racing,
trailer-boating, cruising, racing, clubs
* government proposals that would affect Canadian boaters
* operator licensing
* boat licensing
* cruising information
* environmental issues
* boat swaps, chartering, renting, buying
* Boat show announcements
* Brief announcement about a NEW business catering only to boaters
with phone or Web site given for more information.
* boaters lobby groups
* boat club information
* sharing information about boating in other regions of Canada
* environmental problems affecting boaters
* questions and answers about any boating issue
The newsgroup name was chosen to include all types of boaters. It
also can be used to discuss larger issues such as operator
licensing, boat licensing, environmental regulations, as well as
smaller issues, such as sharing information about boating in other
provinces of Canada. Any special boating interests could split into
a separate subgroup later if
traffic warranted it.
This newsgroup can be used by any boating organization, yacht club,
or boat club to communicate online. Use the name of your club in
the subject line for discussion of interest only to your members.
It is suggested that you word the subject line of your article with
care to attract interest to your subject. e.g. "Zebra mussels in
Rideau Canal" instead of "Problem in my boating area".
Inappropriate articles
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* subjects that have nothing to do with recreational boating
* any advertising (except as noted above)
* money-making schemes and chain letters
* excessive "cross-posting" or re-posting
* inflammatory articles
* binary attachments
Reponse to inappropriate articles
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It is hoped that contributors will respect the intent of the
newgroup.
Readers should completely ignore off-topic posts, "flames",
junk-posts,
advertsements and any other inappropriate posts. If you really must
respond, please use e-mail. Never respond to spam, however, as you
will simply be added to their mailing lists! In this case, a
complaint to postmaster@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
or abuse@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
may be effective.
Unmoderation
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While spam, harassment and off-topic posting are very clear problems
in the Internet, can.rec.boating will not use moderation. An
unmoderated group places less barriers to all contributors.
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Pat Drummond
Boating in Canada http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/boating/
PDQ Web Design http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~ad995/
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