| Safe_Haven |
Support for Abuse/Crime Victims |
A supportive environment for current and past victims of
crimes and abuses of any kind. Discussion of surviving and escaping child abuse or spousal
abuse, as well as recovery from violent and property crimes, or any other victimizing
situation. This is primarily intended for mutual support and friendship in the sometimes
life-long recovery process and not as a substitute for any professional assistance a
victim or survivor might require. Users may request a special logon to their local BBS to
participate in this conference (which can also be used in Recovery). Please contact your
sysop for more information.
Host: TBA
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| Scandinavia |
Scandinavian Conference |
Do you wish to talk to people from the countries of the
Midnight Sun? How about "shooting the breeze" with windy Denmark? Then this is
the place for you. Learn the intricacies of preparing "smalahove",
"lutefisk" and "lungemos." Informal exchanges of cultural,
geographical and historical differences between Scandinavia and the rest of the world.
Catch up on your ties with these beautiful countries, and ask for information about
possible visits. This conference is not restricted to Scandinavian people, and anyone with
an interest is more than welcome to take part.
Host: Mona Johansen
Host: Derek Thomasson
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| Sci-Tech |
Science and Engineering |
Discussions of various topics related to science,
technology and engineering, including both theory and practical (or sometimes impractical)
applications. Many topics are welcome here, including mathematics, life sciences, physical
sciences, various branches of engineering, and an occasional touch of science humor. This
conference is for friendly conversations, not for economic or political debates.
Host: Chopin Cusachs
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| Seniors |
Issues of Retirement and Aging |
A conference dealing with issues of the retired or those
now facing retirement or advancing age. These include financial issues (tax and investment
matters, senior discounts, social security and pensions, etc.); health issues (illnesses,
diet and exercise, medical insurance); social issues (grandparenting and intergeneration
relations, activities for the retired); and emotional issues (concerns over death and
dying, dealing with lifestyle changes, etc.)
Host: John Windhorst
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| Shareware |
Shareware Software and Reviews |
Shareware software support, discussions and software
reviews. Shareware authors may post updates/announcements of their programs in this area
and support their users.
Host: TBA
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| SmokeFree |
Kicking it in the Butt |
Are you a smoker who would like to give it up, but you
just can't do it on your own? Perhaps you've already given it up, but you're afraid that
you might pick up that old habit again? Maybe you have a loved one who smokes, and you'd
like to learn how to support them in their wish to quit. Or maybe you'd just like to hang
around and help others accomplish a goal you've accomplished, because you know how great
you feel now. If so, SMOKEFREE is the place to be! We're here to help kick any tobacco
habit by offering moral support and information.
Host: TBA
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| Sound_Gear |
Making and listening to music |
Choosing and using technology like Hi-Fi, Lo-Fi, home
recording gear, computer sequencing and digital recording, MIDI, musical
instruments, in-car audio, and sound for home cinema. For listeners and musicians alike;
if it's used for music or sound, it's fair game in here.
Host: Michael Luko -
Christian Fellowship - Mt. Ephraim, NJ
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| Spoilers |
TV and Movie Spoilers |
"Inside" information on new movies, upcoming TV
shows, and books. If you want to know the plot in advance, or have information to share,
Spoilers is the place to be.
Host: TBA
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| SportsTalk |
Sports Talk |
All sports! National/regional football, baseball, hockey,
basketball chatter. Includes Pro-Wrestling.
Host: TBA
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| StarTrek |
Star Trek |
A haven for Trekkies and Trekkers: Talk about Star Trek
Classic (the original TV series), Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine,
Voyager, all books, movies and related subjects.
Host: Dirk Loedding
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| Sysops |
Sysops' Issues |
Sysop interests, mostly focusing on PCBoard and Wildcat!,
though other BBS software is welcome. Problems, resolutions, experiences. Support for BBS
doors and utilities. Access to this conference is to verified current and former system
operators, and programmers of BBS add-ons. Access to serious future sysops is at the
discretion of the node netsysop.
Host: Fred Kantor
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| Technology |
Computer Technology |
General and specific discussions centering around the
technology of the IBM family of computers. Broad topics include: microprocessors, general
computer theory, communications, technology in general and its relationships with other
disciplines (i.e., legal, scientific, etc.). This includes general software and hardware
discussions, comparisons of different PCs, computer media, and so on. Discussions on
"tech philosophy and direction," warranty issues, and other related topics are
also appropriate. Get help from the experts!
Host: John Windhorst
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| TransAtl |
Trans-Atlantic Chatter |
This conference is for chatting between users on both
sides of the pond. Get to know each other and learn more about other countries, or just
hang out and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. Basically a smalltalk area of a non-technical
nature.
Host: TBA
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| Trivia |
All Kinds of Trivia |
A broad scope conference with a focus on facts both useful
and useless for the general public and some real head-to-dead ritual combat for those who
like to play one-up, on each other. Of course, participants will get a lot of use from
their "?" key, as well. Those that are knowledgeable in one or several topics
will certainly enjoy the mile long threads that this group will generate.
Host: TBA
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| Unix&Linux |
The Unix Operating System |
The UNIX (tm) Operating System, including AT&T's
System V, Berkeley and UNIX clones such as Coherent, Minix and all distributions of Linux,
BeOS and *BSD. Discussions includes hardware, UNIX compatible software and communication
protocols.
Host: Alan Ianson
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| Virus |
Computer Viruses |
Discussions and warning information on computer viruses,
trojans and other destructive programs.
Host: John Windhorst
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| WildCat! |
Vendor Support: WildCat! BBS |
WildCat! is the conference devoted to support of this
popular BBS software by Santronics Software, Inc. Santronics Software,
Inc. is here to help sysops and future
sysops keep the Cat sleek and tame.
Host: TBA
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| Windows |
Microsoft Windows |
No matter what flavor of Windows you use, want to know
about, or would rather not be using, this is the place. Tell us your problems, if
any, and we'll try to provide a solution. Ask about the newest versions, and find
out what is there, and whether it is for you. Gather the fruits of the experience of those
in the conference, some of whom have used Windows since the old (and almost forgotten)
Windows 286 days. Give us your tips, tricks, and tweaks, to share among the others
in the conference. Join to learn, or just to have fun, and add to the discussions of
what is arguably the most popular operating system on the market today.
Host: Gregg Hommel
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| Women |
Women's Issues |
A support conference for women and their concerns. Our
principal goal is to provide a comfortable environment for women. Women are encouraged to
share their experiences and feelings, to help each other through traumatic experiences,
and to share positive experiences.
Host: TBA
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| WordPerf |
Word Perfect |
Technical discussion of WordPerfect products including
WordPerfect for DOS and WordPerfect for Windows. Information on setup, usage, macros,
printer interfacing and related issues. All Corel products are welcome.
Host: Ky Moffet - TechWare - Hollywood, CA
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| Writers |
Writers and Writing |
A conference for discussion about writing for professional
writers or those who enjoy writing for their own pleasure. Among the topics discussed are
the publishing industry, writing techniques and practices, grammar/language and improving
writing style. All types of writing samples are welcome (fiction, non-fiction, technical,
poetry, etc.)
Host: Darla Scott
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