HOW TO BECOME A PARANET AFFILIATE


ParaNet(sm) Information Service is looking for new affiliates to
connect to our international electronic network via PC and main-frame computers. We are the world's largest and most reliable media outlet concerning the paranormal with emphasis on unidentified flying objects
(UFOs).

ParaNet(sm) is not for everyone, though. Affiliate membership
requires that you have a serious interest in exploring the mysteries
of the phenomenon and are interested in teaming up with recognized scientific/researchers in the field. Our affiliates will maintain a
high standard of objectivity and will represent our organization in as professional a manner as possible. Your users will be presented with
a forum for fair and open-minded thought provoking discussion.

You do not have to change the flavor of your current setup, nor do you
have to be operating a BBS at the current time to become an affiliate.
All that is required is a separate and distinct place for your ParaNet(sm) section.

There are many benefits in becoming an affiliate. Mostly, you will
find yourself on the cutting edge of discovery. ParaNet(sm) is
growing rapidly and many programs are being implemented whereby you
can take an active part in the research and investigation of UFOs.
You will get your information first hand, often before the major media
begins broadcasting it. ParaNet(sm) has built relationships with many prominent and leading researchers, such as Budd Hopkins, Bruce Maccabee, Dr. Richard Haines, and many others. Often, these people
take part in our forums. You and your users will have direct access
to these people and their findings.

We are very interested in affiliates which can take an active interest
in their local community. We are interested in your participation in providing newsclippings, interaction with your local radio, television and newspaper outlets, and some field investigation. If
you have the spare time for these activities, we are very interested
in a relationship with you.

The following items are requirements for membership:

1) A PC computer capable of operating Fido compatible mailer and BBS software. Most of our affiliates operate IBM compatible machines as
there is more Fido compatible software available almost free of charge
for these type of machines.

2) A minimum of 2400 bps modem.

3) A system which is available 24-hours per day and is considered a "Continuous Mail" system.

4) You cannot be operating a mandatory pay system. ParaNet(sm)
requires that all users have free access, although we do encourage a
user contribute a fee for access to our files library.

5) You do not have to have a FidoNet node number to join. ParaNet(sm) assigns you a private network number, although you are
free to use your currently assigned number.

6) ParaNet affiliates may not carry adult-theme echoes in a public
area. This is our only requirement as far as "flavor" is concerned.
We do not feel that this type of BBS represents our image well.

7) You must provide a separate and unique ParaNet(sm) area on your
BBS. If you subscribe to our file service, you must also provide a
separate files area for the ParaNet(sm) section. We do not allow any
mixing of our areas with other subjects or interests.

8) Our affiliates must be over the age of 18 years of age.

9) We have two levels of membership. One is free and the other
requires a small investment. They are:

a) Conference Affiliate: Under this program, you are under no obligation to join. You will be provided with all of our echo conferences. From time-to-time, we upload a file to the message area,
however you do not receive our files library, nor do you receive new
files as they become available to us.

b) Full-service Affiliate: Under this program, you receive all
of our echo conferences, our comprehensive files library and a subscription to our bi-monthly news magazine, The Continuum. The fee
for this is $500.00 and $100.00 per year. The files library is
contained on disks formatted to your choice, in either 3.5 or
5.25 floppy. You also receive new files as they become available to
us. To apply for this status, fill out the additional enclosed application and mail it with your check made payable to ParaNet.

Please direct your signed application to:

Michael Corbin
ParaNet(sm)
P.O. Box 172
Wheatridge, CO 80034-0172

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APPLICATION TO BECOME PARANET AFFILIATE

Name:_____________________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________

City:________________________________State:______Zip:____________

Telephone:( )________________

Occupation:_______________________________________________

Date of Birth:____________________

Do you operate a BBS?________________

If yes, name:_____________________________________________

Data Telephone:( )_________________

Type of Computer:__________________________________________

Type and Speed of Modem:___________________________________

Present BBS and mailer software:___________________________

Disk Storage:_____________Mbytes

How long have you operated a BBS?__________________________

List all network addresses, including CompuServe:__________

___________________________________________________________

Are you presently a member of any UFO organization?________

If yes, please list them:__________________________________

Have you ever seen what you thought was a UFO?_____________

If yes, list details:______________________________________

___________________________________________________________

Given the amount of spare time you have, what do you feel you

could do to participate in the network outside of computer

activity?__________________________________________________

Do you program?____________________

If yes, what languages:____________________________________

Please describe your interest in the phenomenon:___________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

What talents do you possess that would be beneficial to our

organization?______________________________________________

Please describe what you feel the phenomenon represents:___

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

Indicate which level of participation you are interested in:

Conference Affiliate (non-paying affiliate):_____

Full-service Affiliate ($500.00 sign-up fee):________

Which format do you wish your disks to be in?________________

[Note: Full-service Affiliates must accompany this application with a

check for $500.00 made payable to ParaNet]

Thank you for your interest in ParaNet(sm). You will be notified of
your acceptance and network assignment. =======================================================================

Jim Singleton
telnet://ricksbbs.synchro.net:23
http://ricksbbs.synchro.net:8080
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