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This forum was created for discussing the Year 2000 computer problem in the electric utility industry ONLY. To keep the clutter at a minimum, I ask the discussion remain focused on this topic.

Q: So, what are we discussing here?

A: ONLY DISCUSSIONS RELEVANT TO THE TOPIC OF ELECTRIC UTILITIES AND Y2K WILL BE MAINTAINED IN THIS FORUM. ALL OTHERS WILL BE DELETED. This includes blatant advertising for advertising's sake only, 'self sufficiency' threads that don't have a very close relation to electric power, irrelevant political commentary, and 'end of the world' prognostications. While I appreciate that many folks may feel that there are socio-religous implications to Y2k, I ask that you keep the discussion in a secular vein and focused "on topic" (electric industry impact). There are many other boards devoted to discussing religion and Y2k, and I'll be happy to point you to them if you'll drop me an email.

Q: Are there 'rules of the road' that need to be observed?

A: Play nice. Flaming other posters for their opinions is generally not considered good form, however, informed debate of opposing views is certainly encouraged. That's why the forum exists. I also ask, in deference to our wide audience who has varying degrees of tolerance for profanity, that you keep the discussion reasonably "clean". Ad hominem attacks and other similar postings / responses of a personal nature will be promptly deleted, at the sole discretion of the moderator (me!).

Q: So, Rick, what's your view on some of the radical stuff posted here?

A: This forum in no way reflects my personal views of Y2K, the electric industry in general, or anything else relating to the general human condition. I won't be held liable for the accuracy or idiocy of anything posted here. Use,abuse, and interpret the information presented at your own risk. Caveat Emptor.

Q: I have a boat I want to get rid of before Y2k. The Evinrude's been giving me some trouble anyway. Can I hold a virtual garage sale here?

A: Advertising of any type is verbotten. If you have something to sell that would help folks get through Y2k, I recommend you consider posting it on a relevant USENET newsgroup (such as comp.software.year-2000, misc.industry.utilities.electric, or misc.survivalism). Best regards to all, and may Y2K be a non-event.

-- Anonymous, July 30, 1999


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