Dear Reader, Hello! Glad you have taken the time to look at ThrobNet International Adult Network. If you are not familiar with us, you soon will be . ThrobNet was started way back in 1989 when Violet got so horny that her hubby Doug Kent couldn't give her what she needed anymore. Violet, not knowing anything about computers, made Doug (with her whip) start up an all adult BBS so she had somewhere to play. Doug already had a regular BBS (Zooman's Zoo) running in NYC. So, they started echoing the adult conferences between the 2. After a few months of this, several other BBS's had inquired on how they could get linked into these conferences. ThrobNet was born! Doug and Violet devoted 2 years to the network. Then they decided to step down. Joe Crosby had joined ThrobNet in it's early days, and when Doug decided he couldn't take it anymore, he passed it onto Joe. Since it's beginnings, ThrobNet has grown into the worlds largest *ADULTS* only network, with over 500 systems world-wide! In the last 5 years, ThrobNet has appeared several times in The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Time, Playboy and a host of other publications. However, we have encountered more and more potential legal roadblocks. We believe strongly that you have a constitutional right to read and write the materials contained in ThrobNet's conference bases. But, we do find it necessary for you to sign the disclaimer form. By asking you to sign this disclaimer, we are simply insuring that you are an adult, and that you are giving an informed consent, since any consent is only valid if you are truly informed. 1) You are 21 years of age or older 2) You are aware that ThrobNet contains material of an adult nature 3) You will refrain from using any materials that does not meet your local community standards. 4) You are indeed, the owner of the BBS system applying for access. 5) You are aware that you are NOT to allow any other BBS to echo ANY ThrobNet conference from you, without approval from ThrobNet administration. 6) You realize that by signing this form, you are acknowledging that you are solely responsible for obtaining proof of age from your users/clients/friends, and ThrobNet International Adult Network, Joe Crosby, Laura Brito, Doug Kent, Violet, Laura's Lair nor Crosby Enterprises will be responsible for your proof, or lack thereof. 7) Pirating of software, illegal activities, discussions about having sex with animals and/or children (less than 18 years of age) is strictly forbidden in any ThrobNet conference. These can not be discussed in any, shape or form, not even in third party settings, and you will inform your users of the same. 8) You are acknowledging that free speech does not exist in ThrobNet. Any conversation or user may be removed at ThrobNet Administration's discretion. The Administration is not required to give advanced warnings before such removals. The Network Host will not be responsible for any problems resulting from membership in the network. Participation in the network and the network conferences will not cause any responsibility, legal or otherwise, to be placed on the Network Host, the network itself, the Sysops of Laura's Lair, or related parties. The participating node or hub is responsible for all applicable laws and regulations, not the network or Laura's Lair. Once a fee is paid, it is non-refundable. No if's and's or but's about it. Other Network rules are as follows: All Network-related discussion is to take place in the NetAdmin conference, which should be open only to Sysops of Network Hubs or Nodes. Final word on any issue is to be decided by ThrobNet Administration. Hubs in the network cannot redistribute the conferences to other BBS's unless those other systems have already been admitted to the network. By applying to the network, you are accepting these rules and regulations, along with any other rules the network decides to enact at a later date. Aliases are permitted in all conferences, although it is preferred that Sysops use their real names, or sign all messages with their BBS name. Our philosophy is simple. We are all adults, and we are doing this to have fun. We at ThrobNet do not have a big egos, nor do we pretend to be SysGods, but when we make a ruling, we expect it to be followed. There are a few subjects that are definite no-no's on the network. Child Pornography & Beastiality are allowed to be discussed in a fantasy setting only. You may not trade videos, or otherwise assist others in obtaining videos, pic's GIF's or any other form of graphic presentation of the aforementioned subjects, via any ThrobNet conference. Repeated infractions will cause undo hardship for those involved. ThrobNet Administration: Joe Crosby Laura Brito Doug Kent Violet HOW TO REACH US: We are available in any ThrobNet conference (duh), or through Laura's Lair BBS at 417-683-5534. Faxes are accepted at 417-683-6187, or you may call Joe or Laura voice at 417-683-6196 and Doug Kent or Violet at 908-508-1755.