Responsible Use of the Internet

InterStar believes in being a responsible provider of Internet services, and as such, encourages its users to become better-informed about appropriate use of the Internet. Further details about InterStar's stance on systems and network abuse can be obtained through written formal specific requests via e-mail.

We present here a number of resources on the WWW about responsible use of email, USENET, and other Internet services. Note that InterStar is not responsible for the content of any of these sites, and does not necessarily condone any philosophical viewpoint or course of action suggested within these documents.

• News.announce.newusers
  The FTP archive of the FAQ's for USENET users contains a great deal of helpful information on general etiquette, particularly as it pertains to news.
  
• Advertising on USENET
  A FAQ, located on digex.com, on responsible advertising on USENET: how to do it, and how not to do it.
  
• The Email Abuse FAQ
  An excellent FAQ detailing all aspects of email abuse, including a large list of additional information sources. It is explains how to file complaints about abuse, filter your email, and more. The FAQ is also available via FTP.
  
• Fight Spam on the Internet!
  Many tips are available on what you can do to protect yourself from spam, including tips on how to filter your email to block unwanted advertising.

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