                  TurleyCode BBS Rating System
               (C)opyright 1993 by David D. Turley
                           Version 1.0
                  Developed by David D. Turley
                       September 29, 1993
OVERVIEW: ßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßß
     The TurleyCode BBS Rating System, (TurleyCode, for short)
     was developed for a quick identification of Electronic
     Bulletin Board Systems by a simple Alpha-Numeric means.  The
     BBS's "TurleyCode" would give the potential caller a brief
     description of what they will find on that BBS.  Even
     though, the TurleyCode BBS Rating System is copyrighted, all
     may use it without payment.  All that is asked is that it is
     not modified in any form without the expressed written
     consent of David D. Turley.  This system is by no means all
     inclusive.  It wasn't designed to be so.  It was designed to
     give an idea of what type of system the user should expect.
WHO MAY USE IT: ßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßß
     Any BBS Sysop or BBS List maker may use this system for a
     quick, and standard method for BBS designation.  Once again,
     all that is asked is that it remain un-tampered with, so
     that there will only be one version, and not multiple
     versions.  The right of revision is held by the author,
     David D. Turley, who may make revisions when necessary.
USAGE: ßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßß
     The code is from 3 to 5 digits in length.  The code consists
     of 3 numerals, followed by anywhere from 0-2 alpha codes. 
     The following are examples:
          424AT
          666X
          555FI
          020
     The code is quite simple, and will be explained presently:
          424AT
          ³³³ÀÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ  Access Code, and Modifier
          ³³ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ  Door Code
          ³ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ  Message Code
          ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ  File Code
FILE CODES: ßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßß
     0 - No File Area
          No File areas are available on this system.  Uploading
          and Download is not available.
     1 - Downloads Only
          Downloads are available on this system.  Uploads are
          either discouraged or prohibited.
     2 - Downloads & Uploads with Ratios
          Uploads and Downloading are available.  Downloading may
          be restricted because of Upload/Download Ratios or
          other types of Ratios.
     3 - Downloads & Uploads, no Ratios
          Uploads and Downloads are available, generally
          unrestricted.
     4 - Uploads & Downloads & 1 CD-ROM On-Line
          Same as "3", but with 1 CD-ROM Drive on-line.  System
          may use multiple CD's, but only one is available at a
          time.
     5 - Uploads & Downloads & Multiple CD-ROMS On-Line
          Same as "3", but with Multiple CD-ROM Drives on-line.
     6 - Adult File Sections Available
          Sysop has chosen to emphasize his selection of Adult
          Oriented files (GIF, TXT, etc.) as well as Match-Making
          downloads (GIF, TXT, etc.)
MESSAGE CODES: ßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßß
     0 - No Mail/Message Base
          Board has no message base system available.
     1 - Private Messages Only
          Board has only private messages available.  No public
          message may be left.
     2 - Public & Private Messageing
          Full public and private messageing can be left.
     3 - Metro Net-Mail Only
          Board participates in a Local (city-wide) Net-Mail
          system.  
     4 - National Net-Mail Only
          Board participates in a National (or International)
          Net-Mail system.
     5 - Full Metro & National Net-Mail
          Board participates in both Metro and National Net-Mail
          Systems.
     6 - Adult / Singles Message Bases Available
          Board has an Adult Oriented or Singles Message Bases
          available.  Board may also have Metro or National Net-
          Mail capabilities, but it is not known for sure.
DOOR CODES: ßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßß
     0 - No Doors Available
          The Sysop has chosen not to run any external doors on
          his BBS.
     1 - Games Only
          This system has only games in the doors section.
     2 - Off-Line Mail Door Only
          This system has only Off-Line Mail doors in his
          external program section.
     3 - Off-Line Mail & Games
          This system has both Off-Line Mail, and (1-9) Games
          available.
     4 - Off-Line Mail & 10-49 Games Available
          This system is similar to Door-Code 3, but has 10-49
          Games available.
     5 - Off-Line Mail & 50+ Games Available
          This system is similar to Door-Code 3, but has 50 or
          more Games Available.
     6 - Adult / Match Making Doors Available
          The Sysop chose to emphasize his Match-Making or Adult
          Oriented doors which are available on their system.
ACCESS CODES: ßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßß
     *** NOTE ***   If an access code is not listed in a Turley
                    Code, then "A" is assumed.
     A - Free Access
          No charge is required to access most areas of this
          system.  Any TurleyCode without any access code listed
          is assumed to be this type of system.
     B - Private Access Only
          The BBS is primarily private, a small Free Access area
          may exist, but is only a token area.
     C - Paid Access Only
          The BBS is primarily a paid access board, a small Free
          Access area, or even a Test-Drive area may be
          available.
     D - Commercial/Government System, Free Access
          Commercial or Government System, Similar to "A".
     E - Commercial/Government System, Private Access
          Commercial or Government System, Similar to "B".
     F - Commercial/Government System, Paid Access
          Commercial or Government System, Similar to "C".  Many
          nation-wide On-Line services are in this category.
MODIFIER CODES: ßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßß
     *** NOTE ***   A Modifier Code is purely optional, and
                    usually the discretion of the Sysop.  Valid
                    Modifier Codes are only letters G-Z, with
                    only the following currently defined. 
                    Remember, only ONE Modifier code is to be
                    added.
     G - Gay/Bi/Lesbian Oriented
          Topics may deal with Alternative Lifestyles.
     I - Information Base Oriented
          On-Line encyclopedias, Dictionaries, or other
          Information Bases may be accessible.
     P - Programmer Oriented System
          Topics may deal with Computer Programming issues.
     R - Religious Orientation
          Topics may deal with a particular Religious sect.
     S - Software Distribution and/or Support Board
          This Board may be a Computer Software Distribution
          site, or a Software Support Board.
     T - Technical Oriented System
          This Board may deal with Technical Hardware issues.
     V - Call-Back Verifier
          This system makes use of a Call-Back verifier for
          access.
     X - Adult/Match-Making Oriented
          Topics may deal with Adult Oriented or Match-Making
          material.
EXAMPLES: ßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßß
     Sanctuary BBS                 BBS has uploads and downloads,
     (801) 377-5933, v.32/42bis    with no ratios.  A full
     TurleyCode: 323S              message base w/ no Net-Mail
                                   Systems running.  Off-Line
                                   mail support & Doors (0-9).
                                   Software Support/Distribution
                                   site.

     The Hard-Core Kitchen         Sysop chose to emphasize the
     (xxx) xxx-xxxx, DS            Adult-File downloads and Adult
     TurleyCode: 646BX             or Match-Making Doors, board
                                   participates in a National
                                   Net-Mail system, and is
                                   Private with an Adult-Oriented
                                   Modifier.

     The Boring Board              This board has no file section
     (xxx) xxx-xxxx, 300 bps       or doors, but does have a
     TurleyCode: 020               message section with public &
                                   private messages available.
                                   Since no Access Code is given,
                                   "A", or free access, is
                                   assumed.
COMMENTS: ßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßß
     All comments and questions can be answered by the Author via
     his BBS, currently:
          Sanctuary BBS
          801-377-5933, v.32/42bis
          TurleyCode: 323S
     Or, correspondence can be sent via US Postal Service to:
          TurleyCode BBS Rating System
          Attn: David D. Turley
          3550 Suniland Circle
          Salt Lake City, Utah, 84109-3233
DISCLAIMER: ßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßßß
     The author accepts no responsibility for problems caused by
     miss-coded BBS's, or other miss-uses of this system.  At the
     time of writing, the author knows of no other BBS Rating
     system available.  The resemblance of this System to another
     *ALREADY EXISTING* system is purely coincidental, and no
     infringement is intended.
