TurleyCode BBS Rating System
(C)opyright 1993 by David D. Turley
Version 1.0
Developed by David D. Turley
September 29, 1993
OVERVIEW: �����������������
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: �����������������
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: �����������������
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
���������������� Access Code, and Modifier
���������������� Door Code
���������������� Message Code
���������������� File Code
FILE CODES: �����������������
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: �����������������
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: �����������������
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: �����������������
*** 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: �����������������
*** 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: �����������������
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: �����������������
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: �����������������
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.
