The newsgroup rec.outdoors.camping will be open to discussions on all topics related to general camping. That is camping other then what is covered in existing Usenet news groups (i.e. rec.backcountry and rec.outdoors.rv-travel) such as:

• car camping
  
• general camping
  
• camping equipment
  
• camping reports
  
• destinations:
  
• upcoming events
  
• etc.

The proposed unmoderated newsgroup rec.outdoors.camping is not intended for for-sale postings. Appropriate private advertisements, both 'FOR-SALE' and 'WANTED' is acceptable, commercial posting is not.

Individuals who make their lively hood by selling camping equipment, services or those employed in the industry are welcome to participate. But, should NOT post advertisements for their services.

The content and nature of *email* replies to any rec.outdoors.camping newsgroup posting is, of course, not addressed by this proposal, nor should it be.

It is recognized that off-topic, but related, posts will be made from time to time. It is the posters responsibility to ensure that follow-ups are set to the appropriate newsgroup. Examples of this would be wildlife recovery programs and timber management issues.

The newsgroup rec.outdoors.marketplace will be open to businesses and persons wishing to buy and sell items of interest to the outdoor market. It will also be open to the offering or seeking of any services of interest to the outdoor market.
Advertisements related to the outdoors and those that enjoy them is acceptable. Individuals who make their lively hood by selling camping equipment, services or those employed in the industry are welcome to participate.

The proposed unmoderated newsgroup rec.outdoors.rv-travel will be open to discussions on all topics related to Recreational Vehicles:

• Any Recreational Vehicle; that is: Motor Homes(all classes), Trailers (FifthWheels, Travel, Tent), and others such as Conversions, Popups, Slideouts Campers, etc
  
• camping reports
  
• destinations:
  
• upcoming events,etc
  
• full timing
  
• equipment reports
  
• requests for repair help
  
• etc.

The proposed unmoderated newsgroup rec.outdoors.rv-travel is not intended for commercial for-sale postings. Appropriate private advertisements, both 'FOR-SALE' and 'WANTED' is acceptable, commercial posting is not.

Individuals who make their lively hood by selling Recreational Vehicle, services or those employed in the industry are welcome to participate. But, should NOT post advertisements for their services.

This newsgroup will allow the posting of "for sale" and "wanted" postings. These postings will be restricted to the private sale of personally owned and used equipment. This newsgroup specifically does *not* permit commercial advertising, postings by dealers selling or soliciting equipment, or postings by amateurs regularly dealing in used equipment principally or incidentally for purposes of financial gain. This activity is intended to allow RV'ers to sell, trade or request equipment in connection with their individual RV interests. Postings which receive no replies should *NOT* be reposted for at least one week after the initial posting and should not be repeatedly reposted without material change. Replies (other than factual corrections) should be sent *only* by email and *never* posted to rec.outdoors.rec-vehicle. Advertisers should include a telephone number if possible in case there are problems with email connections (and email problems are not unusual!).

The content and nature of *email* replies to any rec.outdoors.rec vehicle newsgroup posting is, of course, not addressed by this proposal, nor should it be.