Editing Team Internet (section)

== Relationship with rec.sport.paintball ==

=== Online origins ===

Team Internet was closely connected to rec.sport.paintball.

The newsgroup provided the communication platform through which members met and exchanged information.

Participants discussed equipment, playing experiences, tournaments and opportunities to meet.

=== Information sharing ===

Members frequently contributed to discussions about paintball.

Subjects included:

* Equipment maintenance
* Paintball safety
* Playing techniques
* Tournament competition
* Field reviews
* Recreational events
* Used equipment
* Paintball history

The organisation encouraged members to act as resources for other players.

=== Community standards ===

Team Internet's sportsmanship requirements reflected the broader culture of the early online paintball community.

Members were expected to behave responsibly on the field and assist less experienced players.

The requirements helped distinguish Team Internet from a purely recreational mailing list or online discussion group.

=== Social organisation ===

Team Internet created opportunities for players to meet in person.

Members occasionally arranged to play together at regional games and major events.

A surviving November 1994 Usenet message describes members meeting at local events, particularly large recreational games.[7]