Greetings ATS

Hey Everyone.

I found this place a few days ago for the first time, and almost immediately decided to sign up. I love reading the different opinions people have on the same facts.

I'm not into Aliens at all, but love knowledge, I can't get enough! I love reading (only non-fiction) and I'm an art-lover.

I will not always take part in all the discussions, but will follow them like a shadow.

You can call me Schatten.

Greetings Schatten, welcome to ATS.

Looking forward to hearing your views.

a reply to: Schattenwanderer

Greetings wandering one. Glad you decided to join up. It is a great site, and massive amounts of information. Don't hesitate to give a shout out if you need help, Freshman Forum www.abovetopsecret.com... is a great resource area, and members watch to see if someone has a question. Have fun.

a reply to: antoinemarionette

I think I will share my views a little bit at a time. My views aren't really 'politically correct'.

a reply to: Iamschist

Danke for the warm welcome!!

a reply to: Schattenwanderer

Hello and Welcome Schatten toATS!! I see that Your views are not politically correct. You will fit right in. However be wary of Trolls.
Don't feed them and they usually go away. Enjoy!!! Syx.

a reply to: Iamschist

Great profile image! I love digital art!

a reply to: SyxPak

I am still new to all this. What are Trolls? Call me dumb, or slow, but I really don't know.

a reply to: Schattenwanderer

Thank you, I cannot take credit for it. If you click on my signature you will be taken to the Avatar Creation thread for this year, some fine artists there. If you want an Avatar just ask and they will try and accommodate your wishes. I have a whole 'wardrobe' and am spoiled with many and varied avatars. :-). Also if you want to meet some real nice folks drop by here sometime, www.abovetopsecret.com... We just chit chat and share our lives and jokes, encouragement etc. Kind of a nice break sometimes from the forums.

a reply to: Schattenwanderer

NO! Don't think Yourself dumb. I was in the same boat years ago, as I am sure a LOT of others here were as well.

Trolls are the ones who will shoot down a Thread topic that is controversial. They, no matter what sound reasoning You use, will not cease to ridicule, insult, and try to make You feel like crap. Don't reply (feed) and most will leave You be. Some however, will Never stop their onslaught!!!

Topics they love to wreak havoc in are like Aliens, UFO's, 9-11, anomolies in Images from the Moon and Mars, and the Moon landing hoax areas. Hope this helps! Syx.

a reply to: Iamschist

Danke for the help and advise. Maybe I will get something from my own digital art I have collected for backgrounds and posters and stuff. That is allowed, even if I was not the one who designed them?

a reply to: SyxPak

Ahhh oky! Then that must be what I saw in some religious threads. Danke!

a reply to: Schattenwanderer

You are Welcome!!! I'm Glad to have been of some help to You!!!

a reply to: Schattenwanderer

Yes, of course, there are size rules, you will find them here www.abovetopsecret.com...

You can always join the creators and make some for others too, hint hint. lol

Do not worry about being new, we were all new once, and there are many kind people here. Take your time and enjoy the learning process.

a reply to: Iamschist

Danke. I seem to have figured it out

Welcome Schattenwanderer!

Not know what trolls are?!? Well at least you figured out the avatar fairly easily. I hope we see you on the Avatar creation thread. We can always use a fresh new eye.

Trolls are generally viewed as those people who are disruptive, intentionally towards the community. But the mods take care of trolls fairly well and in short order, so I wouldn't worry about them too much.

CdT

a reply to: Schattenwanderer

Willkommen in der Mothership ATS!

As a member of the ATS community allow me to direct you to this excellent resource for new members.

A mod may be by later with a more thorough introduction, in the meantime, enjoy the site and remember,

Take this as well:

May it serve you well in your many adventures to come!

Kallisti

a reply to: CirqueDeTruth

My knowledge of website and Photoshop does not make me the right person for the job of creating avatars, sorry.

And thanks for all the advice. I hear someone say that 'hecklers' are a good thing. They draw in a crowd, and will most of the time provide more clarity to your argument, and help you sort out all the misunderstandings and presumed errors.

a reply to: CagliostroTheGreat

Danke!! Greeting me in my favorite language in the world gives me great pleasure!!

I will take the sword, and fight for the honour of ATS!!

Welcome to the land of the loons!. Good to know another art lover has come to the fold!.
All the best.
B. V. H