Well hello

Hi. Been here a while but just signed up so thought I'd pop in and say hello... Hello.

Looking forward to contributing, not that I have a lot to say, but if I can contribute I will, otherwise I'll just carry on lurking in the shaddows

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Hello and welcome to ATS, lurking is permitted, but I bet you'll be compelled by forces beyond your control to let go and just post! Then you will not be able to stop and soon you'll be like the rest of us........what? Yes I will take my pills now.....yes I know I'm not supposed to talk to people.................

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Hello fellow lurker,

So far this has been a fun place for me and being a member has its perks of being able to follow post easier. Congrats on making it to the dark side.

Well now, I sure am glad you took time away from the shadows to come and sign up! This is a great community for discussing a number of topics, theories and ideas.

We have a special little presentation for you to help get you oriented into becoming a fantastic member to our community. (Johnny reaches over and dims the lights and starts the projector)

Welcome Numb3r

To save yourself a lot of searching and even possible future heartache and frustration, please review the below....

For now you can reply to any thread in any member forum you wish, as well as send & receive (PM's) Private Messages to Staff only for now.

Once you have achieved 20 posts, you will then be able to start your own threads in the appropriate forums and additionally send & receive messages to and from fellow ATS members.

Some handy links to get you started in becoming an informed and valued member of ATS.

Terms & Conditions Of Use (Please read first)

Index of Important ATS Related Threads

Start Here - ATS Freshmans Forum

Starting a New Thread ?... Look Here First

Hey new members!! Come here if you need advice

Rules for Avatars and Mini-Profile Background images

Signature Guidelines

General ATS Discussion Etiquette.

We expect civility and decorum within all topics - Please Review This Link.


Be sure to try out our Ask ATS with the 'topic' search words of your choice. I'm sure you will find many threads to pick from to add your thoughts and opinions too. We encourage everyone to please contribute to existing threads rather than start a new one. This will also help guarantee that your thread won't end up as a duplicate located elsewhere. The ATS Search feature is your friend!


AboveTopSecret is much like a theme park with many, many rides, so with that said...
Here's a few thoughts before getting onto any one of the 1000's of topical rides at Above Top Secret, (also known as ATS), the world's largest Civil & Unique Discussion Community.


* Please check out those links posted above before getting on one of the rides. This will save you a lot of future stress, frustration and possible action by one of your friendly neighborhood Mods!

* Please be sure to act like an 'civil' adult and are at least this tall to get on any of the rides, (Johnny stretches his arm outward).

* Please remember that some members are very passionate and vocal depending on what ride your all on. You should be mentally fit, stable and have a strong stomach for theories, conjecture, research and evidence presented that may be contrary to your own.

* Please be "open-minded" enough to understand that sometimes the ride isn't always what you might expect. Be aware you also might end up learning something new and 'out-of-the-box' before you get off the ride.

* Please note that at times the ride gets overly-heated and "it's strongly suggested" to get off the ride to regroup one's thoughts before continuing. This will also help guarantee that the ride will move forward without getting derailed or explode into a fiery trashbin.

* Please have fun! But be aware that if you act in an uncivil-like manner, use profanity, intentially spread a hoax and/or get verbally abusive, you will be removed off the ride by a Moderator. This is not only for your safety, but also for those both young and old on the ride with you.


So buckle up, keep your arms within the ride's comfort zone, have fun and "Deny Ignorance"...!


Johnny

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Welcome to the wackiest site around. Soon you too will be hugging Unicorns, trees and other vaguely organic materials. Don't resist, that is futile.