Was looking for information....

...on the temperatures of jet fuel and the melting point of steel, and got sucked into the political section. I like this forum a lot as it is pretty comprehensive. Thanks.

PS I guess you don't have porn, which is good because it is a distraction. Thanks again. LOL.

hi there, welcome to ATS. no porn, drugs or bad language here. no distractions.

That's right, no porn or other distractions, and we also have more rules to follow in civility than any other place in the world. In part that's why were the largest global discussion community.

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Welcome dagon

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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 be sure to be at least this tall to get on any of the rides, (Johnny stretches his arm outward), and act like an 'civil' adult. This will save you a lot of future stress, frustration and possible action by one of your friendly neighborhood Mods!

*** 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 think or 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! Be aware if you act in an uncivil-like manner, use profanity, intentionally spread a hoax and/or get verbally abusive, you will be removed off the ride by a Moderator. This is for your safety, & 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"...!

I noticed the high level of civility...I am impressed!

And they said civility in poltics was dead...heehee! Maybe for members of the 2 party monopoly....

Thank you again!