We Are All Mad Here

I just signed up and figured I might as well get my introduction done and over with as soon as possible.

I ran across this site while looking through a bunch of UFO information online. I've been to several places over the years where I have seen this place mentioned. I have popped in and out for a while just reading and soaking it all in. Between this place and others, this one seems to be more grounded and respectful and that's saying a whole lot.

I'm pretty open minded but I don't buy everything the salesman tries to sell me. I'm just going to hop right in with both feet and find out if I sink or swim.

a reply to: MadAsAHatter

You aren't sane unless you are a little mad.

Welcome to the machine, have fun.

a reply to: MadAsAHatter

Welcome MadAsAHatter

It's great to have you with us!

Now just pull up a cyber-chair...
...and sit a spell and we'll go through a few things that could be helpful to know.

First of all, as ATS is a big community and there are lots of forums, you might like to check out the Forums page and see what catches your eye. It will also give you some idea on where to put a new thread if you want to start one after you have your first 20 posts. (Oh, and regarding our 20-post rule, perhaps I should just add that besides giving new members a chance to settle in, it also helps in picking up the obvious spammers before they can wreak too much havoc.)

Because there are so many threads already, it's not a bad idea to do a search here before you eventually post yours. Okay, you won't always find an exact match, but it's helpful to check. You can also use it if you just want to find threads on a certain topic.

Here's some of the threads that are worth a visit early on:

Terms & Conditions Of Use (Important stuff!)
The ATS Freshmans Forum
and...
Starting a New Thread ?... Look Here First

If you need help with anything, feel free to send a message to any of the staff. Just mouse over the “member” tag under any staff member's avatar, then click “send message”.

Also, if you see a post that you think is a problem under the T&Cs, then mouse over the poster's "member" tag like before, but this time click “ALERT!” and perhaps write a few words about why you've alerted it. The alert goes straight to staff (with a link to the post) and we'll look into it as soon as we can.

By the way, if you get “flags” on your thread, this is actually a positive thing! So don't worry if your thread gets “flagged”. The more flags, the better!

Anyway, have a good time and see you around the forums!

a reply to: MadAsAHatter

When the jabberwocky will be slain, only then will I flutterwacken... Vigorously.

Question: Tell me. Do you know why a raven is like a writing desk?

Answer: they are both made of something.

a reply to: MadAsAHatter

Enjoy the ride

a reply to: MadAsAHatter

I believe hatters were mad because of the arsenic used in their craft. We are mad because of the craft used in our arsenic! (bounces off walls, gives money to strangers, pick(s)-up-sticks, dances the Lindy)

Welcome to the monkey house, and enjoy your adventures here. Please share with us the things you think you know, and see if others either "knew that already" or are in a state of wonder and fascination at what you bring to the table. I bring donuts and lizards, not in that order.

Thank you for the welcome you guys. I think I'm going to like it here.

Thank you too DrumsRfun. I will look over all of that information before I go crazy here.

The jabberwockys will be slain no doubt. Don't everyone flutterwaken too vigorously. We don't need any injuries this early in the game.

originally posted by: MadAsAHatter
Don't everyone flutterwaken too vigorously. We don't need any injuries this early in the game.

Don't worry, I will be wearing a very big hat to protect my head. Very big (the hat, I mean, not the head).

Hello and welcome!

If you wear scuba gear when you dive in, it doesn't matter whether you sink or swim. Go in with a lifeline, research things and learn from any mistakes you may make.

Welcome to the site.

a reply to: MadAsAHatter
I see the crazies are swarming the field to greet you.
...the omens are mounting.
I'm getting nervous.

Have fun &...Welcome!

*twitches nervously*

Welcome to the funny farm Mad...



Kindest respects

*Twitches......*

Rodinus

Im not mad, but my invisable twin is!!, welcome to the asylum of the enlightened!