No doubt it would improve the quality of posts.

Sounds interesting, not quite sure if I completely understand it though? Maybe a better description/example for us lower mentality folks-like myself would help..
Magestica

Originally posted by onlyinmydreams
This would be great if we could have non-clan 'independents' out there, still...

Don't fret, I will not join any Clan. I work alone, just ask KKing or Quick...hehehe.
Seriously, don't think I dislike the idea, I think its great. I'm just a loner, but in groups you'll see me up front.

And even if I'm not completely following you..I'm going to have to be different here and say that it sounds 'neat' but there are soooo many changes to the board here lately, that I just think it should be slowed for a bit before making any more..It's getting a bit overwhelming and even somewhat nerving to come here every day and see yet another change(even if they are for the better) too many changes too close together can become sour. I think you are doing a fantastic job William And have liked everything you've thought of, but maybe if we just kinda settle in with these new things first before trying 'yet' something else? Not that my one reply is going to make a difference, but it's just a thought..
Mag

...can see where Magestica is coming from...and kinda agree...too many changes too soon can make things a little unsettling, even confusing at times.

I'm ALL for the improvement of ATS...and you ar doing a great job...just like Mags says, too much too soon can become sour...

...I mean heck, I'm still figuring out how to upload images into the ATS Upload Manager...think I uploaded a pic from my webcam...was kinda undressed at the time...

*and the first person to post that funny img of that fat naked guy in front of the computer is SOOOO gonna pay for it*

a ATS rebel group...

Political parties, clans, sects, all that stuff is censorship.

I think that we can form better ideas than that.

Why not be one big nexus of thought, instead of several. Doesn't ATS have direction???

Or is it just as lost as the tribes of Israel???

I think that the Wanderers are us.

Where are we going???

What is the point???

Is it to prove a point???

If that is so, then who's point is that???

William's???

W's???

UP's???

DR's???

PA's???

AV's???

Who???

Is there a point???

Or just a direction with no cause???

I don't want to join the clans of anyone.

Any clan I am in will not have any standards or classifications as such. I will not accept censorship, unlike others around here.


That is just one man's opinion. Nothing to take seriously.


Abraham

sounds like a pretty cool idea, get people more involved in the site

Sounds good William

As long as EVERYONE sticks to the rules then we could come up with some real interesting debates and friendly challenges!

Whats everyone's names for the clans!

I'm in Gryffendor anyway.....Gryffen(dor) !!!!

Originally posted by magestica
but there are soooo many changes to the board here lately, that I just think it should be slowed for a bit before making any more..

Don't worry... it might take a few weeks to get this programmed. I need to determine if it's worth doing or not.

Just like the Weblog concept and ATS chess, it'll be a long-term project... the upload area and other improvements were quickies.

Keep in mind...

The idea of "Clans" on ATS is not to create collections of people that pit themselves against the other all the time, but to create groups of like-minded people. For example, a clan devoted to Politcal Scandals would spend time researching and writing group articles on the topic... and hence, and comment on the forums form this clan about political scandals would carry greater importance... because it's from those who are making an effort to be experts.

It's a way for all of us to learn more... and have fun doing it.

Originally posted by William
Keep in mind...
It's a way for all of us to learn more... and have fun doing it.

Alrighty then, since I'm all about some of that..then guess it couldn't hurt. Atleast to try it out, and if it doesn't work out well..then...back to the drawing board you go

Magestica

I guess I'm game. Alien please remove any naked pics of yourself from the server... I think my retinas are burning from the thought!
Just kidding... kind of

Originally posted by observer
I guess I'm game. Alien please remove any naked pics of yourself from the server... I think my retinas are burning from the thought!
Just kidding... kind of

What naked pictures??
I never saw any naked pictures
where are they?? Ohhh I am so going to find them
Mags

Originally posted by observer
Alien please remove any naked pics of yourself from the server... I think my retinas are burning from the thought!
Just kidding... kind of

...and no Magestica...a naked alien is not something most should see on a full stomach...pretty sure Saddam kept a few webcam snaps tucked away to use as WMD...

Originally posted by magestica
What naked pictures??
I never saw any naked pictures
where are they?? Ohhh I am so going to find them
Mags

I didn't see 'em, either! Do you suppose they're in the top secret area where you have to have the special ATS handshake to get in???

Originally posted by magestica

Originally posted by observer
I guess I'm game. Alien please remove any naked pics of yourself from the server... I think my retinas are burning from the thought!
Just kidding... kind of

What naked pictures??
I never saw any naked pictures
where are they?? Ohhh I am so going to find them
Mags

They mean alien avatar.

great it brings back waves of nostalgia. on saturday mornings we would gather at the park and buck up and choose teams from the pool then we would 'play ball'

tut tut

when would something like this go into effect?

Sounds good William, very cool idea you got here. How would we keep track of the clan members? Would there be like a sperate "clan page". When can this come into affect?