how about a forums only for alternative energy discussion. ATS has some of the brightest minds if they were given a place to work twords that one
specific thing, we could settle this oil B.S. in less then a year. and how about a spell check?
[edit on 4-10-2006 by angryamerican for spelling]
[edit on 4-10-2006 by angryamerican]
ATS, BTS, What would you like to see in the future?, page 5
privacy
reply posted on 8-10-2006 @ 03:21 AM by benevolent tyrant
My next suggestion on what I'd like to see on ATS/BTS is an ATS Banking System.
I first made the suggestion for an ATS Banking system in a thread I started quite some time ago -- interestingly enough, the thread was "closed" as it raised an idea that the staff did not want to pursue. Still, this thread "did ask for suggestions"..."; The First Bank of ATS. I explained, in that thread, a number of things that might make things more interesting on ATS. A Banking system with which members could transfer points could be an interesting addition to the site.
And, as long as we can transfer points, let's utilize the points in some meaningful way. If we could transfer points, we could "purchase" avatars from the group of talented artists on ATS who are giving away their work. By being able to transfer points, these members could be "rewarded" for their efforts.
Another suggestion ,that is related to an ATS Banking System, is the concept of an ATS COURT system. I brought up this concept in yet another thread of mine that was closed as well; Do we need an ATS court?. In brief, I believe that the ATS "community" as such might be enhanced by such a system. Again, if nothing else, it might be interesting. In such a system, if a member is, in some way, "penalized" or slighted (we can all come up with situations), a member could "hire" --using the points in his ATS bank account--an ATS lawyer -- an ATS member who might wish to litigate or debate the clients case in front of an ATS legal forum. We have many fine debaters among our membership. We certainly have some rational legal minded members here who might wish to be ATS attorneys. An example of the interest that such a thread might garner is evidenced by the recent banning of a "respected member" for plagiarism. Instead of a result thread bemoaning or supporting this particular members banning, the issue could have been "tried" in front of an ATS court -- perhaps with random jury selection from a pool of active members. Perhaps outright banning might not have been the result....perhaps a fine? perhaps a sentence of ATS "community service" would have been mandated in lieu of outright banning. The possibilities are fascinating if one were to extrapolate from this concept.
[edit on 10/8/2006 by benevolent tyrant]
I first made the suggestion for an ATS Banking system in a thread I started quite some time ago -- interestingly enough, the thread was "closed" as it raised an idea that the staff did not want to pursue. Still, this thread "did ask for suggestions"..."; The First Bank of ATS. I explained, in that thread, a number of things that might make things more interesting on ATS. A Banking system with which members could transfer points could be an interesting addition to the site.
And, as long as we can transfer points, let's utilize the points in some meaningful way. If we could transfer points, we could "purchase" avatars from the group of talented artists on ATS who are giving away their work. By being able to transfer points, these members could be "rewarded" for their efforts.
Another suggestion ,that is related to an ATS Banking System, is the concept of an ATS COURT system. I brought up this concept in yet another thread of mine that was closed as well; Do we need an ATS court?. In brief, I believe that the ATS "community" as such might be enhanced by such a system. Again, if nothing else, it might be interesting. In such a system, if a member is, in some way, "penalized" or slighted (we can all come up with situations), a member could "hire" --using the points in his ATS bank account--an ATS lawyer -- an ATS member who might wish to litigate or debate the clients case in front of an ATS legal forum. We have many fine debaters among our membership. We certainly have some rational legal minded members here who might wish to be ATS attorneys. An example of the interest that such a thread might garner is evidenced by the recent banning of a "respected member" for plagiarism. Instead of a result thread bemoaning or supporting this particular members banning, the issue could have been "tried" in front of an ATS court -- perhaps with random jury selection from a pool of active members. Perhaps outright banning might not have been the result....perhaps a fine? perhaps a sentence of ATS "community service" would have been mandated in lieu of outright banning. The possibilities are fascinating if one were to extrapolate from this concept.
[edit on 10/8/2006 by benevolent tyrant]
reply posted on 8-10-2006 @ 05:59 AM by semperfortis
here is a spell check that sits on your task bar and alerts you when you misspell a word....
And it is FREE
Tinyspell
Semper
And it is FREE
Tinyspell
Semper
reply posted on 8-10-2006 @ 12:26 PM by jensouth31
Originally posted by benevolent tyrant
The First Bank of ATS.
Do we need an ATS court?.
BT!!! I nearly choked on my coffee! This sounds way too much like real life to me. Although, I could have hired an ATS lawyer... when that Mod sited me for a one line post and deducted some of my points. This mod had plenty of one line post under his/her belt too (I looked) ...so I thought that was
lol Now maybe in the BTS, maybe a hobby forum would be cool, surely I'm not the only say quilter, or poultry keeper on this site....
Or maybe I am??
But I'm an advance quilter/teacher. I think a hobby forum would be way cool 
Surely everyone here has a hobby of some sort, so a hobby
forum could lump all hobbies together in one place....just a thought to consider
reply posted on 10-10-2006 @ 05:51 AM by kinglizard
Originally posted by popek
this may sound a little silly
but i for one would love to see a wiki for ATS somewhere that people can look up terms they may not of heard before
tinwiki.org...
