Want To Find ATS Members In Large Scale Blackout?

Originally posted by blupblup
lol

We definitely should have a way of recognizing one another.
Mod's, can't you sort us all out a t-shirt or hat of some sort in case of an emergency like this?

Good thread btw

Originally posted by blupblup
reply to post by PuRe EnErGy

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That's a pretty good idea i guess.
local chapters of ATS.
Have meetings, share theories.... a bit of bingo and cream teas and cakes.
we could have a raffle and a meat hamper for Christmas.
Excursions to area 51 and Dulce and Death Valley, CA and other hotspots.
But no seriously, thats not a bad idea.

Originally posted by MischeviousElf
Good idea,
Indeed how about the T symbol? as in time out, one hand open, outside of hand facing away from member vertically, with other hand placed horizontally on top creating the classic "time out" symbol?
Elf.

Originally posted by trusername
Ways To Connect With Other ATSers Without The WWW And Without Opening Yourself Up To Non-ATSers

- ATS gear: T-shirts, Pins, Rings, Unofficial T-shirts with handwritten ATS, mis matching color socks (red and black if possible),

- Gestures: Sign language for ATS or /\T with hands like an A that slides into a time out

[edit on 8/11/2008 by trusername]

But I don't think the ATS community could translate as a whole to the hard world... though I see how the ATS influence could have a positive effect in building post-SitX communities once TSHTF.

Originally posted by dalan.
reply to post by trusername

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If ATS users wanted to be able to recognize each other in person, all you would have to do is make a T-shirt with your avatar on the front of it.

Then you can put your user name right underneath the avatar.

Originally posted by jwstarry

If the worse case scenario happens, I don't see a problem for fellow ATS'ers finding one another. I don't think we will even have to look that hard. In fact I think the Government will even help us find each other.

Just look around the Dention Camp you are in and you will find us.

Originally posted by DMTeed
reply to post by trusername

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I know how:

Did you ever log on to ats or abovetopsecret?

1) "No"

2) "Yes"

Originally posted by shipovfools

You make it too easy.

And boring.

ATS Secret Society (A..S..S..es or more secretly known as 'brother/sister donkeys) may identify themselves by means of immediate spontaneous performance of their choice of the following:

a) The Chicken Dance
b) The Macarena
c) The Robot
e) The YMCA

Originally posted by shipovfools

OK, I kinda love the idea behind this thread but its almost starting to sound a bit too elitist, so let me play the devil's advocate. Do you really want to define yourself entirely by ATS membership?

I really have to agree with the last few posts asking, why don't you just ask? Sure, meeting someone who is an ATS member creates a sort of automatic trust, at least to a certain degree... there's no big secret here, so why be afraid to ask?

There are probably alot of people "on our side" who have simply never had any inclination to visit this site or may never have been aware of it.

Originally posted by trusername
OK So far here's what's been suggested by all of you:

Ways To Connect With / Distinguish Other ATSers Without The Web

- ATS gear: T-shirts, Pins, Rings, Unofficial T-shirts with handwritten ATS, mis matching color socks (red and black if possible), tiny ATS bumper sticker, Brandishing ATS Tattoos or scarlet letters

- Gestures: Sign language for ATS or /\T with hands like an A that slides into a time out, pencil tapping ATS in morse code (which is dot dash / dot / dot dot dot)

- A Direct Question: Like "Are you a member of ATS" and the correct response is "You mean Above Top Secret?" And the incorrect answer is "What's ATS"

- ATSers in the Media: Could start by saying: "Now here's a real story!"

- Meeting places: ATS might start providing maps for threads where users can put in pin locations (with a large general area - not home address) and like minded people could consider if they want meet up.

- If TSHTF Meeting Places: Noon 2 days into (and, let's say, any/every Saturday after) an "event" (like a long-term blackout) at small towns' cemeteries or in front of large cities' main libraries

- If TSHTF - playing (or living) "lost it" and mumbling "Above Top Secret - I told you so..." loudly to yourself. (This may or may not get desired results)

- Long range communication: Pre-determine a Radio station frequency we all tune into for ATS announcements

- use a ham radio, a CB during "Scatter", "Skip", "DX" can get out all over the world. A radio such as a Cobra 148 GTL, has a channel where a lot of international traffic calls out just to find out if they are heard long range. It's on the "Lower Side" of channel 38, or "38 LSB". For example say "CQ DX! CQ DX! Alpha Tango Sierra (pick a #), Omaha Nebraska trying!" Search 27.555 in youtube or DX Super Sunday. Use a car to jump start radio.

- Randomly calling out Alpha Tango Sierra or using as a tester if you're checking microphones

- Giving cell # to MODs, and getting them to find and connect us all

- Creating a Crisis Tree for ATS - people call 5 people who call 5 people etc. so no one has everyone's #

- Beacons: with mirrors or lights that would brighten a blacked out sky, banners spelling out ATS on a hillside to indicate a meeting spot

- In advance: Start local "ATSer Connect" chapters / get togethers

- See how many ATSers are near you (using the Pins on maps at ATS or by starting a thread to see who's local). Next figure out who is interested / an expert in what. Who is prepared for what. Also, perhaps discuss who and how many you'd be likely to count on if a "need" should ever arise to protect your collective personal freedom. And to discuss, calmly, how you'd see that playing out.

- To consider: This thread is now on the top of the home page and is open for all web browsers to see. It's easy to say we have nothing to hide. Still, if this concept threatens some non ATSers or seems too radical. ATSer face to face gatherings could meet with uncomfortable crashers. There may be a benefit to ... confirming at least a familiarity with the ATS.com BUT this creates an elitism that is un ATS-like... so we all need to consider how to resolve this.

- To consider: You may have boldly disagreed with another ATSer only to discover you live nearby. So, face to face meetings should probably be first in groups and people could indicate their favorite threads before displaying their avatars to avoid initial awkward confrontation.

- To consider: Just because an ATSer shows himself / herself to you, obviously, you don't have to do so in turn, if it doesn't feel right.

- Organic connecting: For those who "didn't get the memo", Or just never heard of ATS but like the concept ... A welcoming attitude needs to be balanced with suspicion

- Mass ATS gatherings: Craigslist and ATS Flash mobs, seeking out each other at Burning Man or The Love Parade...

- Include other conspiracy sites