Posted on 05/19/2002 11:31:29 AM PDT by TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!
There are still lots of FReepers who have not chosen to fly their flag. You don't have to provide any additional information, although lots of FReepers have provide pictures, e-mail addresses, and the like, you don't have to! It would be nice if you would at least "fly your flag".
This allows other FReepers in your state to FReepmail you to let you know about local FR events - rallies, chapter meetings, and other activist events.
Even if you don't plan to participate, it'll keep you informed of what is happening in your state. Now, FLY YOUR FLAGS!
Even if you don't care to "fly the flag" of your state, at least select United States as your country so that you'll be flying Old Glory. Selecting your "Location" on your FReeper Profile doesn't provide any real information about you that can be used in any meaningfully underhanded ways.
So don't hesitate today. Go to your personal profile page.
Just click on the link I just provided and select Edit Profile. There, you can select the flag you want to fly under (by using the location drop-down list) and post a few tidbits about yourself if you wish.
This is a great tool for activism to get FR chapters going in your area. We need to be united now more than ever! This makes it easy to find FReepers in your state and you can FReepmail 'em to see if you can get something going.
Once you have your flag selected, you can then click on that flag (from your profile page and see how many other Freepers are flying the same flag. Also, there is a message board under each flag so that you can communicate with the Freepers who live in your area.
Then you can click on the Scorecard option (available when you click on your flag) and see the breakdown of Freepers from every state and country.
Even more, you can use HTML in your profile, insert images, backgrounds,etc. It is fun to check out the profiles of fellow Freepers to gain more insight into who they are. There are some great profiles out there. Check some of them out by clicking on their Screen Name.
Please note, this is the public domain, so don't include any information that you don't want publicized. Your profile can include as much or as little information as you want it to. At a minimum, I see no harm in everyone "flying" their flag of choice on their profile page!
For running updates on how many we have at a given time and how many for your state, CLICK HERE.
Flag OF CHICAGO 
The red stars on the municipal flag shall be designated from the hoist outwards as follows: Fort Dearborn; The Great Chicago Fire of October 8-10, 1871; The World's Columbian Exposition of 1893; The Century of Progress of 1933. (many of us in Illinois have lobbied to add a fifth star to represent the bulls six championships!) The blue stripes stand for the Chicago River and its two branches. The seal, right, bears the date on which Chicago was incorporated as a city When suspended from windows or over a street, the municipal flag may be pointed or notched. The municipal standard is made of silk, and fringed with gold.
FLAG OF NORFOLK 
The City of Norfolk flag was was authorized in 1899 -- as the result of a wish by the people fathers to present a standard to the people of Virgina. The mermaid was a nod to the city's coastal location and Navy Yard, the logo a representation of the city's dominating spirit. The flag was originally made by Miss Kate Denson. A bookkeeping entry of November 1899, revealed the cost of making the first ensign to be $52.
FLAG OF DETRIOT 
The city flag shows French fleurs-de-lis, British lions, and American stars and stripes to represent the three nations that have controlled Detroit. The city seal symbolizes the Detroit fire of 1805 and the city's rebirth. It bears the city's mottoes, Speramus Meliora--"We hope for better things" and Resurget Cineribus--"It shall rise again from the ashes". (Wishful thinking on their part)
FLAG OF AUSTIN ------------- 
Could not find any info on how they came up with this design. No larger photos, either.
FLAG OF LOS ANGELES 
The city's flag was adopted on Sept. 4, 1931, the 150th anniversary of the founding of Los Angeles. The city seal symbolizes Los Angeles' history under the governments of Spain, Mexico, the California Republic, and the U.S.
FLAG OF LAS VEGAS 
See Flag of Austin. The city website does say they have a city flag and seal though!
Ditto, but substitute California for Texas. That stupid box completely destroys the whole first page. I never read those announcements, but I have to scroll past it just to see the thread headings.
It's the unofficial FR Fly Your Flag Week!
Ditto, but substitute California for Texas. That stupid box completely destroys the whole first page. I never read those announcements, but I have to scroll past it just to see the thread headings.
Hitting the refresh button should get rid of your state box.
Thanks for the suggestion anyway.
GO MARYLAND!!!!!!
THE TERPS ARE NUMBER 1.
I'm learning html, I'm dangerous!!!!
Here's a challege for you should you decide to accept it. Make a link to the flag totals. How are you with links?
Your the best!!!
I need your expertise....by chance do you know why Washington D.C. and Taiwan and some others are missing from the flag list? Some from these places have inquired.Any ideas...answers? Other than me pinging John Rob?
Hey flyer :-) ping everyone you know and tell em to FLY!
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