SHTF Groups

[Mick-Boy]

Easy answer; start a separate sub forum for "noobs" to band together, into a second group. The lifers here already have their friends, their cliques. It leaves the true hearted noobs looking for camaraderie out in the cold. No need for that. Plenty of noobs here to group up and do their own thing, and not have to make the lifers fret about them.

You could do that. Or you could take a little time and get to know people.

The funny thing about message boards is that all you really have to go on is a persons written word until you meet someone face to face. It takes a long time to build a feel for a person. Just like it takes a long time to build a real friendship.

Take some time and get to know some like minded folks. You might find out that you don't even want to be involved with some people. There's a lot more to group compatibility than a desire to prep or be self sufficient.

Or just form a group of complete strangers and hope it works out.

[Great-Kazoo]

Easy answer; start a separate sub forum for "noobs" to band together, into a second group. The lifers here already have their friends, their cliques. It leaves the true hearted noobs looking for camaraderie out in the cold. No need for that. Plenty of noobs here to group up and do their own thing, and not have to make the lifers fret about them.

Things are looking dismal out there, Obama may very well win a second term, and keep deficit spending us towards financial collapse. No time for posting a 1000 times and spending two years here waiting to wedge your way into the lifer's trust. Split off, everyone will be happy.

Is this kanecutter posting under a different name? Sounds like the same shit.
Organize a shoot [meet & greet] if given enough notice people will see what they can do with their schedule.
I'd say shoot this sunday, pawnee, but you are too far to drive for a few hrs of shooting. Likewise to travel down south, given 4 days to prep.

FWIW: EVERY NEWBIE that has this attitude regarding us old guys, either doesn't last long, joins the .mil or punks out when a put up or shut up thread is started.

The last sentence i highlighted is why (in response to another thread) i would not be in a land group by. Some of old timers might show you a thing or too, firearm and prep wise.

Old Age and Treachery, Will Always overcome Youth and Skill

[DFBrews]

I am always up for meeting people on the forum. my food prepping has kind of waned a bit in the new house due to space . but i have focused on learning a few new self sufficiency skills.

[AK47 Ranger]

I too would be interested in meeting all of you " like minded guys ". Sure my posts arent many but Im one of the first group of members from back in the day. AND I'm cool as hell LOL.

[keylay31]

IMHO, you'd have to be really picky in your member selection for something like that to be actually valuable to people in the way you'd want it to be.

[keylay31]

Probably best to stick to family and good friends you know in person. And of course, do our best to make sure it never gets to this point.

[Mick-Boy]

Probably best to stick to family and good friends you know in person. And of course, do our best to make sure it never gets to this point.

I tend towards the "family and friends" group also. Those are the people I know are going to be automatically included if things go sideways. That being said, I'm always interested in meeting like minded people and sharing ideas.

[00tec]

I tend towards the "family and friends" group also. Those are the people I know are going to be automatically included if things go sideways. That being said, I'm always interested in meeting like minded people and sharing ideas.

That's what I'm talking about. I wouldn't be talking about forming a group here, but would rather hear real, level headed, sane ideas about how to prepare for incidents/disasters while preserving OPSEC for everyone involved.

Do what you do, as you do, with who you do, but involve only those who YOU trust to do the same.

For example, mylar 'parties' would be something to be discussed in the hidden from the public forum.

[jreifsch80]

my wife thinks i'm a little nutty but she knows i always hope for the best and prepare for the worst so she is "onboard" even though she sometimes rolls her eyes at me lol

[Sawin]

my wife thinks i'm a little nutty but she knows i always hope for the best and prepare for the worst so she is "onboard" even though she sometimes rolls her eyes at me lol

^this