Quote Originally Posted by FastMan View Post
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.