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08-13-2012, 11:50
Omicron

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Originally Posted by HoneyBadger

I think this sounds great, but I would like to have some way to keep it private so that anyone with google can't see our planned meeting places and such. I think somebody mentioned making an invite-only subforum on here to talk about it and I like the idea. I just don't want people with bad intentions knowing our secrets. [Tooth]

This IS something we could set up without too much problem. How would you propose we allow membership? Like the trading post?
08-13-2012, 12:04
Sawin

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Originally Posted by Omicron

This IS something we could set up without too much problem. How would you propose we allow membership? Like the trading post?

I'd think it can just begin from the top. You mods can allow certain members of the site to get in, based on your own selection and then each of those folks have the opportunity to suggest additional members who they know personally, and think should be a part of the conversation.
08-13-2012, 12:10
ronaldrwl

The way the trading post works now is great. We just to need to make sure we can contact and meet each other when the lights go out.
08-13-2012, 12:23
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by sellersm

Agree with Honey Badger: privacy would be a prudent measure...

We can use Craigs List no one goes there[Fire]
08-13-2012, 12:24
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by Omicron

This IS something we could set up without too much problem. How would you propose we allow membership? Like the trading post?

Yep X amount of post and or time as board member.
08-13-2012, 12:28
00tec

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Originally Posted by Sawin

I'd think it can just begin from the top. You mods can allow certain members of the site to get in, based on your own selection and then each of those folks have the opportunity to suggest additional members who they know personally, and think should be a part of the conversation.

I would tend to agree. Either referrals or maybe a 100+ post minimum. Weed out the lookyloos. Something to show genuine activity among us.
08-13-2012, 12:34
ronaldrwl

I like the way some groups handle this. You basically have to get voted in by people that are in the group already and know you or do some background checking. The number of posts you have doesn't really mean that much. I think we could start off by using the trading post recommendations of other members to get the ball started
08-13-2012, 13:02
zteknik

Number of posts and time is a good way to start.You could get a feel for the guys character.
It also is a good lead to a ftf where you realy can get to know the person better and make a decision whether there gtg or not.
08-13-2012, 13:08
Goodburbon

I think voting/invite in is a much better, safer, and more secure method.
08-13-2012, 13:09
wack8

Not sure how the forum is setup, if there is a way to have password accessible forums, or if there is a role-based setup. Maybe best to vote on a date for a meetup and have anyone interested go to the meetup to meet and get to know each other, then issue the password there or assign roles to their account.

This is obviously a little more involved, but for a new member like me, I'd have to just start spamming posts to get my comment count up, or just wait it out till I have been a member for X days. I guess that's okay though, maybe sort of a 'right of passage' or something.

I don't personally know anyone on the forums either, so I'm not sure how I'd go about getting an 'invite' to be a part of the group either.
08-13-2012, 13:11
Goodburbon

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Originally Posted by wack8

Not sure how the forum is setup, if there is a way to have password accessible forums, or if there is a role-based setup. Maybe best to vote on a date for a meetup and have anyone interested go to the meetup to meet and get to know each other, then issue the password there or assign roles to their account.

This is obviously a little more involved, but for a new member like me, I'd have to just start spamming posts to get my comment count up, or just wait it out till I have been a member for X days. I guess that's okay though, maybe sort of a 'right of passage' or something.

I don't personally know anyone on the forums either, so I'm not sure how I'd go about getting an 'invite' to be a part of the group either.

meet n greets, shooting competitions, shooting outings, trade activities, build parties. All of which come with time and personal interaction with one or more members in good standing.[Beer]
08-13-2012, 13:14
zteknik

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Originally Posted by Goodburbon

I think voting/invite in is a much better, safer, and more secure method.

That definitly is the way to do it after the preliminary meet and greet,or interview so to say.But of course dont let on like it is an interview.
08-13-2012, 14:12
ChunkyMonkey

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Originally Posted by Omicron

This IS something we could set up without too much problem. How would you propose we allow membership? Like the trading post?

By voting is fair.. on another 'self sufficient' forum, they like meet and greet before they allow newer members into their inner forum.
08-13-2012, 14:18
sellersm

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Originally Posted by MB888

By voting is fair.. on another 'self sufficient' forum, they like meet and greet before they allow newer members into their inner forum.

That's where you learn the secret handshake... [Tooth]
08-13-2012, 14:47
ChunkyMonkey

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Originally Posted by sellersm

That's where you learn the secret handshake... [Tooth]

Secret handshake?! So the whole butt slap thing was a joke?
08-13-2012, 16:24
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by MB888

Secret handshake?! So the whole butt slap thing was a joke?

Wait until they want you to wave[LOL][LOL][LOL][LOL]

Omicron is near me, how about some local meet & greets and go from there?
08-13-2012, 16:26
ChunkyMonkey

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Originally Posted by jim

Wait until they want you to wave[LOL][LOL][LOL][LOL]

Omicron is near me, how about some local meet & greets and go from there?

Let's do it. If you guys are willing to come down South.. we can meet at our restaurant.
08-13-2012, 17:53
Vanniek71

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Originally Posted by MB888

Few of us roam through zombie's CO chapter too. There are less than 20 members active there if I am not mistaken.

Anyway, planning and exchanging ideas here are good, but how about a meet and greet one of these weekends. I have met many of you, would love to sit down for a lunch to pick your brainnnnn..brainnnnn.. on prep stuffs. Meanwhile, we can build trust. [Beer]

We have around 15-20 depending on the season, thats plenty, having to support a group that large if there was a SHTF scenario would not be a fun task......
08-13-2012, 19:54
jerrymrc

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Originally Posted by wack8

Not sure how the forum is setup, if there is a way to have password accessible forums, or if there is a role-based setup. Maybe best to vote on a date for a meetup and have anyone interested go to the meetup to meet and get to know each other, then issue the password there or assign roles to their account.

This is obviously a little more involved, but for a new member like me, I'd have to just start spamming posts to get my comment count up, or just wait it out till I have been a member for X days. I guess that's okay though, maybe sort of a 'right of passage' or something.

I don't personally know anyone on the forums either, so I'm not sure how I'd go about getting an 'invite' to be a part of the group either.

One needs to take there time here. Understand that when the boss let me have this forum he warned me that too much tinfoil would make it go away.

Slow and easy gang. I do understand the need but small bites. [Beer][Flower]
08-13-2012, 21:13
Omicron

Small bites indeed.
08-13-2012, 23:07
ChunkyMonkey

nom nom
08-13-2012, 23:15
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by MB888

Let's do it. If you guys are willing to come down South.. we can meet at our restaurant.

You buying?
08-14-2012, 00:15
ChunkyMonkey

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Originally Posted by jim

You buying?

Yep, on me.
08-14-2012, 00:18
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by MB888

Yep, on me.

I'd prefer plates myself. Sorry ken wrong plumbing:(
08-14-2012, 00:27
ChunkyMonkey

Are you sure???
http://www.buzzfeed.com/tiad/eating-sushi-off-of-women
08-14-2012, 12:02
HoneyBadger

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Originally Posted by MB888

I know I can trust some of you... not sure about the gay narrated honey badger though. [ROFL1]

Hey, C'mon now! I didn't ask for that title! [ROFL1]
08-14-2012, 12:12
HoneyBadger

I really like the idea of an "invite-only" and possibly "voted-in" area.

I would like to be able to trust the character of each member. Meet and greets are the best way to get to know people and are much safer than just judging someone by their post count. Any bozo could BS a hundred posts about having common interests, but do you REALLY know who that person is? Could you trust them? Would you want to share your more personal information with them?

Having a private sub-forum would easily limit public access to the perceived tin-foiliness... But in all honesty, it doesn't have to be like that at all. I just want to be able to meet some quality people to discuss disaster prepping and survival. Its not like we're planning a coup or anything!
08-14-2012, 12:13
HoneyBadger

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Originally Posted by MB888

Are you sure???
http://www.buzzfeed.com/tiad/eating-sushi-off-of-women

MB888, is that you in the last picture? [ROFL3]
08-14-2012, 14:39
Great-Kazoo

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Originally Posted by HoneyBadger

I really like the idea of an "invite-only" and possibly "voted-in" area.

I would like to be able to trust the character of each member. Meet and greets are the best way to get to know people and are much safer than just judging someone by their post count. Any bozo could BS a hundred posts about having common interests, but do you REALLY know who that person is? Could you trust them? Would you want to share your more personal information with them?

Having a private sub-forum would easily limit public access to the perceived tin-foiliness... But in all honesty, it doesn't have to be like that at all. I just want to be able to meet some quality people to discuss disaster prepping and survival. Its not like we're planning a coup or anything!

If we went off that, i am leery of anyone who joined within the last 6-8 months. The last 2 i'm especially concerned with, but hey this is me and i have that right to be real #$%^&* picky
08-14-2012, 15:25
HoneyBadger

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Originally Posted by jim

If we went off that, i am leery of anyone who joined within the last 6-8 months. The last 2 i'm especially concerned with, but hey this is me and i have that right to be real #$%^&* picky

As you should be. This should be a fairly close-nit group.
08-14-2012, 15:31
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.
08-14-2012, 17:33
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.
08-14-2012, 18:54
Vanniek71

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Originally Posted by jim

If we went off that, i am leery of anyone who joined within the last 6-8 months. The last 2 i'm especially concerned with, but hey this is me and i have that right to be real #$%^&* picky

Sucks for me lol I just found out about these forums, but if you are starting a group like that you have every right to be picky and cautious.
08-14-2012, 19:40
AK47 Ranger

Yeah, you could be an evil ATF intruder after my Foods, Ammoz and Banana clips.

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Originally Posted by Vanniek71

Sucks for me lol I just found out about these forums, but if you are starting a group like that you have every right to be picky and cautious.
08-14-2012, 19:42
Vanniek71

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Originally Posted by AK47 Ranger

Yeah, you could be an evil ATF intruder after my Foods, Ammoz and Banana clips.

I wish i was ATF I'd have an endless supply of confiscated guns, and a lot bigger bank account than I do now [ROFL2]
08-14-2012, 19:54
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.
08-14-2012, 22:00
HoneyBadger

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Originally Posted by 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.

Absolutely.

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Originally Posted by AK47 Ranger

Yeah, you could be an evil ATF intruder after my Foods, Ammoz and Banana clips.

Did somebody say Bananas?
http://www.everydaynodaysoff.com/wp-...a-magazine.jpg
08-19-2012, 00:09
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.
08-19-2012, 01:20
Mick-Boy

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Originally Posted by 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.

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.
08-19-2012, 01:48
00tec

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Originally Posted by Mick-Boy

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.

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