Time for AU and AG

[Timelord]

Not much of a barter that one.... Maybe it would be best if everyone bartered at the end of a gun or even just didn't bother at all. That would be secure don't you think?..

Problem is, you wouldn't gain much respect locally by bartering using your gun. Word would get round and people would avoid you like the plague. In any other sense, you would just be deemed a raider and expect to be treated like one.

Historically people have bartered for their needs. Those that purposefully live by the gun, invariably die by it. Bandits are often hunted down when they become a threat to groups of people trying to make a go of it. Bandits that shun co-operation with others are more likely to live a shorter lifespan on average and that is likely to reflect on their surviving family as well.

Of course, while during TSHTF, then self preservation with family or any mutual compatriats is a priority. In a PSHTF world, then the above would be relevant. (IMO)TL