User Experiences

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Everything said so far is very valid and it made me think of why I don't post as much as perhaps I should. Stating the obvious, everyone is different and their expectations of SD's site inevitably will vary from one extreme to the other. Fact is, you can't please all the people all of the time!

I have definitely benefitted from SUK. I hope I gave something back in one or two postings but I found that it was in going to a few of the meets that real contacts were made. Let's face it, most preppers are going to be reasonably intellegent people because they've become aware of the world around them and see it for what it is and also for what it isn't. That in mind, I'm sometimes surprised at how much "static" there is in the postings ie petty waffling/tit-for-tats due to disrespect or disagreement, incessant quotings (not as bad as it used to be but how about getting rid of the "quote" button altogether?) and I think this is what made me tail off on my posts, I simply haven't got unlimited time to trawl through static. There are the repeat posts but I don't think that is such a bad thing. Ever tried to find specific information in an old post? NR has reposted some stuff but they are quality postings and certainly beneficial for some.

I see any real SHTF/TEOTWAWKI scenario as an inevitable, the only question being what, how bad and when. I also recognise that if we are to increase our chances of survival, not only must we be prepared but we must also form groups/relationships/ties with those who are like us. What sort of relationship depends on how serious you are but there's always someone else you can match up to. That can be priceless.

Back to the site. As I said before, everyone is different. We all have different knowledge, experiences and abilities. A site like SUK is where we can share and help each other out. Ok, there are always going to be those who lurk in the background and those who use OPSEC as an excuse to hide away completely. Fair enough, that's up to them. I don't think there is anything inherently wrong with the SUK site but could I suggest some additions? Perhaps a section explicitly for "Help" in any given topic ie specific queries regarding a project? Also a section for people who really do want to discuss world news and events. This could help others in understanding what's actually going on by those who have a better insight? I know SD is against news waffling, and I can see his point of view but I still think a section dedicated to news stories is not necessarily a bad thing, after all, it's the media that ultimately may give us the warning we need.

At the end of the day, we log on to this site for a reason, it makes contacts and valuable information possible.

Hope it stays that way.