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Post by SA Hunter on Jul 30, 2023 20:46:10 GMT 10
I haven't been here much lately either - not because I don't want to, but life is very hectic - work, work, home life etc.
I agree, we have some very dedicated members who regularly post, others when they can, some just join and stay hidden - and that's ok.
When we started, we wanted the quality, not quantity. If people can log in and learn, then our job is done.
But, that said, yes, we are missing a few long time contributors. I'll reach out to them.
And, we do appreciate all our members, from the biggest posters, to the lurkers hiding in the shadows.
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Post by spatial on Jul 30, 2023 22:19:15 GMT 10
Few random thoughts..
New members and number of posters are getting less. Was on some US doomsday prepper forum have not been on there for +3y just checked on it - it is the same very few new members and not lot of posting, recognise may of the names of the current posters.
Just checked on Face Book Australian Preppers going for 10y has close to 14k members but averages 2 posts a day.
Face Book "Australian Preppers & Communications" 5.5k members also averaging 2 posts a day.
Prepping has become more mainstream and there is so much info available in the internet, and so many Ytubers that a forum for information is overlooked.
Forum is good for local content and building relationships, notification of world events. I was thinking of starting a news feed with key news for preppers on the forum. Just posting links to concerning news events. I spend a lot of time on economic, world events, etc..
Perhaps with what is currently going on in the world people have switched off - simple overload of bad news and too much despair - she will be right or I cant do anything about it so just carty on.
South Africa is falling apart, I have family there, but people just ignore the reality and don't prep..
The days of discussing bug out bags, equipment, the lates knife designs, new firearms, gardening gets little attention. There are numerous dedicated information's sources for that type of information. If I had time will look at the stats on the forum and see what topics generate the most posts, views and comments.
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Post by VegHead on Jul 31, 2023 8:04:11 GMT 10
I'm still around guys, just not as active after selling the farm, however still live the mindset. Thanks for the post Frosty.
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Post by malewithatail on Jul 31, 2023 8:20:17 GMT 10
"Perhaps with what is currently going on in the world people have switched off - simple overload of bad news and too much despair "
Perhaps as nothing seems to be happening, people are becoming complacent ?
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Post by frostbite on Jul 31, 2023 9:14:05 GMT 10
I was getting complacent and then Covid happened. The virus wasn’t a bother, but the sheeple panic, the lockdowns and the willingness of the grubbyment’s armed thugs and big business to enforce a police state certainly was.
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Post by norseman on Jul 31, 2023 9:35:15 GMT 10
I was getting complacent and then Covid happened. The virus wasn’t a bother, but the sheeple panic, the lockdowns and the willingness of the grubbyment’s armed thugs and big business to enforce a police state certainly was. Where's the Covid Royal Commission the .gov vermin promised us? |
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Post by malewithatail on Jul 31, 2023 9:57:29 GMT 10
From the video I posted above.
In the 60's, they told us that oil would be gone in 10 years.
In the 70's, another ice age would be here in 10 years.
In the 80's, acid rain was going to kill off all the crops within 10 years.
In the 90's, it was the destruction of the ozone layer within 10 years.
In the 2000's, climate change was going to melt all the ice caps and flood the world within 10 years.
Am I sensing a theme here ?
None of that actually happened, but we were taxed for it.
Sometimes you need to stop seeing the good in people and start seeing what they are showing you.
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Post by Stealth on Jul 31, 2023 10:32:16 GMT 10
Forum is good for local content and building relationships, notification of world events. I was thinking of starting a news feed with key news for preppers on the forum. Just posting links to concerning news events. I spend a lot of time on economic, world events, etc.. That's a great idea spatial. I regularly read the links that you post, although I rarely comment on them. Definitely a handy source of info. If you're already reading those articles anyway, and have the time, a news thread would be a great idea. |
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Post by ausprep130 on Jul 31, 2023 13:26:21 GMT 10
From the video I posted above. In the 60's, they told us that oil would be gone in 10 years. In the 70's, another ice age would be here in 10 years. In the 80's, acid rain was going to kill off all the crops within 10 years. In the 90's, it was the destruction of the ozone layer within 10 years. In the 2000's, climate change was going to melt all the ice caps and flood the world within 10 years. Am I sensing a theme here ? None of that actually happened, but we were taxed for it. Sometimes you need to stop seeing the good in people and start seeing what they are showing you. Don't forget the additional laws that were created to increase government power and control. And then ask yourself who benefited from all of the above. |
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Post by malewithatail on Jul 31, 2023 13:33:25 GMT 10
And in the 20's, it was a virulent disease that was going to wipe out people, if you didn't conform and get jabbed. And the majority of the sheeples did conform and are now dying. Ironic really.
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Post by tactile on Jul 31, 2023 13:41:10 GMT 10
From the video I posted above. In the 60's, they told us that oil would be gone in 10 years. In the 70's, another ice age would be here in 10 years. In the 80's, acid rain was going to kill off all the crops within 10 years. In the 90's, it was the destruction of the ozone layer within 10 years. In the 2000's, climate change was going to melt all the ice caps and flood the world within 10 years. ...and for that whole time Preppers have been telling us the system is going to collapse...I'm still waiting for that one. |
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Post by malewithatail on Jul 31, 2023 13:51:44 GMT 10
That's true, and hence the comment above that perhaps people are becoming complacent.
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Post by norseman on Jul 31, 2023 14:48:22 GMT 10
From the video I posted above. In the 60's, they told us that oil would be gone in 10 years. In the 70's, another ice age would be here in 10 years. In the 80's, acid rain was going to kill off all the crops within 10 years. In the 90's, it was the destruction of the ozone layer within 10 years. In the 2000's, climate change was going to melt all the ice caps and flood the world within 10 years. ...and for that whole time Preppers have been telling us the system is going to collapse...I'm still waiting for that one. The system is going to collapse it's inevitable! When has always been the issue! |
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Post by bce1 on Jul 31, 2023 17:00:01 GMT 10
There will be more pandemics.
I get all the angst around COVID but fundamentally for the first 6-9 months we really didnt know whats going on.
Hindsight is great, but no one can really claim that upto mid-2020 you knew it was "just a cold"
Im not sure you can say the majoirty of the sheeple are dying... where is the evidence of this? I dont want to get into an argument here,
I understand the broad anti-vaxx view, but you cannot make a sweeping statement like that without some good evidence.
I worry about the complacency about infectious disease and further pandemics.
This one was largely killed those already in gods waiting room, with a few exceptions, but the govt has spent all its capital.
There is no credability left.
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Post by malewithatail on Jul 31, 2023 17:25:51 GMT 10
It all depends on which news service you believe, mainstream or alternative. Both can say the same things, quote the same statistics and come up withe completely opposite views.
The jabs saved people, the jabs killed people, its up to you to sort through the noise of the news services and decide weather or not you did the right thing.
My mother and step dad are regretting their decision to get the jab and swear no more. from healthy 90year olds, to almost bedridden in 3 months. The only difference was the jabs, and this story is being repeated over and over again. Some were lucky and got the salty water jabs, but most didn't, and are now suffering from aliments they never had before, nor did anyone on their family. Died suddenly is a good search to start with.
But, never believe anything the government says, in fact, do exactly the opposite. They certainly don't have our best interests at heart, only lining their pockets and winning the next election to keep on the gravy train.
Be assured, the majority will line up for the next round of jabs, whatever its for. People have very short memories and are gullible, especially when it comes from an "official" channel.
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Post by frostbite on Jul 31, 2023 17:52:01 GMT 10
Regardless of how dangerous the virus or the vaccine is or isn’t, one can’t argue that the government response wasn’t dangerous.
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Post by Stealth on Jul 31, 2023 18:19:30 GMT 10
I'd hope that the next time some major incident happens (fingers crossed, but there's a reason we're preppers after all) that there has been some kind of lessons learnt on how to get disparate and unrelated organisations working together both smoothly and quickly, regardless of what the situation. I think that actually would happen a lot better in most cases now. I know of several different organisations involved in efforts that now have plans for major outbreak of illness that before never did.
You can argue that they shouldn't need them. Well sure. But just like major bushfires, you're better off having SOME plan than none. That kind of planning can be pivoted toward any kind of major global emergency now so I guess that's a silver lining.
I remember watching people frothing at the mouth right at the start of the whole thing and screeching that they should be doing something. They should have plans for this kind of thing. Why didn't they act sooner?! Well... Just like insurance no one wants to pay for it until they need it, and then it's too late. Major domestic responses cost money and Joe Public doesn't want to pay the premiums.
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Post by frostbite on Jul 31, 2023 18:34:04 GMT 10
I hope the next time the filth in government make it illegal to earn an income because of your postcode that they either accept the same pathetic allowance in lieu of their pay or properly compensate all those affected. My son went from $3k a week to $750 a week because of that corrupt maggot Gladys BinChicken deemed that in his postcode earning a living was verboten. The NSW Liberals are human filth.
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Post by tactile on Jul 31, 2023 18:43:21 GMT 10
...and for that whole time Preppers have been telling us the system is going to collapse...I'm still waiting for that one. The system is going to collapse it's inevitable! When has always been the issue! When the sun goes supernova, then we are all stuffed. |
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Post by norseman on Aug 1, 2023 0:53:31 GMT 10
I hope the next time the filth in government make it illegal to earn an income because of your postcode that they either accept the same pathetic allowance in lieu of their pay or properly compensate all those affected. My son went from $3k a week to $750 a week because of that corrupt maggot Gladys BinChicken deemed that in his postcode earning a living was verboten. The NSW Liberals are human filth. All politicians of all brands are human filth and Simon Henry please feel free to stick that quote in my file! |
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