NOTE: This is a thread resurrected from June 2008. Many of the questions you are going to ask have already been answered on this thread. PLEASE READ THE THREAD. (Dennis - 12/26/2019)
MAG security for All MAGs has been completed. You can now send a PM to Admin(s) for admission. BE SURE to read the MAG rules once you get setup for a MAG.
MAG FAQ's
Q - What are MAGs?
A - MAGs are "Mutual Assistance Groups", where people from different geographical regions can get together to discuss region-specific preparation and assistance issues. MAGs are designed to facilitate people helping one another in real life if TSHTF.
Q - What MAGs go to what areas?
A - As follows:
Northwest Region
Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming
Southwest Region
Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah
North Central Region
Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin
South Central Region
Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas
Northeast Region
Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Ohio, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, D.C.
Southeast Region
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Alaska / Hawaii Region
Alaska and Hawaii
Canada West Region
Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan
Canada Central Region
Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec
Canada East region
Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
European region
All of Europe including England
Australian region
Australian, New Zealand, and associated territories
Traveler's MAG
This MAG is for those people who "bug out" and/or live in RVs and travel the country. Both people who are travelers AND people who have offerings (such as space to park, etc) for travelers may be members.
Q - Do I have to join the MAG associated with my area?
A - No, if you feel that an adjoining MAG is a better fit for you, you can join that one.
Q - Can I join more than one MAG?
A - No
Q - Can I see into other MAG rooms?
A - No. There is an "Inter-MAG Communications" forum, where MAG members can post information or ask questions of other MAGs. Think of it as the foyer to a metting hall.
Q - Can non-MAG members see the MAGs?
A - No.
Q - How are MAGs organized?
A - That's up to the participants of each MAG. It would be best if a MAG's participants "elected" a person or persons to co-ordinate the overall direction and activities of the MAG, including real-world meet-ups.
Q - Can I or Should I divulge private information in a MAG, such as my home address or other contact information?
A - That's up to each member. Providing that information is something that would facilitate people getting together in a true emergency situation. However, it's not required.
Q - What topics are OFF LIMITS to discuss in the MAGs?
A - Anything that would be taboo on the rest of the forum, such as armed insurrection or overthrow of the government, how to "bypass" governmental controls of movement during a crisis, etc. Topics such as those would be discussed off TB. Any such threads discovered in the MAGs will be immediately removed, and the member subject to Administrative action.
Q - Once I'm signed up, how do I get in?
A - Start here: http://xf.timebomb2000.com/xf/index.php?forums/members-meetings.51/ and you'll see your MAG listed as a sub-forum under that area's "meeting" forum.
Q - Can MAG members meet in real life?
A - That is entirely up to the members, and the overall desired course of the MAG.
One more thing: There will be a sticky thread in each MAG that details EXACTLY who the current members are. If a member is disruptive, or engaging in activities or posts that are contrary to the interest of the MAG or the forum, the MAG leader(s) can request that the member be removed from the group. A staff member will investigate the behavior(s), and will remove them if the request is justified. Note that a MAG member won't necessarily be removed simply because they might not be "loved by all."
NEW: "Members Meetings" are for ALL registered members to set up meetings. MAG access is under the regional meeting rooms as a subforum that only those with permissions can see.
MAG security for All MAGs has been completed. You can now send a PM to Admin(s) for admission. BE SURE to read the MAG rules once you get setup for a MAG.
MAG FAQ's
Q - What are MAGs?
A - MAGs are "Mutual Assistance Groups", where people from different geographical regions can get together to discuss region-specific preparation and assistance issues. MAGs are designed to facilitate people helping one another in real life if TSHTF.
Q - What MAGs go to what areas?
A - As follows:
Northwest Region
Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming
Southwest Region
Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah
North Central Region
Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin
South Central Region
Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas
Northeast Region
Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Ohio, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, D.C.
Southeast Region
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Alaska / Hawaii Region
Alaska and Hawaii
Canada West Region
Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan
Canada Central Region
Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec
Canada East region
Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
European region
All of Europe including England
Australian region
Australian, New Zealand, and associated territories
Traveler's MAG
This MAG is for those people who "bug out" and/or live in RVs and travel the country. Both people who are travelers AND people who have offerings (such as space to park, etc) for travelers may be members.
Q - Do I have to join the MAG associated with my area?
A - No, if you feel that an adjoining MAG is a better fit for you, you can join that one.
Q - Can I join more than one MAG?
A - No
Q - Can I see into other MAG rooms?
A - No. There is an "Inter-MAG Communications" forum, where MAG members can post information or ask questions of other MAGs. Think of it as the foyer to a metting hall.
Q - Can non-MAG members see the MAGs?
A - No.
Q - How are MAGs organized?
A - That's up to the participants of each MAG. It would be best if a MAG's participants "elected" a person or persons to co-ordinate the overall direction and activities of the MAG, including real-world meet-ups.
Q - Can I or Should I divulge private information in a MAG, such as my home address or other contact information?
A - That's up to each member. Providing that information is something that would facilitate people getting together in a true emergency situation. However, it's not required.
Q - What topics are OFF LIMITS to discuss in the MAGs?
A - Anything that would be taboo on the rest of the forum, such as armed insurrection or overthrow of the government, how to "bypass" governmental controls of movement during a crisis, etc. Topics such as those would be discussed off TB. Any such threads discovered in the MAGs will be immediately removed, and the member subject to Administrative action.
Q - Once I'm signed up, how do I get in?
A - Start here: http://xf.timebomb2000.com/xf/index.php?forums/members-meetings.51/ and you'll see your MAG listed as a sub-forum under that area's "meeting" forum.
Q - Can MAG members meet in real life?
A - That is entirely up to the members, and the overall desired course of the MAG.
One more thing: There will be a sticky thread in each MAG that details EXACTLY who the current members are. If a member is disruptive, or engaging in activities or posts that are contrary to the interest of the MAG or the forum, the MAG leader(s) can request that the member be removed from the group. A staff member will investigate the behavior(s), and will remove them if the request is justified. Note that a MAG member won't necessarily be removed simply because they might not be "loved by all."
NEW: "Members Meetings" are for ALL registered members to set up meetings. MAG access is under the regional meeting rooms as a subforum that only those with permissions can see.
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