Just like last time, my comments are in blue.
TAXMAN:
We all know this World is going to the dogs, and with so many experts predicting an inevitable global economic collapse in the near future, which brings along social chaos and declarations of martial law, the (relatively) free Internet as we know it will become a thing of memory. Time is fast running out, and with work already cut out for us with the sheer amount of research this project requires, we simply cannot rely exclusively on Internet-based communication any longer. Even if all these rumors of a collapse prove to be unfounded fear-mongering, it is still advisable that we move operations into the Real World.
>>>I wonder why he capitalizes words at times. He doesn't hold the real world in any reverence. Maybe the real world is to Tax what Hell is to Christians.
Gentlemen (and Ladies), what I propose is an establishment of an "order" of sorts, complete with an IRL headquarters with residential capabilities, like a monastery or commune. Preferably someplace remote, in the country or a small city (but not too remote so we can have access to needed resources), where we could escape the scrutiny of those who would do us harm and have the peace to pursue our agenda. We would be like a modern order of monks, worshiping our equine goddesses and studying occult teachings that would help us understand their realm and with hope, cross over.
>>>On the bright side, all the crazy will be in one place, and thus it'll be easy to arrest these guys for the illegal substances they so obviously will have. The bad news is that Tax will probably still be crazy.
Funds could be raised by establishing a brewery or distillery: Portalanon, among others, is certainly more than qualified in chemistry to play the part, and being an aficionado of drink myself, I'm sure I could pick up on that art quick enough myself. Other possible sources of income could include growing produce in a garden (which would also provide for us), raising small animals like goats or chickens, or baking bread/pastries/other foods then selling it for a profit; repairing electrical equipment or offering programming services; or synthesizing things like energy pill supplements. Maybe this sounds all pie-in-the-sky, but I'm just offering up ideas that come immediately to mind and would still be viable income makers in the event of a collapse.
>>>Oh, he plans to raise money by doing something alcohol-related. Well, maybe if he doesn't chug all their stock, it could work... in his dreams. I've gotta admit, though, the place sounds like it would be pretty quaint if there weren't so much crazy and so little ambition going around. I know Tax has been pretty ambitious about this whole project so far, but... I've got my doubts. I mean, forget all of the stuff they could do to sustain themselves; how would they even acquire a place?
I think we can all agree that we can make far more progress by meeting face-to-face, especially when it comes down to magic rituals. Even if establishing a commune is completely beyond us, we should still consider organizing for members of CTB to meet up IRL several times a year. It would serve as a great opportunity for members to build rapport and discuss ideas, conduct research, and perform rituals in the type of organic manner that only IRL personal interaction can bring.
>>>Over the internet, it's probably easier to think of one's colleagues in this sort of pursuit as noble, confident, informed, and even handsome, but face to face, the aura of misery is going to be so pervasive that it may turn into the Tower of Zalost 2 in a hundred-mile radius around their place of gathering.
So what do you guys think?
>>>Someone please shoot me.
