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-Sticker quote: "I Voted"-

I didn't have any memorable dreams this past week... or I did, but forgot them. Which I guess would make them non-memorable.

We know people have an odd herd mentality, but sometimes I don't think it fully sinks in how very strange of a herd mentality it is.

The example that struck me this past week was humans' odd tendency to be always recruiting new members for clubs or organizations. Yet, almost universally, new members would (at least temporarily) decrease the supplies available to all members as they are welcomed and graciously given loaner gear, perhaps, or at the very least some sort of newcomer's gift. Yes, perhaps the new member would bring in more dues, but would this not be outweighed by the fact that the benefits of the dues are now spread to another member?

You will probably now notice yourself saying, Why, of course a club wants new members! It... They...

Precisely what benefit does having more members provide? Camaraderie? More minds? Slightly more donations, if perhaps the club is charitably inclined? Or is it just the thrill of convincing other people to do what you do?

Reality check. This seems the appropriate place to plug SCA. You all should join!!!