Thanks for the ping. I know these three types you describe, and I think I understand them. And you are correct, we do have them here. We also have them as neighbors and friends.
Prepping is in many ways a personal thing, and we must keep it ‘personal’. This is truly a case where ‘Loose Lips Sink Ships’. The best defense is s-i-l-e-n-c-e!
Someone on another thread suggested that when there are free food lines, we need to be in those lines. Our absence could easily mark us as not needing anything...as being already prepared.
And when Janet’s goons come to search your place, have your major stores well stashed so as not to be found, and maybe have a few things where they can find them so that they quit looking.
I know you all have your own thoughts, either parallel or complementary to these thoughts. Let’s share ‘em.
That's true - you need to be there - but you need to do it right.
The front of the line will be *ahem* contested.
You do not want to be there.
You want to be the pansy in the back who hasn't got the guts to go up to the front, fighting for position, and possibly getting stomped.
You will eventually walk away, making a great show of being forlorn, hungry and dejected (but uninjured).
Wail loudly about "Why couldn't those a-holes bring enough for everyone?".