I don't mind the titles, so much. I make my wife and kids call me "General" around the house, and when we go on trips they have to call me "Supreme Allied Commander of Yonder Expeditionary Forces."
And what's home-made firearms between friends?
It's the stealing that I have a problem with. I can't abide a thief.
Dope growing not to the same extent, but it is against the law.
But forming a militia to cover and/or support illegal activities is a problem.
I had a girlfriend that called me "Rear Admiral".....