Merry met!
Is there any such thing as a "typical" pagan? I've run into everything from a Gardnerian who practices Golden Dawn type ritual magic to a "Kitchen Witch" who comes from an honest-to-goodness family tradition.
I think the aversion to any type of organization is a Celt thing rather than a Wiccan thing. Remember, when you have two Celts in a room, you have three political opinions represented.
As 12 Wiccans what they believe in, and you will get 13 answers. LOL
Now you are talking true Pagan, Celts.
I use to go to rock/gem shows and bought awesome stuff.
Then this new age crap got preppy and now I can't afford a good speciman or buy one with out a heal your body rant.
True Pagans would be good to here from as I said I think you have a good thread idea here.