Originally Posted by dunster
I truly believe that with (almost) any guild, you will get out of it what you put into it. I belong to a large guild and a small guild, and both have their advantages. I enjoy participating in both.
Exactly - I've found this with every group I've worked with - from Home & School Associations (PTA) to quilt guilds.
When I joined the guild I'm currently with, I knew no one there. I'm *not* an outgoing, scmhoozing type, and am very uncomfortable in groups. But my objective was to learn, and I also found they were looking for some of the skills I have (website) so it's working for us all!
And I've found what could have been perceived as cliquish - and some of the most brusque demeanours, are also some of the nicest folks - they're just abrupt!