I think "clan" was spot on
A clan[/b] is a group of people united by actual or perceived kinship - perceived too right
clan members may be organized around a founding member - TrevC obviously
The word clan is derived from clann[/i] meaning children - appropriate for the often forum behaviour and humour around certain topics[/i]
Often, the distinguishing factor is that a clan is a smaller part of a larger society - the larger society know cables fuses and spray air etc make a huge difference to sound quality
Members may identify with a coat of arms or other symbol to show they are an independent clan - only one thats missing I think