The A2OC is not only web based, it's a social thing too. Members regularly meet up, some members are good friends with each other. Not not just the cars either.
As I stated before, if you appreciate one thing of the same reason as someone else, you will both also have very similar opinions on other things too. And isn't that why people get along? The fact that it can help you save money, improve your ownership experience and are given a clue to what mechanics say just a bonus. Join an OC, even if there is a fee, the information you gain is probably worth double the amount. Do it today. Honestly, you don't have to stick the sticker in the window if you still feel weird about it, we understand.
Came across this blog a few days ago, great reading and he couldn't sum the club up better imo, well worth the time if nobody has read through it, no doubt in the club archives but i hadn't come across it before, hoping KOLO is still around.
LIVING WITH A REVOLUTIONARY AUDI A2. search