Call us what you (or they, as the case may be) will.
Unless you've been a part of the great dynamics of our group, those who've not joined in can't understand the comeraderie we feel as participants of LCT and/or cruising/traveling together, whether that be on sea or land. The added bonus is many of us have forged friendships - in person and on-line.
The boards we met on began as forums to share our love of cruising, travel and to glean information. It has evolved into so much more and we are the more fortunate for that. LCT is the "Cheers" of the cruising message boards. After a post or two.."everyone knows your name" and welcomes you!
How about multi-informational alliance? Sounds very official!
Now, let's all get into the lotus position and recite our mantra....C...R...U....I...S...E!