The point of a clan is that, when my clan member has a shotgun, I KNOW he isn't going to run out in front and shot block the **** out of the rest of the team.
The point of a clan is that, when my clan member is a berzerker, I KNOW he isn't going to run out in front and shot block the **** out of the rest of the team. And I KNOW he's going to back up when he gets into trouble.
The point of a clan is that, when I need a heal, I KNOW if ask for one I'm going to get one.
The point of a clan is that, when I buy a second weapon and drop it for extra ammo later on, I KNOW my clan members won't pick it up.
The point of a clan is that I know these people, trust these people and will care if they die. As opposed to random guy who joins, looks at the 4 of us, runs off by themselves and almost dies, then comes running back and begs for money during the trader phase.
Clan members have proven they're worthy recipients of the ~155 pounds I have left, that I was saving up for more grenades next wave. Everyone else has to prove it first.