In practice, it has proved that people joining radical co-ops who have not previously been involved in political action find it a radicalising experience. They become part of a network that supports and validates direct action rather than passivity and cynicism. We can use the co-ops we are members of to take our message to a new audience. People who share our values, but need security and community first and foremost, aren't going to turn up to your meetings. They won't be part of the movement until the movement can offer a solid basis for their lives.
Affinity groups based around a community or a co-operative workplace can be very close.
The practice of co-operative business planning is perfect training for consensus decision making on actions. This work is too important to be a hobby. It needs to become a way of life.