They are handling a small group. I believe the compound in Waco, Texas would be an example. Self interests of the group are usually decided by the leader and then he persuades the followers. The followers are more willing than those of an evil regime. In my opinion the reason for the Y2K scare is money.
Computers control and regulate almost every thing in our every day lives.
Banks and electricity are causing the most concern. Many consumers are purchasing generators and planning to withdraw all their money from the banks before the new year. Things are being done to find a solution. All the major companies and banks are running test runs and finding out what will happen and if they have a solution. There are those blowing up the issue purely for their own financial benefit.