Advice for Anonymous

Hello Anonymous,

I have been watching your campaign against Scientology since its inception and have been impressed by your commitment and momentum in building a movement to confront this quiet evil that has for too long flown under the radar of the common man. I am inspired by your creativity and the speed and ease with which you have generated a distributed network of activists and contributors.

But while I stand behind you, I cannot stand with you. I am not Anonymous. I am known, and will be known. I have created this identity to help distinguish myself from your movement as I endeavour to provide a perspective from outside with an understanding from inside. Please do not misconstrue my concerns and criticism as attacks or attempts at subterfuge, as I only wish to remind Anonymous of its goals and the utility of its actions. You may consider me a super-ego, of sorts, if that is not too grandiose a title to bestow upon oneself.

Currently, there is much anticipation of the 10th of February and rightly so. Street protests are an excellent way of raising awareness of an issue and demonstrating the strength of public opinion. Guard yourselves, however, as so often the pretext of "raising awareness" is used to justify self-indulgent and ineffective protesting. How many Facebook groups dedicated to solving one hot button issue have used this same justification for their ineffectual existence? How many groups that you yourselves have mocked and raided? Remember this after February 10th. Raising awareness and adding to your ranks is important, but only if there is something that comes after for these new recruits to do.

Ensure that there are big plans for the period following February 10th. Letter-writing campaigns. Engagement with legislators. Set clear goals and objectives that will have a meaningful impact on the Church. This will allow Anonymous to stay on target and also stay motivated, as it is able to track its wins and progress toward wins. Develop catchy anti-scientology slogans to attract public attention. So far so many slogans have been about Anonymous. Joe Public does not care, nor does he need to, about Anonymous. He needs to care about Scientology. Cater for this in your materials.

Similarly, do not forget your pledge that Anonymous is attacking the institution of the so-called Church, of Scientology and not the followers of Scientology itself. Maybe an exception will be made in Mr Cruise' case, in light of his high profile, terrible films and role in the corruption of the Fresh Prince. But for the rank and file, remember that they, more than anyone else, are the victims of this organisation. Do not use the memory of Lisa McPherson, a Scientologist unto death, as a cudgel to intimidate or taunt these people. Read the links provided with this message to educate yourself on the nature of the "training" scientology recruits endure, and the frustration and inadequacy many feel as they "stall" and are forced to purchase more and more sessions. These are scared, lonely people, however aggressively they may act. Silence the critics of your movement. Show that you are not in this simply to justify a hormonal urge for rebellion and destruction by reaching out to these people. Care for them.

This may sound like a soft approach, but these vulnerable individuals are the foundation upon which the rotten tower stands. Crack that foundation and the fissures will run right to the top.

Valentine's day approaches. I recommend raids to distribute Valentine's cards to scientologists as they leave their centres. Naturally, you will sign the cards as Anonymous, in the tradition of the season. Also inscribe a message of comfort, or a link to a website that may help these people by letting them know that they are not alone, and that we are working to help them.

In the coming times, the challenges you face and the tasks you undertake my require you to be less than Anonymous. Do not decieve yourselves, and do not fear. While Scientology is indeed frivilously litigious, it is not your anonymity that protects you. It is your numbers. Just as your script kiddies overwhealm their web presence, so your activists will overwhealm their capacity to prosecute. Do not forget that other name you call yourself.

You are Legion. And that is your strength.

Do not forgive. Do not forget. I stand behind you.

http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/NOTs/tory-day-in-the-life.html
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/NOTs/tory-ot7.txt
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Secrets/TR/critique.html

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• scientology
• anonymous
• chanology
• message
• 4chan
• lulz
• advice
• 4MW14d37d38d30d4

[sinionblack]

BEWARE OF THE CULT OF SCIENTOLOGY!

It was designed with the whole intention of extorting money from people who need real help.

Many people have died as a direct result of the cult of scientology's actions.

Don't be another victim!

For the truth, Google: Scientology's Casualty List

or go to xenuDOTnet for more info on the dangers.

Copy and paste to help inform people of a cult that promotes slavery and who actively attempt to sue or censor anyone who speaks against them

[AnonymousNI]

Ahh, we were once a monster, now we are nothing, 4chan is not our site anymore, it has been filled with cancer, and eventually death. Leave 4chan, join the smaller chans, soon we will join together.

[NathanielBolt]

u may stand behind them but i stand in front of them to stop them u will not win i am a scientologist i know myself and i know life with all due "respect"

- The_Optimist_

[MrJollyroger7]

Who is this anyway?

[Soliton1961]

@333BozskiPA You may 'feel" it is a satanic statement, but look up the history of the Roman Empire military unit called a legion. That is a better metaphore for what Anonymous is.

[xetrius]

@TheAlonzi we do not have to vote thats why our system works. It doesnt need a leader nor a follower. All that it need is an idea and people that are willing to do everything they can to stand behind that idea. We do what your leaders fail to do, we make chooses as one and stand behind them as one, and yes they may come at a cost. what cost doesn't matter. It's an idea that we stand for, that we unite for. We are Anonymous, We are Legion, We do not Forgive, We do not Forget, Join us, Expect us.

[xetrius]

@NotSoOldHippy Was it ever a fight?

[xetrius]

anonymous is a shared idea, clearly you share our thoughts.

You are ANONYMOUS, even when you do not identify yourself as anonymous.

It is the idea that counts not the name that you give the person that stands behind it.

as long as you know on what side of the mask you belong.

I greet you, protect and honor you as for

We are Anonymous,

We are Legion,

We do not Forgive,

We do not Forget,

Join us, Expect us.

[NotSoOldHippy]

You lose. Anonymous wins. Get over it.

[IyeAmodAnonymous1032]

@thealonzi we are the voice of the people, because we are humanity in it's true form. We give and take simply because we can. We are the true face of humanity and chaos. We defend your homes, your children, and your judgement in it's pure form. We prevent tragety