Aside from being pretty creepy, being a clown in the figurative sense (rick-rolling, acting goofy, etc.) while at a raid, lends about as much credibility to our cause as making balloon animals of LRH. I would be more inclined to stop and listen to a united front of serious Anons than an impromptu street party at the Co$. That being said, I do enjoy a good rick-roll, and the dancing CAN be fun. I just think that to be an activist, this needs to be more than a hobby where a person gets to wear a funny mask and play keep-away at the Co$. Hand out pamphlets, talk to passersby, and inform them of the truth. We can party after the raid. I'll even buy the beer.
I recommend a look at this thread: http://forums.whyweprotest.net/posts/1960806/ and this thread: http://forums.whyweprotest.net/posts/1961574/ Also highly recommended are many of the UK and German Post-Game Threads. And for a special treat, enjoy this material: If we take the party out of protesting, great value is lost.
Believe me, I think there is a time and place for fun, including some raids/protests, but there also needs to be a time where we need to get serious, and make sure that people understand we're serious.
I raid with a crew that has been protesting at least once a month, since January 2008. I think that you are a complete n00b when it comes to raids and are trying to impress WWP anonymous with how "serious" you are. Relax. Lurk moar and then, lurk some moar.
I'm not a complete n00b at this. I've been doing this for at least 2 years, mostly in my hometown, where there is a fairly good-sized Scientology center. When I came to TX, I was disappointed that the local chapter was so disorganized, and that it just seemed to fade away. I don't want that to happen again. All that being said, I love you guys. That's a great picture.
There's a reason why surviving Chanology protest cells are the ones with clowns and jackasses. Listen up, Peter: it's an important reason The ones that were composed of deadly serious people with a unified, serious and non-laughing message went the way of most other protest movements, and every single anti-scientology protest group that preceded them. [other than CW] People got bored, and quit. Protestors got bored, tired, frustrated and went home, and eventually they never came back. One or two pickets, maybe three or four, or five- then nothing. Chanology Anonymous wouldn't still be out there, were it not for a sense of justice and righteousness, were it not for the horrible and terrible things that Scientology did, to piss people off. But being serious isn't enough to motivate people to stay. Not past the first few tries. Having fun is the payoff, for the hard work and the effort and the annoyance of dealing with the hassle of a protest, plus the very real threat of Scientology tracking you down and attempting to destroy your life- just because you dared protest them. There are probably a lot of "general public" who don't laugh when our /b/rothers from 'Motherfuckery Inc.' sing songs about Tom Cruise's penis, but if you check out the videos, you'll see that there are a few random pedestrians who do think it's funny. And singing songs about Tom Cruise's penis - is the only thing that can force these guys out of their parent's basement, onto the street month-after-month, year after year. Justice alone just doesn't cut it.
The problem is not with the clowns - it's with the pepper spray people are pretending is battery acid...wait, wrong forum? Anyway, there may be some interested Austin Chapter, what are you mostly thinking of?
its sad. id love to be in all these raids but im too young. i hope there are some left when im old enough to actually go anywhere.
wow that is some thread necomancy! The people who you are trying to talk to are LONG gone. AFAIK there have been no protests in Austin since 2010 or earlier. I live in Austin now, and I've raided lots of different places... it would be kind of fun to raid again, but I doubt Austin is the place to do it. But if you can get 3 friends and some cake... I'll be there.
NYC ANON CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR $CIENTOLOGY On the first day of Christmas we’ll be here to say, We all find that $cientology's gay! On the second day of Christmas, we’ll be here to say Suck our fucking dicks and we all find $cientology gay. On the third day of Christmas we’ll be here to say, Find a new religion, suck our fucking dicks and we all find $cientology gay! On the fourth day of Christmas, we’ll be here to say, Anonymous is winning, find a new religion, suck our fucking dicks, And we all find Scientology gay! On the fifth day of Christmas, we’ll be here to say, $cientology is a cult! Anonymous is winning, suck our fucking dicks, and we all find $cientology gay! On the sixth day of Christmas we’ll be here to say, We hope you all get cancer, $cientology is a cult! Anonymous is winning, find a new religion, suck our fucking dicks, And we all find Scientology gay! On the seventh day of Christmas, we’ll be here to say, Your beliefs are science-fiction We hope you all get cancer And, a bunch of AIDS! Anonymous is winning, find a new religion, suck our fucking dicks, And we all find Scientology gay! On the eighth day of Christmas, we’ll be here to say, Fuck you in your asses, Your beliefs are science-fiction We hope you all get cancer And, a bunch of AIDS! Anonymous is winning, find a new religion, suck our fucking dicks, And we all find Scientology gay! On the ninth day of Christmas, we’ll be here to say, Your boat is fucking stupid, We hope you miss the freewinds, Your beliefs are science-fiction We hope you all get cancer Hubbard was touching kids! Anonymous is winning, find a new religion, suck our fucking dicks, And we all find Scientology gay! On the tenth day of Christmas, we’ll be here to say, You’re stupid fucking people, you bunch of brainwashed morons, Fuck you in your asses, Your beliefs are science-fiction We hope you all get cancer And, a bunch of AIDS! Anonymous is winning, find a new religion, suck our fucking dicks, And we all find Scientology gay! On the eleventh day of Christmas, we’ll be here to say, This song is fuckin’ long, We know you believe in Xenu, your church killed lots of people Now you’re getting bothered and you’re losing money, and you’re losing members, BAHHHH BAAH NA DUN DAAAAAA!!!! Anonymous is winning, find a new religion, suck our fucking dicks, And we all find Scientology gay! On the twelfth day of Christmas, we’ll be here to say, We hope you hate our singing, this song is long as fuck, You’re inferior stupid people, your boat is fucking stupid, Fuck you in your asses, Your beliefs are science-fiction We hope you all get cancer And, a bunch of AIDS! Anonymous is winning, find a new religion, suck our fucking dicks, And you can’t do shit make us go away! - Compliments of - http://motherfuckery.org/
I live a bit south of austin and I was wondering what exactly do y'all do at raids. Is it just a term for protest?
Well it's like a protest but so much better! we sing songs, dance, eat cake, we piss off scilons with facts and by showing up... there is the fun of the danger of it all... OSA, and wearing masks, playing spai. the more people the more fun to raid. also you want someone to watch your back in case of bullbaiting, and you need cameras to video everything!
That does sound pretty interesting. I've been looking and researching a lot of what everyone talking about so I can agree with a cause. Then I'll feel like I'm actually here for something. Maybe in the near future there will be a raid to attend in texas
I'd like to see if anyone in Austin is looking to get another protest going....Im new to this but I can help
Im willing to organize the whole thing if there is enough people willing to participate. Let me know..
