Anon protests Scientology worldwide

**Shashakiro** · 02-11-2008, 05:28 AM

I don't see any thread about this, so here:

Basically, earlier today a worldwide protest against the Church of Scientology occured. Thousands worldwide were encouraged to show up at their nearest Scientology church with signs and such to protest against the "religion".

Most of this was started and continued by /b/ and anon in general. IMO it's pretty fricken amazing that so many people went to these things.

Video footage of a lot of that is here:

http://www.forum.exscn.net/showthread.php?t=3867

A couple of my friends were in Boston at the time, they ALMOST went but didn't out of laziness...ah well.

mead1 · 02-11-2008, 05:32 AM

Yeah, I saw this on digg. Since when does anon show up to real life protests? I was sort of expecting this to go the way of Hal Turner.

**MeaCulpa** · 02-11-2008, 07:35 AM

http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/302118

Quote:

The religious group countered in a statement late yesterday that "'Anonymous' is perpetrating religious hate crimes against Churches of Scientology and individual Scientologists for no reason other than religious bigotry." It added: "'Anonymous' claims of altruistic purposes are no different than those heard from any terrorist or hate group."

I lol'd.

**Nyokou** · 02-11-2008, 08:48 AM

Internet hate machine.

Rubin0 · 02-11-2008, 10:00 AM

If Anonymous isn't careful, they are going to turn the entire group of nut jobs into an entire group of martyrs.

**pokelda** · 02-11-2008, 10:17 AM

Remember the time when anon wanted to remain anonymous? We used to shun publicity. Now its nothing but tons of attention seeking retarded newfags.

jewpinthethird · 02-11-2008, 12:55 PM

Scientology still sucks though.

rade0110 · 02-11-2008, 01:16 PM

In the Manchester one, someone randomly yelled "you all lost the game!" and I lol'd.

Shadowstar7 · 02-11-2008, 01:19 PM

EDIT: I was unaware that Scientology churches were public.

Crashfan3 · 02-11-2008, 01:29 PM

What Anon stands for (internet terrorism and the like) is wrong, but I still find it funny that they're taking on one of today's more controversial things: religion, and Scientology at that.
Most people hate Anon, and most people hate the Scientologists.
I wonder which group people hate more?

**Sir_Thomas** · 02-11-2008, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pokelda

Remember the time when anon wanted to remain anonymous? We used to shun publicity. Now its nothing but tons of attention seeking retarded newfags.

No Poke; this is because 4chan realised they are large in number and hold great influence over the internet and realise they have a voice.

This is a good thing.

**Neonatrias** · 02-11-2008, 02:04 PM

What Anon is or is not doesn't concern me.

They're standing for freedom of speech (and more) this time, and I have to say, it's encouraging to see that from people.

Tokzic · 02-11-2008, 02:16 PM

I like how scientology's usual tactics get completely dismantled when confronted with large numbers of protesters. Hilarious seeing them hide inside unable to defend themselves, so now they're just playing the victim. Hopefully they'll be more humble with their "fair game" policy after this.

**Sir_Thomas** · 02-11-2008, 02:49 PM

Exactly... I thought this same thing.
Im glad this is happening before it becomes even MORE infectious... AKA when the number of people involved with the religion surpasses the number of people willing to stand up to them.

Relambrien · 02-11-2008, 06:09 PM

Anon raids real life.

Oh god.

EVERYONE needs to buy a dog now.

Crashfan3 · 02-11-2008, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Relambrien

Anon raids real life.

Oh god.

EVERYONE needs to buy a dog now.

Better yet, GET A GUN.
Second amendment ftw.

**Kekeb** · 02-11-2008, 07:17 PM

Wise beard man.
His words are wise.
His face is beard.

btski · 02-11-2008, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crashfan3

Better yet, GET A GUN.
Second amendment ftw.

Oh wow, you know nothing do you.
start lurking.

As for the protest, there was one here about 2 miles from here, and when my friends went, everyone was dressed up in black suits and afros.

Laharl · 02-11-2008, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neonatrias

What Anon is or is not doesn't concern me.

They're standing for freedom of speech (and more) this time, and I have to say, it's encouraging to see that from people.

Well, no. They don't stand for freedom of speech because they believe Scientologists shouldn't be around. Limiting another group does not show your support of, but fight against freedom of speech.

If I ever met someone that claimed to be a member of Anonymous IRL , I would likely break their nose.

Relambrien · 02-11-2008, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by btski

As for the protest, there was one here about 2 miles from here, and when my friends went, everyone was dressed up in black suits and afros.

Protest's closed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laharl

They don't stand for freedom of speech because they believe Scientologists shouldn't be around.

If you'd watched their "press release", you'd have found that this isn't the case. They made mention of an organization called the "Free Zone" (or something like that, thanks to the computer voice I can't be sure), a group of those who believe in Scientology but are not part of the Church of Scientology due to its actions. Anon does not bear these people any grudge.

As elaborated on in the video, Anon only wants to wage war against the Church, not its followers. Kind of like Martin Luther and his war against corruption of Catholicism, while bearing no grudge to the believers.

Granted, Anon is Anon, so you can't be certain of anything they say.

02-11-2008, 05:32 AM	#2
mead1 Cerebellumberjack Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: On a boat Age: 33 Posts: 3,960	Re: Anon protests Scientology worldwide Yeah, I saw this on digg. Since when does anon show up to real life protests? I was sort of expecting this to go the way of Hal Turner.

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jewpinthethird (The Fat's Sabobah) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Palm Springs, California Posts: 11,711	Re: Anon protests Scientology worldwide Scientology still sucks though.

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Crashfan3 FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jefferson, Ore. Age: 32 Posts: 2,937	Re: Anon protests Scientology worldwide What Anon stands for (internet terrorism and the like) is wrong, but I still find it funny that they're taking on one of today's more controversial things: religion, and Scientology at that. Most people hate Anon, and most people hate the Scientologists. I wonder which group people hate more? __________________ Twilight Sparkle's Ponyville Group Free Chiptune Streaming Radio! Thanks justin_ator and megamon88 for making my sig 20% cooler.

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Tokzic FFR Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: TGB Age: 34 Posts: 6,878	Re: Anon protests Scientology worldwide I like how scientology's usual tactics get completely dismantled when confronted with large numbers of protesters. Hilarious seeing them hide inside unable to defend themselves, so now they're just playing the victim. Hopefully they'll be more humble with their "fair game" policy after this. __________________ ~very popular guitar streamer~ Last edited by Tokzic: Today at 11:59 PM. Reason: wait what

02-11-2008, 02:49 PM	#14
Sir_Thomas FFR Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 36 Posts: 848	Re: Anon protests Scientology worldwide Exactly... I thought this same thing. Im glad this is happening before it becomes even MORE infectious... AKA when the number of people involved with the religion surpasses the number of people willing to stand up to them.

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