At today's raid I received a copy of Co$'s Anonymous FAQ brochure. Epic fail even I do say so myself. Our brochures are far spiffier with better images (c'mon, who doesn't love pictures when they read stuff?!) and more information per panel.
Also, our brochures are current whereas Co$'s echoes the same tired anti-Anon rhetoric with quotes that are so last year. This is the best they can do? All that money and they come up with this crap? They couldn't even be bothered to center the text and image. Pathetic.
So I volunteered to help them out by updating and correcting their brochure for them. Funny, though -- they didn't seem to appreciate my offer at all. Anyway, I am happy to help them out on the brochure thing.
Here is my analysis of their brochure:
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ANONYMOUS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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WHO IS ANONYMOUS?
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFjU8bZR19A]
Dear Fox News posted 29 July, 2007
True but irrelevant
WHAT DOES ANONYMOUS REPRESENT?
from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anonymous_%28group%29Better Answer:
Anonymous (used as a mass noun) is a label and Internet meme adopted within Internet culture to represent the actions of many online community users acting anonymously, usually toward a loosely agreed-upon goal. It is generally considered to be a blanket term for members of certain Internet subcultures. . . .
On January 21, 2008, individuals claiming to speak for Anonymous announced their goals and intentions via a video posted to YouTube entitled "Message to Scientology", and a press release declaring a "War on Scientology" against both the Church of Scientology and the Religious Technology Center.
WHAT IS PROJECT CHANOLOGY?
link not found
The thread, like all old threads eventually do on these types of imageboards, has since cycled to deletion
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anonymous_%28group%29]
Project Chanology, also called Operation Chanology,[1] is a protest movement against the practices of the Church of Scientology by members of Anonymous, a leaderless Internet-based group that defines itself as ubiquitous. The project was started in response to the Church of Scientology's attempts to remove material from a highly publicized interview with Scientologist Tom Cruise from the Internet in January 2008.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Chanology]
WHY DOES ANONYMOUS PROTEST?
link not found
WHY DOES ANONYMOUS RAID RELIGIONS AND MINORITIES?
link not found
Although quote sounds like many Anonymous would make wonderful $cientologists.
ISN'T THIS ILLEGAL?
link incorrect
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfVu-iTJ3to]
Habbo will fall September 11th - Anonymous 9 September 2008
Hello Unit. Anonymous, in addition to being responsible for 85% of all quotes ever made, is the source of 91% of all internet truth and justice Anonymous is void of human restraints, such as pity and mercy. Those who perform reckless actions or oppose Anonymous will be eliminated. Failure is not tolerated. Enemies are to be dealt with swiftly and efficiently. Anonymous must work as one. No single Anonymous knows everything. Anonymous is everyone and noone. You are. I am. Everyone is. Anonymous is humanity when the gloves come off.Anonymous is devoid of humanity, morality, pity, and mercy.
Anonymous works as one, because none of us are as cruel as all of us.
Anonymous cannot be harmed, no matter how many Anonymous may fall in battle.
Anonymous doesn't fall in battle, anyway.
Anonymous only undertakes Serious Business.
Anonymous is everyone
Anonymous is everywhere.
Anonymous cannot be out-numbered.
Anonymous is a hydra, constantly moving, constantly changing. Remove one head, and ten replace it.
Anonymous reinforces its ranks exponentially at need.
Anonymous has no weakness or flaw.
Anonymous exploits all weaknesses and flaws.
Anonymous doesn't have a family or friends.
Anonymous is your family and friends.
Anonymous is not your friend.
Anonymous is not your personal army.
Anonymous is in control at all times.
Anonymous does not accept failure, Anonymous delivers.
Anonymous has no identity.
Anonymous cannot be betrayed.
Anonymous does it for the lulz.
Anonymous is humanity.
Anonymous are created as equals.
Anonymous is a choice.
Anonymous is a unstoppable force.
If Anonymous must have a name, his name is David.
Anonymous obeys the Code.
Anonymous is Legion.
Anonymous does not forgive.
Anonymous does not forget.
Expect us.
We have been watching you, B.A.G. Your efforts on habbo are clear. We request your assistance at taking over habbo once again. On September 11th 2008. Anonymous will destroy habbo. Listen to your guide. 93. Goodbye Unit.
If that is their answer, then they have not considered the question. None of this is illegal as long as we operate under the First Amendment.
WHY DOES ANONYMOUS WEAR MASKS?
Should read WHY DO ANONYMOUS WEAR MASKS?
The truth is found in $cientology's own Fair Game Policy.
MOTTO
Anonymous is Legion.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legion_%28demon%29]
$cientology needs to buy a dictionary instead of more copies of Dianetics.
From Merriam-Webster online -- :legion:
* Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin legion-, legio, from legere to gather * Date: 13th century
1 : the principal unit of the Roman army comprising 3000 to 6000 foot soldiers with cavalry
2 : a large military force; especially : army 1a
3 : a very large number : multitude
4 : a national association of ex-servicemen
[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Legion]
Mark 5:9
And he (Jesus) asked him (the man), "What is thy name?" And he answered, saying, "My name is Legion: for we are many."
Luke 8:30
And Jesus asked him, saying, "What is thy name?" And he said, "Legion": because many devils were entered into him.
In both accounts the name "legion" referred not specifically to the demons, but to the fact that there were whole bunches of them. There are whole bunches of Anonymous, but that does not make us demons from hell, although many of our younger males would love to have that bad ass persona.
We do not forgive. We do not forget.
Co$ does not forgive nor forget either, as established by founder L. Ron Hubbard:
People attack Scientology, I never forget it, always even the score. People attack auditors, or staff, or organizations, or me. I never forget until the slate is clear. Manual of Justice, 1959
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ANONYMOUS ACTIVISM 2008
-- EPILEPSY FORUM RAID
News.com.au reported that the administrators of 7chan.org had posted an open letter claiming that the attacks had been carried out by the Church of Scientology "to ruin the public opinion of Anonymous, to lessen the effect of the lawful protests against their virulent organization" under the Church's fair game policy.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anonymous_%28group%29]
The above is an interesting perspective especially when one remembers that Co$ does not believe in a medical basis for epilepsy, therefore it makes a perfect target for them since they would have no sense of moral violation or obligation.
-- PROJECT CHANOLOGY
story posted 25 January 2008
[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,325586,00.html]
Anonymous has evolved past this. Time for Co$ to catch up.
-- EPIC FAIL: JAKE BRAHM JAILED
arrest story posted 20 October 2006
[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,222767,00.html]
Saying that 4Chan.org is "home of Anonymous" is like saying we have a corporate headquarters. Next thing you know they'll be naming our "leaders."
As for jailbirds, one need look no further than the Co$ Operation Snow White which resulted in the largest assault on US government offices as well as 30 foreign embassies and numerous corporations. Mary Sue Hubbard, found L. Ron Hubbard's wife of the time, and ten Co$ executives were convicted in federal court, receiving five year sentences each.
-- JOHN "I DON'T EVEN REALLY KNOW HOW TO USE A COMPUTER" LAWSON
story posted 29 January 2008
[http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2008/01/anonymous-hac-1.html]
Makes me wonder if $cientology has ever "fair gamed" the wrong person.
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Naturally there is far too much there to put into a brochure, but I think I can craft a far more accurate and current Anonymous FAQ. And I will happily provide copies to Co$ so they won't be embarrassed by their really bad handout.
