Ive never protested before, but I dont think I've ever really felt compelled to do so. I didnt take part in the protests this time, but I actually feel like I should have. I knew all about these protests and I've followed the Anon vs Scientology right from the start. Ive read most of the threads on somethingaweful and neoGAF. I knew there was a Toronto protest but a few things were stopping me
1) I didnt think that many would show up (ended up being 300+)
2) No way in hell Sunshine would go with me
3) I dont feel like taking the train into Toronto
4) I had to work that day 6AM to 6PM.
I disagree with everything that is Scientology. I base that on the fact that I do like most religions, but this isnt a religion, its a cash cow. Dont get me wrong. It's important for a Church to aquire funds to remain in operation. However, those funds should come from donations, no one should be forced to pay anything. The money should also be going out to help support less fortunate church members or anyone who is in need. I paid a tithe every month (only until I was 12ish and it wasnt every month and it wasnt always the full amount) and I cant say I always enjoyed doing it (thanks Mon and Dad lol), but I did know that the money I donated went to a good cause.
I really do not like Scientology and I would not hesitate in protesting.
Anyway, I was just wondering what everyone here thought. I know the forums are slow so feel free to reply once the forum's speeds are back to normal (not much longer I hope!).
Here are some great links with info.
A very interesting thread is here (its 90+ pages right now and the third huge thred on the issue). I covers two protests and the build up to them. It gives a cool view of seeing the Anonymous people gather up and go at it.
http://forums.somethingawful.com/showth ... genumber=1
This is an awesome blog that covers the protest in London.
http://www.t52.org/blog/2008/03/the-cake-is-real/
This NeoGAF thread has great world wide coverate of the March 15th protest.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=256678
This is the main NeoGAF thread on Anon vs Scientology
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=231694
And of course the mother of all sites.
http://www.xenu.net
This is one of the Promo posters for the March protest.
Here are some great pictures from the most recent protest.
Australia
obviously 4chan is pretty much where the Anonymous movment started.
From London (some reported 500-700 people)
Adelaide
Tel Aviv
LA
Probably one of the best pictures lol
Atlanta
Finally here's where I probably should have been.
Toronto
Alright, I might be bored at work but Im not bored enough to continue linking pictures. Just follow the links I made up top and theres hundreds more.