Anonymous targets www.GodHatesFags.com

[SecularMotion]

Source: p2p.net

There’s no central HQ or formal hierarchy. There are no ‘members’.

Doc, an Anon quoted in a 2008 Baltimore City Paper story slugged Anonymous Takes On Scientology (and Doesn’t Afraid of Anything), probably summed it up best >>>

Anonymous is the first internet-based superconsciousness. Anonymous is a group, in the sense that a flock of birds is a group. How do you know they’re a group? Because they’re travelling in the same direction. At any given moment, more birds could join, leave, peel off in another direction entirely.

Anonymous is now recognised by governments and corporations around the world as a serious force to be taken seriously. But it’s activities aren’t confined to mass global protests, as the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas, is discovering.



Read more: http://www.p2pnet.net/story/49177

[RKP5637]

1. Good!!! n/t

[Roy Rolling]

39. Everytime I hear of this church I think of a cartoon:

There are 3 people waiting in the line to get admitted to hell. One invented the Hula-Hoop, the other invented the "Pet Rock" and the last is the founder of the "God Hates Fags" Church. The first two are admitted and as the "God Hates Fags" guy is being let in by the Devil he says "oh boy, did I make a mistake, I thought God said he hated f-a-g-s".

(hint: for those too young, Hula Hoops and Pet Rocks were big fads)

[RKP5637]

45. LOL! n/t

[jmowreader]

66. You sure he doesn't hate f-a-d-s?

Good joke, anyway.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

69. Yep. "Does not compute." nt

[Joe Bacon]

80. My friend from England says...

...What has that bloke got against cigarettes? :rofl:

[Newest Reality]

2. It makes sense that

something like anonymous would emerge, considering the volume and nature of information flowing through the Global nervous system.

Anonymous is legion ;)

[The Doctor.]

4. It was just a matter of time.

Human superconsciousness manifests in many ways. This is a more mundane, but nonetheless interesting manifestation.

[Newest Reality]

5. True!

I have a penchant for the speculative notion that, perhaps, the planet itself could possibly wake up one day, i.e., become sentient. Well, you may know what I mean when you consider the nervous system analogy in relation to the intricate web of wire, fiber optics and networks we have created.

Right now, it is sci-fi, for sure, but interesting to contemplate, nonetheless.

[tridim]

10. Since Egypt I've had the feeling that the Internet is now alive.

I can't shake it.

This parasite has always thought of the Earth as a living organism.

[csziggy]

121. Mike lives? (aka 'Adam Selene,' aka 'Simon Jester,' aka 'Mycroft Holmes,')

Yeah, I read too much sci fi.

[StarsInHerHair]

65. no search "cry of the world" as a first step

nt

[csziggy]

120. There is a interesting science fiction set of books based on the concept

Of a sentient planet - the Petaybee series by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (Powers that Be (1993), Power Lines (1994) and Power Play (1995)). The effects when the planet awakes and decides to do something about the corporation that is exploiting its resources are terrifying. I'd hate to think our planet could do that to us, though we probably deserve it.

[Jackpine Radical]

I think we've arrived at Tielhard's Noosphere

through technological means. This is the dawning of a global consciousness.

[Tyrs WolfDaemon]

11. Makes me think of 'Ghost in the Shell'

I want a cyber-brain with a prosthetic body and I want it now!

[kentauros]

16. Prosthetic bodies are really heavy, though.

Therm-optic camouflage would be nice :D

[Tyrs WolfDaemon]

22. Enhanced strength deals with the weight.

I would also love a Tachikoma! :bounce:

Back when I shot my rifles a Hawk-Eye would have been cool too.

[kentauros]

23. Tachikomas would be fun to just sit and converse with

:D

[JackInGreen]

48. not if we're talking

nietzsche or kierkegaard, that episode gave me nightmares....not BAD nightmares, but ending up in one of those convos on loop in digital space kind of messed with my head....

[coffeenap]

3. YAY!!!!!

Thank you!

[kas125]

6. Oh, I love it! It's about time somebody figured out a way

to shut those idiots up!

[Daemonaquila]

17. Well, that might be premature...

You have to look at it this way - so far Anonymous has taken on opponents with some actual mental and financial resources. Will they do as well in a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent? Stay tuned.

(But please, please, please... let them reveal sackloads of gay porn and an address book full of gay escorts on Fred Phelps' computer!!!)

[Capitalocracy]

40. I would laugh so hard if they did. nt

[amyrose2712]

73. +++

[marasinghe]

76. or, @ the very least, a pic of phelps in drag, doing the hoover shimmy.

and pardon me if i modify your definition a bit: i would say these are not exactly the unarmed stupid. they're more the ver.resident_evil zombie, infected with an ignorance virus; brain turned to slush & a nervous system running on hate. hopefully, Anon. will be one of the cures.

[Mojeoux]

98. +100%

[white_wolf]

111. I actually doubt that would happen

Phelps is one of the few people who I truly think is sincere in his unrelenting hatred of humanity. Most Republicans are catering to their base and are exploiting them for votes. Phelps on the other hand is a likely a true believer. Its important to remember the guy hates Republicans only slightly less than conservatives. I've even heard him say something to the effect of "the only thing worse than the fag loving conservatives are the fag loving liberals." You have to ask yourself how fucked up someone has to be to thank Republicans love gays.

[Ex Lurker]

113. I don't know that they can do all that much directly

The Phelpses were around before the internet took off and managed to do fine without it. Crashing their website and hacking their email would be a nuisance but they're all family, they'll just communicate by word of mouth. What Anonymous CAN do is identify and expose their allies. Somebody has been bankrolling them all these years.

[M155Y_A1CH]

119. It's a good bet they have plenty of money....

from civil court settlements of assault claims.

I'll bet they get punched or threatened from time to time. :shrug:

[Lucky 13]

7. I'll say it again: I heart Anonymous.

[EFerrari]

8. Awesome.

[nykym]

9. It would be nice if

they could transfer WBC funds to various GLBT organizations in their name!

[kentauros]

18. I can think of one tactic in a similar vein that they may not have imagined.

Considering their expertise for getting into computer networks, they ought to go into the various utility networks and issue fake change-orders. Get their phone, electric and water shut off and legitimately so, or at least it would look that way with a real paper record of the order. Even route the request for the utility-shutoff to have come from their own computers! }(

[Manifestor_of_Light]

104. Oooh, that's GOOD!

You sneaky barsted. :D

[kentauros]

116. Having worked for Reliant Enema at one time,

I saw plenty of those change orders in the process of updating their gas-line maps.

All that stuff is on computer now. It shouldn't take much to fake the paperwork }(

[LibertyLover]

12. Wow, I am in awe of Anonymous

May their campaign against WBC's message of hate and intolerance live long and prosper.

[Raster]

14. Anonymous has risen to fill the void.

"We have always regarded you and your ilk as an assembly of graceless sociopaths and maniacal chauvinists & religious zealots, however benign, who act out for the sake of attention & in the name of religion.

"Being such aggressive proponents for the Freedom of Speech & Freedom of Information as we are, we have hitherto allowed you to continue preaching your benighted gospel of hatred and your theatrical exhibitions of, not only your fascist views, but your utter lack of Christ-like attributes. You have condemned the men and women who serve, fight, and perish in the armed forces of your nation; you have prayed for and celebrated the deaths of young children, who are without fault; you have stood outside the United States National Holocaust Museum, condemning the men, women, and children who, despite their innocence, were annihilated by a tyrannical embodiment of fascism and unsubstantiated repugnance. Rather than allowing the deceased some degree of peace and respect, you instead choose to torment, harass, and assault those who grieve.

"Your demonstrations and your unrelenting cascade of disparaging slurs, unfounded judgments, and prejudicial innuendos, which apparently apply to every individual numbered amongst the race of Man – except for yourselves – has frequently crossed the line which separates Freedom of Speech from deliberately utilizing the same tactics and methods of intimidation and mental & emotional abuse that have been previously exploited and employed by tyrants and dictators, fascists and terrorist organizations throughout history.

"ANONYMOUS cannot abide this behavior any longer. The time for us to be idle spectators in your inhumane treatment of fellow Man has reached its apex, and we shall now be moved to action. Thus, we give you a warning: Cease & desist your protest campaign in the year 2011, return to your homes in Kansas, & close your public Web sites."

We are Anonymous. We are everywhere. And we fight for freedom. We fight for free speech. We fight against censorship. Together with the citizens of the world we are strong. The actions of the regimes will not be forgotten, nor will they be forgiven.

Anonymous hears those cries, and we will assist in bringing to justice those who commit criminal acts against the innocent. We will not remain silent and let these crimes against humanity continue.

Say no to Censorship and dictatorship.

Join Us. Spread news.

We are Anonymous.
We are legion.
We do not forgive.
We do not forget.
Expect us.

[CLANG]

19. How would one join anonymous since they are anonymous?

[Raster]

28. Start here:

http://anonnews.org/?p=home

[rasputin1952]

64. Thanks...I had to post something...

the WBC is evil incarnate...and if there is a God in this universe, I think he/she has these people labeled to go to hell as implements in satan's bathroom...Fred being a roll of toilet paper...;)

[white_wolf]

95. Also you could try email them here:

[e-mail]

[Matariki]

32. In my best Yoda voice:

Don't join, do.

[gtar100]

35. Like a bird joins a flock. You come, you go.

(that's from the article; great analogy)

[Dorian Gray]

124. I don't know if this was your intention

but you totally made me snort out my morning coffee.

[InvisibleTouch]

71. And if you can find them ... maybe you can hire ... the A Team! n/t

[montanto]

13. good for us.

I can hardly wait to read their emails.

[peacetalksforall]

15. k & r

[queerart]

20. I Send Anonymous Positive Energy For All Good Things.....

What a benevolent gesture, not to mention.... an "outreach" to the GLBTQI community!


For the Religious Haters: "Westboro, Is Reaping What It Sowed"......


For Others: "Karma Can Be A Bitch".......


For All The Rest: "It's Payback, and Payback Is Seldom Pretty".....


It takes much less energy to just be a decent fellow traveler..... what part of that concept is so hard to grasp?



That doesn't mean you have to agree with everyone else... but don't expend negative energy to purposefully hurt others....



Settle on some innocuous hobby instead....

[Sonoman]

21. The time window is too wide.

"Thus, we give you a warning: Cease & desist your protest campaign in the year 2011, return to your homes in Kansas, & close your public Web sites."

I would give them until the end of today.

Sonoman

[Ian David]

24. I bet Fred starts www.GodHatesHackers.com and then they let him have it.

I predict they will do more than just deface Fred's website.

They're going to hack the private emails of Fred and the other church members and air all their dirty laundry.

[myrna minx]

25. I bet they'll find a way to hack his protest signs.

:rofl:

[trusty elf]

29. ..........

:D

[myrna minx]

62. .

:spray: I love it.

[Omnibus]

93. If we could rec comments, you'd win.

Niw d'uoy, stnemmoc cer dluod ew fi.

[BlueDog22]

26. Don't Even Mention Anonymous!

Because you might bring down its wrath on you and everyone you love.

[Warren DeMontague]

50. Maybe if you're an unmitigated ass, like Fred Phelps is. nt

[Matariki]

27. Serious force is serious

[dipsydoodle]

30. I'd never give that much thought

Whether or not God smoked cigarettes. :shrug:

[silverweb]

31. Fantastic!

I Anonymous!

[DU GrovelBot]

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[2banon]

88. i will when i can!

:toast:

[2banon]

34. K&R Please keep us posted on what happens next..

next op i hope will be the murderous "anti-abortion" thugs.. where ever and who ever they are..

[StarsInHerHair]

68. yup, those who kill anyone thatcdisagrees with them in the "name of life"

weirdest and nastiest upside downing ever

[2banon]

87. i try to be patient.. but...

it'll be interesting to see how this plays out...but the suspense is killing me!

[Bluenorthwest]

36. Finally the elusive True Scotsman is heard from!

And the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing....

[Roy Rolling]

37. joke dupe from above---sorry

There are 3 people waiting in the line to get admitted to hell. One invented the Hula-Hoop, the other invented the "Pet Rock" and the last is the founder of the "God Hates Fags" Church. The first two are admitted and as the "God Hates Fags" guy is being let in by the Devil he says "oh boy, did I make a mistake, I thought God said he hated f-a-g-s".

(hint: for those too young, Hula Hoops and Pet Rocks were big fads)

[Zephie]

38. *Giggle* n/t

[midnight]

41. Thank you Anonymous...

"ANONYMOUS cannot abide this behavior any longer. The time for us to be idle spectators in your inhumane treatment of fellow Man has reached its apex, and we shall now be moved to action. Thus, we give you a warning: Cease & desist your protest campaign in the year 2011, return to your homes in Kansas, & close your public Web sites."

[brewens]

42. It's like a freakin' superhero! We've had the supervillains for

quite awhile now. Right now, if you're a asshole, and you depend on much on computers to operate, you'd better watch your ass!
There isn't anything the government or law enforcement could say to me to turn me against anonymous. It's not like anonymous or something like it would harm me, because I'm just a guy out here trying to do good.

[Jamastiene]

108. I feel the same way.

:thumbsup:

[DeSwiss]

43. K&R

[tpsbmam]

44. It must have been God's will.

:evilgrin:


(Ed: capitalization)

[unapatriciated]

46. Thank You Anonymous

[madmax]

47. Oh my do I absolutely love these guys and gals. nt

[Vidar]

49. Bravo!

[AsahinaKimi]

51. Excellent!

Now... Can they puleeeseee do FOX NEWS next???

[boppers]

91. There's no central control.

It doesn't work that way. (It doesn't work the way the OP insinuates, either).

[AsahinaKimi]

52. DUpe

yes.. its a silly DUpe.

[saras]

53. They can do better than mere hacking

They could convince the majority of America, even those who might share some of their views, that Westboro Baptist is actually a branch of Landover Baptist - a parody site.

It's already the case that more people show up to laugh at Phelps' rallies than to attend them (at least in some locations).

I'd like to see insider documents revealing that Westboro Baptist is actually an elaborate joke run by a couple of amoral slackers, just stringing along a bunch of honest religious folks for the sheer hell of it.

[WhoIsNumberNone]

63. I'd like to see WBC's financial records.

Word on the street is those guys are crooks, and I'd love to see the proof.

[G_j]

54. Nice!

:applause:

[plumbob]

55. Wonderful and thank you, Anonymous!

Good news!

[Joanne98]

56. YAY

[Fearless]

57. Thank you!

:party:

[No Elephants]

58. I think I'm in love.

[onethatcares]

59. wow, just freaking wow o wow o wow

thank you Anonymous

[jberryhill]

60. We've needed this for a long time

A group that decides who the bad people are and shuts them down.

[WhoIsNumberNone]

61. I'll be checking in on the WBC site regularly

Can't wait to see how they "redecorate"...

Heh heh.

[femrap]

67. That was very good news....

after they're done w/ Phelps and his terrorists, do you think Anonymous might like to take a look at Monsanto?

[rucky]

70. I LOVE these guys!

[MrMickeysMom]

72. LOOK! UP IN THE SKY!!!

It's a bird! ....... It's a plane!

IT'S ANONYMOUS!!!

[ProfessionalLeftist]

74. Well done Anonymous! n/t

[ProfessionalLeftist]

75. Well done Anonymous! n/t

[Shining Jack]

77. Excellent.

:evilgrin:

[egressingsparrowdrop]

78. This is NOT LBN. Nobody speaks for anon, and this is not journalism

come on, seriously

[Agony]

82. Well, CNN hired Glenn Beeeck so I don't consider them journalists.

http://www.p2pnet.net/ is as least as journalistic as CNN.

[egressingsparrowdrop]

79. Unrecced and reported

This is a blog post on a non-media website.

This is an embarrassment to DU.

[Shining Jack]

81. Thank you.

I had forgotten to rec this thread. Have a nice day.

[egressingsparrowdrop]

94. no, thank you

I had forgotten how pathetic sarcasm can be.

It's in GD now...so you have a nice day

[Shining Jack]

97. You seem really proud that it have been moved.

Is your real name Sarcasm?

[egressingsparrowdrop]

101. no

just happy it bugs u

[Shining Jack]

109. Me? Bugged?

On the contrary, there is more traffic in GD than in LBN. So I'm happy as can be. :loveya:

[Marcel]

103. Recced

[Name removed]

83. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[Kurovski]

84. The concern is duly noted.

[NYC Liberal]

96. "Anonymous" isn't a group nt

[egressingsparrowdrop]

102. sure they are

it has no membership list, if that is what u mean.

[NYC Liberal]

115. Sure, in the same way "The Internet" is a group.

But saying "The Internet" thinks this or "The Internet" does that is silly.

[Raster]

125. buh-bye

[Blue-Jay]

100. Ironic.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_yZs3YDVadKI/TT733g7hU6I/AAAAAAAAADA/dZ2UyndfI24/s1600/That+Word.jpg

[glinda]

85. Can they learn how to transfer wealth as the next project?

[Initech]

86. At least there's one thing we can all agree on as a nation - everyone hates Fred Phelps.

[white_wolf]

89. I said it in the other thread and I'll say it here

good on Anon. Keep it up.

[frylock]

90. great way to start the weekend!

kix0r

[Canuckistanian]

92. I approve

It's about time a hacker made GOOD USE of their time.

[Marcel]

99. Kick

:kick:

[Pryderi]

105. Anonymous targets www.gop.com

[white_wolf]

107. Are they really targeting the GOP's website?

[Pryderi]

112. Just wishful thinking on my part.

[white_wolf]

114. I seriously doubt they would

I think Anonymous likes to keep separate and out of politics in the sense of parties. Though they certainly seem closer to the far left than the far right in my mind at least. I just think they want to be able to claim objectivity and neutrality in their work.

[AnnieBW]

106. May God have mercy on your souls. They will need it.

Ah, I wish that I could join up with Anonymous, just for that.

:yourock:

[Teaser]

127. "join up with Anonymous"

that's pretty easy to do.

start hanging out at /b/, for one. There is a high probability of being grossly offended by something someone posts there, though.

Download their Low Orbit Ion Cannon and put your feet up.

[Edweird]

128. I find your ideas intriguing and would like to subscribe to your newsletter. What is this "/b/"?

[Teaser]

129. 4chan

http://www.4chan.org/

I don't want to break the first rule of fight club, though. enough.

[Edweird]

130. What about rule #2?

[Jamastiene]

110. Thank you, Anonymous.

:thumbsup:

[gateley]

117. I wish I could donate to these guys -- at least a year's supply of Cheetos or something!

:7

They're going after all the right people! :headbang:

[uppityperson]

118. k&r

[backwoodsbob]

122. love it

time for Topeka to take a stand

[earcandle]

123. Dudes! Keep it up! You are doing a fantastic clean up of arse holes!

[xchrom]

126. thanks Anonymous! nt