Anonymous vs. Westboro Baptist

[Corcaigh]

I thought the audio of Anonymous threatening WBC was epic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHLQTB00j3E

"Since your one-dimensional thought protocol will conform not to any modern logic, we will not debate, argue, or attempt to reason with you. Instead, we have unanimously deemed your organization to be harmful to the population of The United States of America, and have therefore decided to execute an agenda of action which will progressively dismantle your institution of deceitful pretext and extreme bias, and cease when your zealotry runs dry. We recognize you as serious opponents, and do not expect our campaign to terminate in a short period of time. Attrition is our weapon, and we will waste no time, money, effort, and enjoyment, in tearing your resolve into pieces, as with exposing the incongruity of your distorted faith." Wow.

Yeah ... but actions are what will matter. Westboro are certifiably nuts. No exposure or embarrassment will mean anything them any more than it would to a rabid dog

[afkidd]

With their personal and professional information being published, I wouldn't be surprised to see something drastic happen within the next couple of days.

aside from mail ordering magazines for them, doubt it.

[PleaseBlitz]

Yeah ... but actions are what will matter. Westboro are certifiably nuts. No exposure or embarrassment will mean anything them any more than it would to a rabid dog

Oh, believe me, I know. I have been up close and personal with these folks. They came to my school 2 years ago. http://www.theeagleonline.com/news/s...at-au-jan.-14/

I am also of the belief that they can be further marginalized though mockery and that its going to just be plain fun to watch them get ****ed with. This is sort of poetic justice because the actions of WBC don't change anyone's opinions, nobody has honestly heard them and though "you know what, maybe God DOES hate fags." All they are doing by protesting funerals is ****ing with people, and now the tables have been turned.

It wont STOP them, but it will make for great entertainment to watch them be a punching bag. The report out there now (from Anonymous) is that they changed Shirley Phelps desktop pic to gay porn. Even it that does NOTHING to effect the behavior of WBC, it makes me smile.

Link to report: https://twitter.com/YourAnonNews/sta...70626491998210

[CrabR]

I think Westboro Baptist are scum bags I also think Anonymous are nothing but internet terrorist. They strike at anyone they do not agree with denying them their civil liberties

I see people posting private info all the time, what is the purpose other than wishing someone else harm them

both are jerks

[SpringfieldSkins]

I think Westboro Baptist are scum bags I also think Anonymous are nothing but internet terrorist. They strike at anyone they do not agree with denying them their civil liberties

I see people posting private info all the time, what is the purpose other than wishing someone else harm them

both are jerks

Just curious. Why would you not classify Westboro as terrorist as well?

I'd much rather be a scum bag than a terrorist so it seems to me like you are favoring them.

[PleaseBlitz]

I think Westboro Baptist are scum bags I also think Anonymous are nothing but internet terrorist. They strike at anyone they do not agree with denying them their civil liberties

I see people posting private info all the time, what is the purpose other than wishing someone else harm them

both are jerks

I don't disagree with that. I am certain that this is a purposeful attempt by Anonymous to rehabilitate their public image. How does one controversial group become popular? Go after the most unpopular group in the country.

It will work really well, of course.

[RVAbrendan]

I don't disagree with that. I am certain that this is a purposeful attempt by Anonymous to rehabilitate their public image. How does one controversial group become popular? Go after the most unpopular group in the country.

It will work really well, of course.

I sincerely doubt Anonymous gives two flying ****s about their public image.

[PleaseBlitz]

I sincerely doubt Anonymous gives two flying ****s about their public image.

Really? Take a look at their targets. They very much cultivate a Robin Hood aesthetic.

Internet pedophiles, "the 1%," Kony. They seem to be extremely concerned with the public perception of the group as a whole. If they didn't care, they would work so hard on their "brand." They even have a logo.

[Hitman21ST]

I don't disagree with that. I am certain that this is a purposeful attempt by Anonymous to rehabilitate their public image. How does one controversial group become popular? Go after the most unpopular group in the country.

It will work really well, of course.

The heel becomes the face.

[Buford]

there was somebody the past few days with the twitter name "@BlastinKids" pretending to be that sick **** in CT who killed those kids. Making jokes about them and all that bull****.

Anonymous figured out who the real person was, he also had an account named "@RabbiJewey" which was lovely.

Anyway, Anonymous posted this "http://pastebin.com/vjySdTPg" link that shows who the guy really is, where he lives, works, etc with his Facebook, really twitter, instagram.....and then let him know they were sending all that stuff to his employers. I imagine he's fired or will be soon.

[twa]

That's pretty sweet Bufford.....until they frame someone

not that that would ever happen

[thebluefood]

The thing about the Westboro Baptist Church is that there really isn't a way to fight them without get yourself in jail (i.e. killing/harming members). Since they're a Baptist Church, there's no governing body they answer to and any attention they get (good or bad) is a victory in their eyes.

This "church" is a blight upon the land and I hope someone they will be purged.

[Disco Dave]

Didn't anonymous declare that they were going to destroy Facebook and then did absolutely nothing? I'm going to wait and see if they actually do anything this time before I give them any credit.

[DaGoonie55]

The thing about the Westboro Baptist Church is that there really isn't a way to fight them without get yourself in jail (i.e. killing/harming members). Since they're a Baptist Church, there's no governing body they answer to and any attention they get (good or bad) is a victory in their eyes.

This "church" is a blight upon the land and I hope someone they will be purged.

They're like kids who are misbehaving. They crave attention. Any and all attention fuels their fire. I don't consider them a church.

Leviticus 19:18 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD. You missed the point. So go and picket someone elses funeral. Noone will be at yours.

[gortiz]

Outside of their physical destruction, none of this serves any use. If anything it is counter productive as it provides them with media attention.

Westboro do not need a functioning website to be effective as only their inner circle is interested in the details of what they do.

If anonymous could physically destroy their equipment and remove all their financial assets, then it might be worthwhile.

I think you are underestimating the power of social media and the internet. Sure it might not be as effective as destroying their physcial assests, but for sure is causing them stress in every sense of the word and that's the goal and the cherry on top for anonymous is no one is getting caught or going to jail.