From Project Chanology - Toronto Division

Guerilla Flyering: What is a "Raid"?

The word "Raid" comes from computer gaming slang and describes an organized attempt by a group of players to achieve a difficult objective. When internet protesters gather to take real world political action, some confusing language is invariably brought with them. In the case of Anonymous, the word "raid" is used to describe our IRL (in real life) protests. An Anonymous raid generally consists of guerilla flyering; showing up unannounced to distribute pamphlets exposing Scientology's criminal activities. This method idealy results in the Scientology Org closing early, preventing the cult from recruiting new victims and depriving them of $$$. For a cult as cash-focused as Scientology, this is an important objective.

See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raid_(gaming)

Introduction

Map of suggested positioning of anons on west side of Yonge to keep the cops happy. The east side of Yonge is fair game; if you are not one of the few on the west side please stick to the east side

Edmund Yee - Staff member, as seen in traditional garments. The Org's Ethics Officer. Very confrontational. Watch out for this guy because he will try to start trouble with you. Has taken photos and audio recorded us.

What started as a direct response to the Church of Scientology's spring Dianetics sales drive has become a semi-regular event. A small number of Toronto anons get together to counter-flyer the Dianetics salespeople and enturbulate their sales and 'fresh meat.'

Because we need to stay on the good side of the police (to protect our future monthly protests) we require a basic headcount, so we ask that anybody attending record their nick/alias, the time they are arriving and anything they may be bringing, if possible.

As of July 1, 2008. We are no longer allowed to protest in front of the Org. This is a direct order from Toronto Police. See this thread for details.

Conduct

We have to self-regulate ourselves or the police will ask us to move somewhere else. Therefore, based on police suggestions, we must keep the number of people flyering the west side of Yonge street to a minimum (see the map on this page for more information about suggestion anon positioning.)

The normal 'rules' also apply: don't impede pedestrians, don't block entrances, don't cause any grief for nearby businesses, don't intimidate or pressure pedestrians, don't instigate anything with the CoS and have fun.

Please be prepared a) to talk to people (more info here), b) to deal with bullbaiters / confrontation with OSA goons and c) to deal with the law / know your rights / respect the police and those around you.

Personal Security

Please read this notice before signing up for any mini-raids

It seems like the CoS is changing their tactics now that we are really hitting them on a more personal level. Because of these guerrilla / flash raids they are able to focus more on individuals.

Be prepared for potential OSA goonery, ie following you, bullbaiting, even physical concerns like pushing, throwing objects at you or even straight-on fist-throwing. You MUST implement Gandhi Tech, i.e. play dead, do not fight back and have witnesses / evidence for the police. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO NOT FIGHT BACK OR INSTIGATE THEIR BEHAVIOUR. If we are found to be inciting violence we not only jeopardise the end of the guerrilla events but the protests themselves.

Also be aware that they are trying desperately to get your name or ANY info on you. Do not use real names AT ALL while at the event (especially the park) and watch your pockets / bags. Apparently somebody had an OSA goon go into their pocket this past weekend in the US.

If you plan to be masked, BE MASKED BEFORE YOU GET THERE and don't just assume everyone there is on our side. We will be working in teams of 2 or 3, preferably with at least one camera per team. Please bring one if you can and keep in ready to use at a moment's notice.

Only YOU are responsible for your own Anonymity.

DIRECTLY FROM A POLICE OFFICER: TOUCHING THE WINDOWS MEANS YOU ARE INSTANTLY ARRESTED

DIRECTLY FROM A POLICE OFFICER: CHALKING OF THE SIDEWALKS NOW RESULTS IN A FINE

Mini-Raid Alerts

Mini-raid events are usually discussed / decided upon on IRC days before the event. We try to post the events to the wiki as early as possible but this is not a guarantee (sometimes spontaneous mini-raids don't even appear on this wiki). If you want to be kept up to date on mini-raids either join IRC or send an email to the address noted below to be put on our mini-raid mailing list.

If you aren't regularly on IRC send an email to the address below.

IRC: irc.partyvan.fm #enturb
Email: chanologytoronto@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

PROJECT PUMPKIN: POSTPONED DUE TO GENERAL APATHY

As proposed by Paraphren (who is not Anonymous): a raid a day, for one full week. Sign up below. Also, you can post your availability on the forum here and we will add it to the wiki.

"Post the days (and times) that you can commit (and only when you're sure you can commit)

Likewise, if you suddenly can no longer commit to a day REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE WIKI. It's important to know how many people can actually attend.

Even if you can only show up for an hour it'll help us cover the entire week. Please show up if you can (but post here first)... last thing we want is only one person showing up one day and getting ambushed." - Paraphren.

Mini Raids

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

• Paraphren: 5 PM - end
• Xenom: 4:45 PM - end
• fdsfds: 4:30 PM - end

Past Mini Raids

For reports, photos and videos from all of our past Mini Raids, visit the Past Raids page.

Lulz

• Scientology Volunteer Ministers Save Hungarian Children From Earthquake Trauma - fake press release by "Kendrick Moxon".

For Xenu Sakes, **** dis shit

Another picture of Edmund Yee, pictured here with pinstripe suit and fibre wire

Mario - Staff member. Auditor. Will try and force you away from Co$ by claiming the sidewalk is private property, he is a liar. Won't look at you in the eye.