Mini Raids
From Project Chanology - Toronto Division
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Upcoming Events
Mini Raids
No Mini Raids Planned
Introduction
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.
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.
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
Past Mini Raids
For reports, photos and videos from all of our past Mini Raids, visit the Past Mini Raids page.
