Anonymous

[Sleeet]

So guys, what are your opinions on the topic of the group calling itself "Anonymous"?

Sometimes I feel that their actions are "appropriate" for situations, but other times it seems as though the actions are quite extreme. Like in the source article linked below, it seems as though they sent violent threats.

Then again, it's not really a fully cooperative group from what I've read - it's simply a group of individuals.


Most recent article I've read in regards to the group: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2011/02/anonymous-vs-hbgary-the-aftermath.ars

 

[Abe Froeman]

Ars did a fantastic job reporting on the HBGary fiasco since it started.

 

[FrozenIpaq]

I'm not a huge fan of what they did to HBGary but I have found their other operations to be rather comical.

Example:

[video=youtube;OZJwSjor4hM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZJwSjor4hM[/video]

 

[MenaceInc]

The beauty of Anonymous is that anyone can be anonymous.
The horrible bit of Anonymous is that anyone can be anonymous.

There has been some good things happen thanks to anonymous but the vast majority of it is just teenage assholes looking for a kick and causing trouble for no reason. One example is Jessi Slaughter. Did she deserve the amount of bullshit she got? Nah. Another is trolling Gamestop for Battletoads. Sure, it was a funny joke but it got old really quick and it just gave a bunch of teenagers a reason to be assholes.

It's a pity that a part of them almost ruins the efforts of the rest of anonymous.
If it wasn't for shit like that then anonymous would probably be taken more seriously by everyone else.

 

[Adiuvo]

The amount of negative things they do greatly outweigh the positive. They're not monitored, are accountable to nobody, and obviously don't have the maturity to act normal. While it may be nice that they occasionally go after groups that are normally untouchable they also abuse what they can do.

Anonymous is a great example of the vigilante group gone bad. People may have liked what they did initially but eventually the 'what if they...' people were right.

 

[eldiablov]

This discussion seems pointless. Any person, regardless of their intellect, can act under the guise of Anonymous.

 

[Josey Wales]

Anonymous reporting in...

Faggots.












wait a second, this isnt 4chan!

 

[Bran]

Good and bad, I think it's all amazing. It's all collective action with no structure or control.

Also I'd say anonymous is the root of people. Misguided or not, when it's vigilante justice, it is sweet.

 

[Dan]

I respect them for their actions toward the Dusty case, and also acknowledge them for having the balls to stand up against Scientology.

 

[UserUnknown]

I have to say they've done some good things, and bad things(what you classify as "bad" is whatever you classify it with), but most for the greater cause.

Also, just somethin' to be putting out there. http://twitter.com/#!/wikileaks/status/42204566476824576
I find it interesting that the law can possibly stoop to that level.

 

[LocutusEstBorg]

Someone just randomly slapped a label on a bunch of internet DoS'ers. Since it appeared to have a deeper meaning, it went viral. It has no substance, AT ALL.

Secondly, software such has HBGary's is almost guaranteed to be a gimmick/near useless bloatware, just like all the other ridiculous vaporware, and to prove their worth in their field they MUST be able withstand such an attack.

 

[BlackSheep]

He's got over 9000 sins!

 

[BlackSheep]

[video=youtube;tcSCUU4Fg9k]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcSCUU4Fg9k&feature=player_embedded[/video]

 

[Adiuvo]

That video is beyond annoying.

 

[x3sphere]

Just heard that Anon has begun posting personal details of Sony execs, their address, marital status, whether they have kids, etc. They're also harassing the judge on the Hotz case.

It's one thing to attack servers in protest but when you start messing with someone's personal life, that's taking it way too far.

 

[Bill]

The beauty of Anonymous is that anyone can be anonymous.
The horrible bit of Anonymous is that anyone can be anonymous.

I don't think it can be explained better.

 

[Josey Wales]

Anon is a lot like the herpes. Its around even though you cant see it, but one day youll wake up and all of a sudden its there... on your face like a terrible reminder of that fat hooker in Oklahoma whos butthole you ate a lollipop out of...

 

[eldiablov]

Anon is a lot like the herpes. Its around even though you cant see it, but one day youll wake up and all of a sudden its there... on your face like a terrible reminder of that fat hooker in Oklahoma whos butthole you ate a lollipop out of...

There's nothing like a nice herpe to ruin a party.

 

[Dan]

It's not Anonymous posting details, it's 'Sony Recon'.

Different operations are 'run' by different people and that it would be a mistake to assume that the same individuals are responsible for every action taken.

Quote from some article.