solosnake posted...
you probably shouldn't organize online or use your phones at all. Should be done locally
I both agree and disagree with you, here. Local engagement and community is by far the most important thing any of us can be involved with. I, myself, am part of my own local resistance, in NEPA, against the current administration and his followers. We on average pull in a monthly group of about 3,500 people to protest, our last meet up about two weeks ago. The group is growing as well, but unfortunately slower than Id prefer. The other issue is many of the people that make up the group are similar to those here, hoping their words and picketing will save the day or reverse course. Ive been vocal among leadership that we are past the peaceful protest stages of things, and some are starting to come around, but not enough, as many are older or very peaceful artist and hippy types. Hell, I myself am a liberal, amateur musician, though my degrees are in political science and law. Im just not blind to the precipice we are currently starting to fall over in this country, and know well meaning and reasoned words arent going to be the thing to save the day at this point.
Where I will disagree though is to avoid using online discourse altogether. The internet is one of the most powerful tools in human history, and while it will certainly be used against us, we can still use it to mobilize against those who are threats. Yes, just posting anywhere and using your phone is not the best course of action, but Id recommend everyone start learning how to use things like Tor, and look to setting up forums on the dark web. Yes, there are a lot of fucked up avenues and content you can stumble onto there, but using Tor along with multiple vpns can be a great asset in setting up dissent among political powers. It is true, nothing online is ever full proof in terms of security, but the harder you make things for those trying to track you, the better.
Anyone who has the know how to set up a private forum, especially an onion website forum, I hope youre reading this, and willing to send private messages to those you think would be useful to join in said forum to discuss things related with these subjects more freely. I have no issue using my words and body in resistance against the thugs and bullies taking control of the US, regardless of the consequences to myself or loved ones (who are all actively working against this administration already) but my tech know how has its limits.