This is no hint of what’s to come or when the what is to come, but I will say on the topic of the JSE egos: I’m terrified and excited to see what you guys make of it all.
This whole thing is a BIG task. Not necessarily because we’re trying to ‘go big’, or even that it’s a difficult thing to make; from planning to final product. It’s a big task because as a community member for many years I know how much this has been anticipated. And, as much as my anxiety-riddled brain is constantly full of the thoughts like ‘what if I missed something crucial? what if the community don’t like this? what if they were expecting that? what if this turns out to be not what people wanted at all?’, most of those doubts are starting to get drowned out by thinking about the community sparking back to life again. I really can’t wait to see the fan art, the theory posts, the edits, the fan fiction, anything and everything to do with it all that brings people together!
I never thought I’d get to this point, where I am able to give back the joy I’ve found in this community. Whether we’ve passed your test is yet to be decided from what is to come. But for now, all I will do is smile. :)
To any of the accounts out there using what’s going on in the world as an excuse to further amplify your petty hate agenda against me and this community, you should absolutely fucking ashamed of yourselves. How dare you use the suffering of people to further your own petty, childish and gossip filled garbage.
Use that tenacity and passion you have to do something good with your time, especially now, instead of constantly bickering over false information every day.Be part of something better.
I normally don’t interact with this stuff because it’s incredibly childish and most of what people say is flat out wrong anyway but there are SO many more important things to discuss right now. Get involved and make the world a better place.
To any of the accounts out there using what’s going on in the world as an excuse to further amplify your petty hate agenda against me and this community, you should absolutely fucking ashamed of yourselves. How dare you use the suffering of people to further your own petty, childish and gossip filled garbage.
Use that tenacity and passion you have to do something good with your time, especially now, instead of constantly bickering over false information every day.Be part of something better.
I normally don’t interact with this stuff because it’s incredibly childish and most of what people say is flat out wrong anyway but there are SO many more important things to discuss right now. Get involved and make the world a better place.
We really are a police state.
It’s worse than that. That wasn’t a rubber bullet, that was another tear gas canister–you can see it a few seconds later in the footage when the camera pans over to the advancing cops.
And they shot him in the crotch with it.
If I were feeling charitable I’d say that the cop who fired the shell was aiming for center of mass and miscalculated the distance and hit the guy low.
But I’m not feeling charitable. It’s clear that was a deliberate malicious attack designed to hurt the guy as badly as possible with the weapon at hand. The goal was to cause him pain and intimidate bystanders.
this really is dystopic, isn’t it?
Shout out to the dude who came and helped him up
THIS IS WHY YOU BLACK BLOC. WHEN EVERYONE IS MASKED AND IN ALL BLOC, IT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT FOR THE POLICE TO TARGET INDIVIDUALS LIKE THIS
MASK UP, COME IN BLOC, BE PREPARED, YOU. COULD SAVE SOMEONES LIFE
Also get to know your street medics and maybe buy them a drink later. They’ll often be the ones picking you up and making sure you’re good after this shit happens
does anyone know what this graphic says in plain text please thanks
How To Do It: Black Block Tactics
Allow demonstrators to take action without fear of immediate identification. If you choose to wear a mask, wear it right.
Cover Up
It is not enough to half cover your face. Even if you get away, the police may use photos or videos to charge you later. Cover your hair, face, arms and hands. Cloth gloves are the best. Take out piercings. Make sure there are no identifying features on your clothes, shoes or backpack. If you bring any materials with you, wipe them down first with rubbing alcohol first to get the prints off. Don’t bring anything you don’t need.
Stay Tight
If possible, come to a demonstration with a small group of people you trust. Choose your crew based on shared intentions, not just friendship. You’re here to have each other’s back in the streets and follow up if one of you gets arrested or hurt. Strangers needs to protect each other too. Stay physically close, do not spread out, so that if police try to enter the crowd, you can “accidentally” get in their way. The front of the march might need to slow down while the back catches up. Stay moving, though: a tight, mobile crowd is difficult to surround or disperse.
Plan Your Exit
Always wear “civilian clothes” under your hoodie so you can de-bloc and blend in a crowd or smoothly walk away. Keep an eye out for danger zones and escape routes. If things heat up, stay calm and act decisively. Commit to your exit when you decide you’re done. Sometimes you have to sprint and hide; sometimes you just step onto the sidewalk and remove your mask. You can de-bloc in the middle of a friendly crowd if you’re sure you are well-screened.
Keep It Quiet
Bragging and storytelling are natural but they are easy to use against us. If you have to talk, choose someone trustworthy who was with you in the streets. Don’t post anything on facebook you wouldn’t show to a cop. Same goes for Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr. Remember the police will read your texts and call-log if they arrest you.
Never, Ever Snitch
If arrested, invoke your right to remain silent. Name, address and no more.
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thank you!!!
Ok, here’s a thing to remember: the cops do not give a shit about anyone’s rights. They hate your right to remain silent. They despise your lawyer. The only thing cops give a shit about is getting *caught* violating your rights… And then, only if it has consequences.
Do not trust a cop. Do not give them anything. Ever.
