Philosophy bear • 143 implied HN points • 21 Feb 26
- Activist circles practice strict operational security: they keep phones far away, use encrypted apps like Signal, and avoid discussing illegal acts even in private chats.
- Their direct actions are mostly modest—occupying buildings, graffiti, lock-ons, squatting, and small-scale property damage—and are driven by a sense of justice rather than a desire to harm people.
- There’s frustration that powerful people often act recklessly and leave clear evidence, which feels hypocritical compared with how careful ordinary activists must be.