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True perhaps. Although I think there is a distinction here, where the crowd is being deliberately absurd. Such absurdity garners undue attention, which also hi
by ErrantX 16y ago
True perhaps. Although I think there is a distinction here, where the crowd is being deliberately absurd.
Such absurdity garners undue attention, which also highlights the criticism (of Scientology) they are supporting. And what does Scientology do to respond? Call them trolls, they look petty. Take them seriously, they look silly. Confront them, they look violent. Ignore them, they look like they have something to hide. And all the while the camera is rolling.
So it is a two pronged sword; you're drawing attention to the cause. And there is simply no response your opponent is able to give that benefits them.
- steveklabnik 16y agoMaybe next time Anon should simply shout "When did Tom Cruise stop beating his wife?" More seriously, you raise a good point: there's no response that's good for them. Not responding is probably the best, but even it's not a great option.
- StudyAnimal 16y agoThey could have joined in. Made a fake announcement that they were basing the highest level of Scientology on anonymous or wearing masks or Rick Astly or something. Thats what I would have done if it were my cult. Tom Cruise seems to have a sense of humor at least. Tropic Thunder made me chuckle.