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Anonymous is not a "hacker group." Anonymous is an internet mob which happens to have some members who are hackers. LulzSec was a hacker group. I know that mig
by ivraatiems 12y ago
Anonymous is not a "hacker group." Anonymous is an internet mob which happens to have some members who are hackers. LulzSec was a hacker group.
I know that might reek of pedantry, but it's an important distinction because we don't want to contribute to the misconception that everyone associated with Anonymous is a a sooper geenus power user. Large components of the group agree with its goals but don't have special knowledge.
- lawnchair_larry 12y agoAnonymous has no "members" and isn't a group.
- forgottenpass 12y agoTechnically, yes. Practically it's a loose collective with pockets of stronger association.
- syoc 12y agoIt is practically a identity for any individual or collective to use to it's own liking. It has long lost it's original meaning.
- wavefunction 12y agoUh, that is its original meaning.
- soylentcola 12y agoI've tended to look at Anonymous as more like a metaphorical "banner" that some people rally around.