We, the undersigned, commit ourselves to taking a stand against the project at www.ownwhatyouthink.com and to stopping their campaign of hate against the Anonymous culture and ideals.
We are ardently committed to the principle of free speech. Anonymity has it's place everywhere, as we are everybody, and everybody should be equal and be able to follow their own free will.
We identify the following specific actions made by the member of swww.ownwhatyouthink.com as particularly detrimental to respectful and open dialogue:
� Posting malicious gossip and opinions on online websites.(www.ownwhatyouthink.com) We find the non-anonymous nature of these postings to be particularly stupid, as they reveal personal information about the posters, which may be used against them easily.
� Attempting to poison the minds of the next generation through the use of hateful propaganda and the illusion that joining them will make you some sort of a better person, such as the way the Klu Klux Klan convinces people to hate others and destroy ways of life.
� Displaying hateful slogans and posters in common areas on campus; bathrooms, lounges, and message boards on room doors, which discriminate against the Anonymous culture.
This type of behavior is antithetical to both the mission and aspirations of our culture, and has no place in an internet which encourages civil discourse and celebrates the life of the mind. We hereby pledge to promote an internet environment which celebrates the dignity of all its members, respects dissenting viewpoints, and acknowledges that the diversity of all members of our university enriches everyone's learning. We commit to inculcating these values into our own actions, and commit to speaking up when we see others doing such acts which divide and weaken our community.
I have been reading through the stories you are sharing about how this campaign of hate has affected your own online experiences. It is disheartening to see this level of hostility on our campus but knowing that so many of you value the protection of anonymity gives me hope that we can push back against these attacks on our culture.
July 9, 2009
Seeing this grow so quickly reminds me that I am not alone in fighting for the safety of our digital spaces. Your support proves that people value the freedom of anonymity more than these hateful tactics.
Reached 100 supporters
July 9, 2009
6 Comments
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Chris Morrison
17 years ago
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freedom of speech works both ways guys. if you dont like it then log off
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Mike Young
17 years ago
Featured
dont let these people bully others. privacy is not a crime!!!!
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Tyler Hamilton
17 years ago
Featured
people are way too obsessed with outing others. leave the anonymous culture alone, it is a basic right to keep your life private.
S
Sarah Donnelly
17 years ago
Featured
these guys at that website are so toxic. keep the internet open and stop trying to witch hunt everyone you disagree with
J
Jessica Mitchell
17 years ago
Featured
honestly its pretty childish to plaster that crap all over the bathrooms. grow up.
A
Alex Mason
17 years ago
Featured
the irony of them calling for open dialogue while being total hypocrites is laughable. stop the hate
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We, the undersigned, commit ourselves to taking a stand against the project at www.ownwhatyouthink.com and to stopping their campaign of hate against the Anonymous culture and ideals.
We are ardently committed to the principle of free speech. Anonymity has it's place everywhere, as we are everybody, and everybody should be equal and be able to follow their own free will.
We identify the following specific actions made by the member of swww.ownwhatyouthink.com as particularly detrimental to respectful and open dialogue:
� Posting malicious gossip and opinions on online websites.(www.ownwhatyouthink.com) We find the non-anonymous nature of these postings to be particularly stupid, as they reveal personal information about the posters, which may be used against them easily.
� Attempting to poison the minds of the next generation through the use of hateful propaganda and the illusion that joining them will make you some sort of a better person, such as the way the Klu Klux Klan convinces people to hate others and destroy ways of life.
� Displaying hateful slogans and posters in common areas on campus; bathrooms, lounges, and message boards on room doors, which discriminate against the Anonymous culture.
This type of behavior is antithetical to both the mission and aspirations of our culture, and has no place in an internet which encourages civil discourse and celebrates the life of the mind. We hereby pledge to promote an internet environment which celebrates the dignity of all its members, respects dissenting viewpoints, and acknowledges that the diversity of all members of our university enriches everyone's learning. We commit to inculcating these values into our own actions, and commit to speaking up when we see others doing such acts which divide and weaken our community.
I have been reading through the stories you are sharing about how this campaign of hate has affected your own online experiences. It is disheartening to see this level of hostility on our campus but knowing that so many of you value the protection of anonymity gives me hope that we can push back against these attacks on our culture.
July 9, 2009
Seeing this grow so quickly reminds me that I am not alone in fighting for the safety of our digital spaces. Your support proves that people value the freedom of anonymity more than these hateful tactics.
Reached 100 supporters
July 9, 2009
6 Comments
C
Chris Morrison
17 years ago
Featured
freedom of speech works both ways guys. if you dont like it then log off
M
Mike Young
17 years ago
Featured
dont let these people bully others. privacy is not a crime!!!!
T
Tyler Hamilton
17 years ago
Featured
people are way too obsessed with outing others. leave the anonymous culture alone, it is a basic right to keep your life private.
S
Sarah Donnelly
17 years ago
Featured
these guys at that website are so toxic. keep the internet open and stop trying to witch hunt everyone you disagree with
J
Jessica Mitchell
17 years ago
Featured
honestly its pretty childish to plaster that crap all over the bathrooms. grow up.
A
Alex Mason
17 years ago
Featured
the irony of them calling for open dialogue while being total hypocrites is laughable. stop the hate
freedom of speech works both ways guys. if you dont like it then log off