What did Anonymous do that was good?

Anonymous successfully performed DDoS attacks on eight Tunisian government websites. The Tunisian government responded by making its websites inaccessible from outside Tunisia. Tunisian police also arrested online activists and bloggers within the country and questioned them on the attacks.

Is it illegal to be apart of Anonymous?

It is not illegal to join Anonymous because you cannot join. Anonymous is a collective of computer coders, hackers, protesters, and geeks who are loosely linked on the web and are, well, anonymous. They do not use their real names.

Why do protesters wear Guy Fawkes?

Since the 2005 release of the film V for Vendetta, the use of Guy Fawkes masks has become widespread internationally among groups protesting against politicians, banks, and financial institutions. The masks both conceal the identity and protect the face of individuals and demonstrate their commitment to a shared cause.

Do you think anonymous is good or bad?

I think Anonymous is both good and bad. Since there is no unified leader, each person can stand for either good things or bad things, but they cannot be reflected on the group as a whole. Anonymous is a double sided coin, one which harbors both good AND bad deeds. They are good for a few reasons. But a lot of them are bad.

What happens when Anonymous hackers go rogue?

When anonymous hackers are at their best, the super-sleuths of the web come together to bust the bad guys and save the day. When Internet vigilantism goes rogue, though, innocent names can be unfairly dragged through the mud — which, in the worst cases, can lead to stalking, bullying, and even death threats.

Are Anons a force for censorship and bullying?

IF anything; anon are now a force for censorship and bullying. If your opinion differs from the collective, if you’re even to the right of center on the political landscape you’re a prime target for their bullying and sad little agenda driven collection of misfits. ANDREY THE GIANT IS A BEAST DID I SPELL THAT RIGHT?

Is anonymity on the Internet making people trolling?

Anonymity can be a breeding ground for some of the worst behaviors on the Internet. In fact, countless articles have been written about the psychology of trolling and how the Internet actually plays into people’s abilities to present the worst versions of themselves.