I don't think our generation's youngsters are to be part of what Anonymous really is. People who do things to "liberate" scandals and secret dirt are extremely skilled that they're able to even get through supposedly impenetrable government cybersecurity. You don't learn those things in just a year or two. These people probably have high IQ as well and they're using their talents to get rid of corrupt government people or businesses who are screwing people over just because they have connections with someone in the government.
Typical kids these days won't even care if the products they're buying from certain companies are screwing them over by removing one feature every "upgrade" and selling that lost feature as a "NEW EXTRA" feature in the next iteration of the product. Kids also wouldn't care who our government officials are because they're busy jacking off to some new slutty pop star or dildoing to some Jersey Shore guy.
I'd guess that real Anonymous members (or those who actually DO stuff to help their cause) are people around 35 years old or older. They are highly educated, most of them are probably engineers or computer scientists. Some of them are probably working in the tech industry right now or are in the government itself. The reason why they joined or opted to work with Anonymous was probably because they witnessed corruption themselves in their workplace. They probably understand that even if they talk to the media alone, nothing would be made out of the issue because the corporation or the government can simply say "It's Classified" and cover it up somehow. It also puts their personal lives and family at risk. Some of the members are probably former activists or soldiers as well. Most "members" are probably from the United States because most of the issues they tackle are from this country. One of their best assets is their ability to keep secret identities. They probably don't know each other and only work on a "per assignment" basis. In this case, success in their mission is determined by how many people or "members" actually work towards a certain goal. This type of assignment work lets them remain unknown to each other, therefore lessening the chance of one snitching on the others. They also say there's really no leader. They probably determine what issues to tackle by having some meetings where everyone is equal and they discuss why it is important to do something about the subject. After that, whoever believes in the cause will do the suggested "assignment", while those who don't simply don't have to do anything. I bet they're also Escapists here.
As of now, I don't think Anonymous is a terrorist group (or individual terrorists). They don't blow up innocent people or wreck businesses just for the sake of a few laughs. They just cause a scene from time to time to drive attention to a certain group or person so that regular folks would start thinking more instead of just absorbing every lie they get fed. To me, they are like the activists from the 70s and 80s in various countries of the world who did demonstrations on the streets. This time, it's just being done online, and with better skill to produce results.
To Anonymous, you've got the skill, talent, and resources. I hope you continue doing what regular people can't. Just don't become corrupt like the officials you're trying to expose! Maybe one day, even though we'll never know your names, you'll all be regarded as heroes by your positive actions!
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