Disclaimer: All attempts have been made to obtain accurate times of these events by linking to supporting material. Events listed in the timeline are chosen for their relevance to the so-called "War on Scientology," either as an event therein, an event that places the war in context, or an event that has led up to it. While I morally support the cause of Anon, I intend for this page to be as unbiased as possible to serve as a useful reference for historical purposes.
Many of the uncited events prior to 2000 are dated thanks to the Chronology of the Scientology Movement on freezone.org.
Some general historic trends: Prior to the release of "Message to Scientology," it is probable that the main motivation of attackers was "for the lulz" (i.e. for their own entertainment and gratification) as well as an attack on the growing anti-communal nature of old media (and thus, a reaction against the, while legal, still 'immoral' nature of the copyright takedown notices). Following the release of the video, and especially following the "Call to Action" video, there is a growing trend of moral motivation and reaction against the moral issues many people had with the Church of Scientology organization. Certainly there is a large minority still "in it for the lulz," but the wider, more activist tack of Anonymous's protests really began there. (2/1/08 1:35PM EST)
It is clear, following the recent Orlando protest, however, that there is still a large minority doing it "for the lulz," so caution should be taken regarding the above statement. (2/2/08 11:44PM EST)
E-mail concerns, questions, etc. to pipian+anon_v_scieno@AT@pipian.com (Make sure to change @AT@ to an "@")
The following are protest reports for the 2/10 protests as posted at SA and Enturbulation. Those posted elsewhere are not being tracked, unless notable.
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15-20 [5 committed at CoSplay]
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10-11 [1 committed at CoSplay]
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150-250 [9 committed at CoSplay]
news.com.au (The Daily Telegraph/The Australian)
Early during the protest (Tub3dYou)
9 from indymediakam
3 from MissEchelon
10 from PlacentaSydney
1 from aeryxz
1 from Z66R2V
1 from DeagleMan
1 from awakenthem26
12 from scifilulz
1 @ SA (Castlebur Ironbeard)
2 @ SA (Cumulus)
6 @ SA (duckstab)
117 @ flickr (failquail)
127 @ flickr (therkd)
ruhe (currently down)
4 @ SA (Feet Slash Birds)
4 @ SA (Feet Slash Birds)
15 @ flickr (eth1)
17 @ flickr (enornymous)
113 @ flickr (thepretenda)
76 @ flickr (Vic Tan)
112 @ flickr (fail screenname is fail)
44 @ flickr (scientologylulz)
37 @ flickr (jamesinc87)
41 @ flickr (aeon_floss)
6 @ flickr (zomgliekwtf)
"At least 100 [protesters] and people are continuing to show up."
"The 'save my son' woman is getting interviewed!"
"According to an irc report, Sydney approaching/passing 200 protestors now."
"... the numbers are getting so big the police are asking everyone to spread out."
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4 [4 committed at CoSplay]
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100-150 [16 committed at CoSplay]
1 from BrisRaid08
1 from skyheath
5 @ SA (Cwapface)
12 @ Enturbulation.org
66 @ flickr (brisfags08)
142 @ flickr (Brisanon)
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200-250 [15 committed at CoSplay]
1 from exscn
10 from exploitingdaily
1 from theargonautica
1 from GangstaPotato
4 from woodypoopoo
30 @ flickr (voightkampff)
10 @ SA (sirrobin)
3 @ SA (Mr. Adenosine)
17 @ Enturbulation.org
13 @ flickr (sirrobin3)
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~150 [4 committed at CoSplay]
Adelaide Now (The Advertiser/Sunday Mail)
7 News
1 from Adelnon
1 from Anonymous380
1 from AnonAdelraid
1 from Blockey17
1 from Blockey17
22 @ flickr (outlandishteacup)
5 @ flickr (karbolic)
"Does anyone know at which protest the Scieno got arrested?" "Adelaide"
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60-80 [6 committed as CoSplay]
1 from chanologyperth
1 from AnonMrPink
1 from xsynthetikx
1 from awakenthem26
3 @ SA (StartledOstrich)
61 @ flickr (anonperth)
4 @ Enturbulation.org (MrPink)
20 @ flickr (AnonAus)
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1 [0 committed at CoSplay]
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4 [5 committed at CoSplay]
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40-60 [3 committed on CoSplay]
4 @ Enturbulation.org (anomnomnomous)
12 @ flickr (say it with flowers)
5 @ SA (any colour you like)
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20-25 [4 committed on CoSplay]
4 @ Enturbulation.org (devnull)
16 @ Enturbulation.org (Apon)
5 @ Enturbulation.org (Anonym)
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22-30 [7 committed on CoSplay]
1 from swenon
1 from HowDoIJoinedHackers
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12-13 [4 committed on CoSplay]
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??? [4 committed on CoSplay]
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3 [0 committed on CoSplay]
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30-38 [7 committed on CoSplay]
53 on Danish website
62 @ flickr (greenman.dk)
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25-30 [15 committed on CoSplay]
8 @ Enturbulation.org (ruebennase)
8 @ Enturbulation.org (lolbot)
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20-25 [13 committed on CoSplay]
2 @ Enturbulation.org (Incocknito)
5 @ Enturbulation.org (xenu-chan)
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6 @ Enturbulation.org (xenuxenuxenu)
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???
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"cops called in geneva, no anon arrests reported yet."
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"Vienna got cancelled after 30 min by the police"
"The Brussels protest made the national news."
Nono the Clown (1)
Nono the Clown (2)
Nono the Clown (3)
200-300 (There seem to have been two separate protests? I am using a conservative figure, rather than the 500-600 at Embankment + 300 at Tottenham Court Rd claimed here
First photos
Queen Victoria St. and Tottenham Court Rd. pictures
More photos
"London need[s] to drop the internet meme shit and deal with the issue. I swear they rickrolled the Church earlier."
"They certainly Bel Aired it."
"Shit, they just played the 'we do not forgive, we do not forget' video."
"Their latest chant, 'Ron is gone but the con goes on' is pretty catchy and meaningful too."
"OMG London protest just conga'd with 'you don't make friends with...'"
"IRC Reports saying BBC Crew just showed up at London Protest."
"Looks like the police horses are on the scene in london..."
"Jesus fucking shit, they're singing the Portal song at London."
"Looks as though there may have been an arrest in London."
"The arrest in London wasn't an Anon, it was a scientologist."
"They've moved to Tottenham Court Road..."
"... I just came from the London protest and figured I should defend a bit."
Video of a car honking in support
flickr photos
More photos
even more photos
And some more
Video 1
Video 2
Yet another video
Photos
More photos
cell phone photos
From beginning of protest
More video
"...it seems to be quite peaceful and a lot of the flyers were being passed accepted."
"The leader of Scientology Ireland... even admitted that some of L.Ron's writtings were full of shit (And about 3 or 4 people cought it on camera...)"
First footage on mojobaby
More mojobaby
"From what i'm hearing the police there are NOT cooperating with anons."
"One Scio reported arrested trying to rip off a mask at Toronto protest."
Citations for estimates are linked on the appropriate protest section.
| Location | Lower Estimate | Upper Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Oceania & Asia | 694 | 920 |
| New Zealand | 25 | 31 |
| Auckland | 15 | 20 |
| Christchurch | 10 | 11 |
| Australia | 664 | 884 |
| Sydney | 150 | 250 |
| Canberra | 4 | 4 |
| Brisbane | 100 | 150 |
| Melbourne | 200 | 250 |
| Adelaide | 150 | 150 |
| Perth | 60 | 80 |
| Japan | 1 | 1 |
| Tokyo | 1 | 1 |
| Israel | 4 | 4 |
| Tel Aviv | 4 | 4 |
| Europe | 210 | 282 |
| Continental Europe | 210 | 282 |
| Oslo | 40 | 60 |
| Göteborg | 20 | 25 |
| Stockholm | 22 | 30 |
| Malmö | 12 | 13 |
| Helsinki | ??? | ??? |
| Århus | 3 | 3 |
| København | 15 | 38 |
| Berlin | 25 | 30 |
| Düsseldorf | 20 | 25 |
| Hamburg | 15 | 25 |
| Basel | ??? | ??? |
| Genève | 5 | 5 |
| Zürich | 6 | 6 |
| Wien | 12 | 12 |
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| Roma | ||
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| São Paulo | ||
| Buenos Aires | ||
| Santiago | ||
| Total: | 3207 | 3935 |