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This is my first time actually going outside and taking action. Very hyped

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[โ€“] Feinsteins_Ghost@hexbear.net 40 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Be safe. No phones, watches, iPods, etc. Wear a mask, etc etc.

Have fun, and thank you for your service. o7

[โ€“] Comp4@hexbear.net 12 points 2 months ago (3 children)

I get every single point on that list. Why no watches though =? To avoid identification you mean ?

[โ€“] roux@hexbear.net 12 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Maybe smart watches? I guess if you have some fancy noticeable watch, it might be similar to identifiable tattoos though.

[โ€“] Comp4@hexbear.net 10 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I was just thinking if you are worried about it being recognizable you could switch to very cheap 10$ watches or something. (I assume he means smartwatches) Im not very well versed on stuff like this. So feel free to correct me.

[โ€“] Feinsteins_Ghost@hexbear.net 5 points 2 months ago

Yes, smart watch. I dunno why I thought it, but didnโ€™t include the smart part

[โ€“] Feinsteins_Ghost@hexbear.net 8 points 2 months ago

Sorry. I meant smartwatch specifically.

Leave the Rolex at home.

[โ€“] graymess@hexbear.net 31 points 2 months ago

I know it's an extra step on an already big leap you're taking, but talk to people while you're there. Make friends. Seriously, it's very easy to get into the habit of just showing up, holding signs, being loud, then going straight home when it's over. It took me 4 years of doing that to actually start conversations with other protesters and join an organization. Now I get to be part of a community and it's so much better when you're working towards goals with comrades than acting alone.

[โ€“] TheSpectreOfGay@hexbear.net 29 points 2 months ago

Hell yea

Braver than the troops fr

[โ€“] Alaskaball@hexbear.net 21 points 2 months ago

Wear good walking shoes, snacks, water or something nice and hydrating

[โ€“] Ocommie63@lemmygrad.ml 19 points 2 months ago

๐Ÿซก๐Ÿซก๐Ÿซก

[โ€“] blight@hexbear.net 9 points 2 months ago

fidel-salute-big braver than any troop

[โ€“] anarchoilluminati@hexbear.net 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

If you can, don't go alone.

Don't be identifiable, as others said.

Don't do anything illegal your first time, especially if you're alone, or anytime for that matter naturally, you know the thing.

Don't separate yourself from the crowd. Cops will sometimes target people outside the mass to present the image of a crackdown without targeting particular blocs because that's riskier.

Stay safe.

I just realized you didn't ask for advice. Sorry about that, but hope you enjoy and it goes well!

[โ€“] D61@hexbear.net 2 points 2 months ago