Retreat announcements

Whenever someone post goodbye announcements to the anti-Scientology movement, I feel demoralized somewhat. The more well known and the more work the person have done, the more I feel bad about it. In many protests, there are only a few people. One less make a lot of difference.

More than goodbye, usually these people have nothing good to say. This Church Lady said that Anon Orange's recently posted pictures and his behavior are not consistence with her strong religious believes. This is rather strange as many juvenile behaviors have been tolerated and of course indecent pictures from channers. On the other hand, the conflicts between factions within anonymous have been constant, and there were many causalities who left.

Personally I would have left a few times after arguments and criticisms. However, I know if I quit Scientology will get the last laugh, and that's the last thing I want. After cooling down for a day or two, I will never say never again.

However there are good reasons, such as being identified, threatened, etc. Some double their efforts after these things, while others are perfectly reasonably to stop protests on the streets. It depends on how much you have to lose and the risk of it.

Some are tired, exhausted physically or financially. Or have to catch up with life after 10 months. But do you really want to quite completely? How about a rest, regroup and see how it goes?

In any case, I really prefer people go quietly. Why would you want to give good news to Scientology, while demoralizing your friends? You don't have moral high ground if you leave evil alone because you think the others are not moral enough.

I know if you don't make announcements, people will still contact you long after. But you can contact your close friends by private emails, and let them know if somebody else ask for you. A lot of people in the world will feel better without it.