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Permalink Reply by Rachel Pore on July 10, 2009 at 4:02am

Direct action is absolutely necessary in order to create any substantive change.

Permalink Reply by AussieRiotQueer86 on July 10, 2009 at 9:05am

What would you suggest other than street art?

Permalink Reply by Rachel Pore on July 10, 2009 at 3:47pm

I think it really depends on what an individual is comfortable with, and considering what actions would have a real impact on whatever matter one objects to. For example, tree sits are a direct action, for they literally prevent loggers from cutting down that tree as long as the protester is inhabiting it. Anti nuclear protesters have scaled fences and blockaded nuclear facilities at times to prevent the uninhibited operation of power plants. Any disruption to business as usual for a political end could be considered a direct action. An important thing to keep in mind is that there is always the risk of arrest or physical violence from the police, and all parties who are participating should be aware of their possible exposure to these risks.

Permalink Reply by AussieRiotQueer86 on July 12, 2009 at 2:24pm

Ok what would you suggest for Anarcho-Queer or plain out Radical Queer direct action?

I have been thinking but I am not coming up with much at the moment other than stencil and sticker campaigns, and reading groups...

Suggestions?

Permalink Reply by Rachel Pore on July 14, 2009 at 6:28am

Perhaps organizing like minded individuals within your community to address some needs that are not being met by others. My friends and I are considering a queer prisoner book drive currently. The problem with giving specific ideas over the internet is that you can never tell who is monitoring your conversations, and if you were to engage in something illegal somebody else could also be held liable. It is really a huge concern when participating in radical activities, you should be very careful about who you talk to about your plans or ideas. The best method is generally to keep discussions within an affinity group of people you know that you can trust.

Permalink Reply by dean tuck on December 5, 2009 at 3:09pm

It depends on what you means by the "process of direct action". Can you explain further?

Permalink Reply by dean tuck on December 5, 2009 at 3:14pm

I like what Bash Back in Michigan did in disrupting a homo-hating church.

Permalink Reply by AussieRiotQueer86 on December 5, 2009 at 10:38pm

Yes and I am getting together some likeminded people in my town and starting a BashBack chapter...I would imagine it would be the first one in my town or country but I could be wrong.

The direct action tactics used by BashBack, Gay Shame, Pink Blocs and other Anarchist groups are the ones I favour.