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Project Chanology (also called Operation Chanology) [3] was a protest movement against the practices of the Church of Scientology by members of Anonymous, a leaderless Internet-based group.
"Scientology has been sending people out to physically intimidate the protesters," said Aaron Smith-Levin, a Florida-based former Scientologist who has attended some of the recent protests in Los ...
Since its inception in 1954, the Church of Scientology has been involved in a number of controversies, including its stance on psychiatry, Scientology's legitimacy as a religion, the Church's aggressive attitude in dealing with its perceived enemies and critics, [1] [2] allegations of mistreatment of members, and predatory financial practices; [3] for example, the high cost of religious ...
Scientology versus the internet was a phrase coined to describe the "war" that the Church of Scientology waged to try to remove their copyrighted materials and secret "advanced technology" from the internet, and to hinder, harass and punish those who used the internet to discuss Scientology and expose abuses. The efforts started in earnest in ...
A Los Angeles judge has thrown out portions of Leah Remini’s lawsuit against Scientology, finding that some of the church’s attacks on her are protected under the First Amendment. But in a ...
The Church of Scientology is asking for an order stopping people from protesting outside its HQ.
The Church of Scientology tried to get the video taken down, but more copies would appear. Found by Anonymous, intrigued, they warred to keep the video online and later organized protests in front of Scientology buildings around the world. [20] [21] [8]: 316–8
In 2008, Bunker posted a video to YouTube critical of the Internet-based group "Anonymous" and asked them to tone down their campaign against the Church of Scientology; a movement called "Project Chanology". [9] In the video "Message to Anonymous", Bunker urged the group to work legally and pursue peaceful ways to protest Scientology. [10]