As I build my communities online, I have found an interesting trend with anarchists. One kind is beneficial to the anarchist movement of abandoning "Big Brother" and becoming independent, free, and prosperous (in more ways then just money). These beneficial anarchists project their energy outwards and change the world to freedom with their words, thoughts, and actions.
The other kind of anarchist seeks self glorification. Instead of attacking those that wish to enslave us, they attack those anarchists that are trying to free us. The hate that other anarchists are getting attention for their ideas and drive. These unbeneficial anarchists don't respond by creating ideas of their own... instead they try to tear down the beneficial anarchists for attention. They aren't trying to change the world so much as obtain pats on the back.
If you're anything like me, you're probably asking yourself which one you are. Here's the thing. It's fine if not BENEFICIAL to criticize other anarchists... IF... you are doing your part to help as well. It's when you spend your time trolling others and nitpicking their plans to cast off chains, but you are actually just a keyboard warrior yourself that causes the problems. As anarchists, we aren't normally collectivists. We aren't known to be followers. Yet, there is a big difference between not following and hindering. There's a difference between debating essential concepts (logos) and trying to throw out a baby with the bathwater over something you don't fully understand for your ego (usually pathos).
I encourage all of my anarchist brothers and sisters to lead and get done what needs getting done. If you are where I was a few months ago of wanting to do something about the shitty situation we are all in instead of JUST being a keyboard warrior (don't get me wrong, we need keyboard warriors too), you can help with your wallet and/or you can help with your time. To maximize your effort in changing this world, it helps to have the momentum of a movement behind you. That movement exists.
I guess I'm just asking that whatever you want to do to add to the throwing off of our chains, please do... but don't try to throw a monkey wrench in things just because you want some attention.
