The “Electronic Brigade”
March 23rd, 2006

“Computer-savvy Philippine protesters took civil disobedience to cyberspace Thursday,launching a “virtual sit-in” campaign that urged online activists to overwhelm the police Web site with numerous hits,”the age reports.”Protesting alleged human rights abuses,activists calling themselves “Electronic Brigade” opened a Web site that directs visitors to the main national police site.”You are about to take part in an online direct action protest. Please confirm that you are willingly taking part in this action by clicking OK or exit without taking part by clicking cancel,”the message said”.

Philippines ‘virtual sit-in’

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