Show threadBugsprietApr 7, 2025
Nr. 8 #demoguide
If you come alone - search for a group of people you are ok with. So you might find someone to talk or just to follow. Maybe you'll have some nice talks.
Show threadBugsprietApr 7, 2025

No. 7 #demoguide
If you arrive by car: rather place it further away. The easier you get home when it is very crowded or the police occupies the way.

If you are not in good health or/and not fit to walk: perfect If you attend protest anyway, but plan exits. If you cannot go on: can you walk half way? Can you get rest somehwere? Take a towel with you, so you can rest on the ground (Hitch hikers guide by Douglas Adams was there for a reason).

Show threadBugsprietApr 7, 2025

No. 6 #demoguide #unplugtrump #trump
Get information in advance: who organizes, what is the motto, what are the rules, do you have a long way to walk?

It makes senses to get to a protest or demonstration in a group. Perhaps meetup in a coffee bar and get some drinks and food to make you fit for the day. In a group you can help each other when things get difficult or one has a problem.

Show threadBugsprietApr 7, 2025
No. 5 #demoguide #UnplugTrump
If your are protesting, a shop to get something to drink may be far away/on the other side of the crowd - and not prepared for providing beverages for a huge crowd. So some bottled water (or your favourite softdrink) is a gamechanger.
Show threadBugsprietApr 7, 2025

No. 4 #demoguide
Clothes: Layers rule! (in german you call it onion style - when you can get off your jacket and your pullover and have a tshirt underneath). If you stand around for a while or just walk slow, temperatures can get nasty.
A little backpack can take your jacket: hands free for your signpost
Put on your comfortable shoes, not the shiny new ones. Cap or/and sunscreen to protect your face.

And: WATER!

Show threadBugsprietApr 7, 2025
#no3 #demoguide #unplugtrump
Any flag or badge or colourful clothes that send a message (rainbow ...) is good. No political organisations flags or banners though. Make your point, not promotion.
Show threadBugsprietApr 7, 2025
No. 2 #demoguide #UnplugTrump
Letters on a sign: make it large. Make the letters fat. The better you can read it from afar. If you cannot provide big: any sign is better than nothing.
BugsprietApr 7, 2025
Since many American people are nowadays on the streets the first time - here some clues for #demonstration
(not all ideas may apply for US but nevertheless, take what you can use:
#demoguide
No. 1
Make yourself a sign. No matter what. A sad mass of people could be anything on a photo. People with signs send a message. It does not have to be perfect or with the best words on it.
Show threadBugsprietFeb 10, 2025

#Demoguide
Da ich es grad wieder auf Youtube gefunden hab:

Der Anmelder der Demo bestimmt auch das Demomotto.

Ab und an mischen sich Leute mit albernen Schildern, die eigentlich das Gegenteil aussagen/extrem dämlich rüberkommen, darunter. Guckt euch die Pappen an, sprecht mit den Ordnern, wenn ihr sowas seht. Im Moment versuchen AfD-Sympathisanten, die Demos als dumm zu diskreditieren.

Show threadBugsprietFeb 2, 2025

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#Demoguide
Passive Schutzausrüstung.

Es gibt einen Unterschied, sich warm anzuziehen, oder sich angelehnt an Polizei-Riotgear wie n Cyber-Ritter einzuwickeln.

Also: Helm, Rugby-Schulterpolster etc. wirken eher so, als würdet ihr euch auf Krawall vorbereiten, und kann dazu führen, dass ihr nicht mitlaufen dürft.

Auch die Stiele für die Demoschilder sollten angemessen sein, und möglichst keine potentiellen Schlagwaffen. Das macht ne Demo schnell unlustig.