Sunday, November 19, 2006

Flash/USB mobbing

Perhaps the most intriguing of the list.

Flash mobbing is a recent phenomenon involving large numbers of people suddenly arriving en masse at a specific location.

Originally started as nothing more than a prank exercise, Flash mobbing is now used as a weapon politically and socially.

Flash mobbers often arrive at one of four pre-arranged points, then await further instructions for their final destination, so as not to tip off the establishment or authorities.

Flash Mobs have become possible due to the proliferation of communicative technologies such as the internet, email and mobile phones.

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