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Contest: Win passes to see We are Legion

Posted by Alexandra Grigorescu / November 1, 2012

we are legion torontoHacktivism is many things: controversial to some, inspirational to others, but certainly an indicator of how technology has changed the rules of activism. We are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists goes inside the world of Anonymous, through interviews with both members of the group itself (including those awaiting trial) as well as online and academic figures, and traces the growth of Anonymous from forums to the massive, diffuse, and sometimes frightening group it is today.

We're offering up 10 pairs of tickets to a special advance screening of the film on Guy Fawkes Day.

THE PRIZE

10 lucky readers will receive a pair of tickets each to see a screening of We Are Legion on November 5 at 9:15 pm at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema (506 Bloor St. W.).

HOW TO WIN

To win, just answer the following question: Which hacker collective first came up with the word "hacktivism"?

The first 10 correct commenters win the tickets. Please make sure to include a valid email address in the comment form "Email Address" field so that we can contact you if you're a winner.

FINE PRINT

You must be a Toronto-area resident to win. Only one comment and answer per person. If you include multiple answers or post multiple comments you will be disqualified, and the winner must pick up their own tickets.

UPDATE

This contest is now closed. Winners will be contacted shortly.

Discussion

21 Comments

Martha / November 1, 2012 at 02:46 pm
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Omega from Cult of the Dead Cow.
Anshul / November 1, 2012 at 02:47 pm
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Cult of the Dead Cow member Omega
Daniel / November 1, 2012 at 02:48 pm
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Omega from Cult of the Dead Cow.
dox / November 1, 2012 at 02:53 pm
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The term was first coined in 1996 by a member of the Cult of the Dead Cow hacker collective named Omega.
MIchelle / November 1, 2012 at 02:54 pm
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Cult of the Dead Cow member Omega
Sharon / November 1, 2012 at 02:55 pm
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Cult of the Dead Cow
sachi / November 1, 2012 at 02:57 pm
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omega from cult of the dead cow.
Jesse Todres / November 1, 2012 at 02:58 pm
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Omega from Cult of the Dead Cow
Jessica / November 1, 2012 at 03:00 pm
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Omega from Cult of the Dead Cow.
Mandy / November 1, 2012 at 03:02 pm
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Omega from Cult of the Dead Cow.
Peter / November 1, 2012 at 03:02 pm
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Omega from Cult of the Dead Cow.
james / November 1, 2012 at 03:14 pm
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Actually, as I remember, it was Oxblood Ruffin from Cult of the Dead Cow, and possibly Veggie.

Who was Omega?
Dana / November 1, 2012 at 03:15 pm
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Omega from Cult of the Dead Cow.
jay / November 1, 2012 at 03:18 pm
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Cult of the Dead Cow
akswun / November 1, 2012 at 03:19 pm
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I bought the bootleg from that Chinese Mall at Brimley and Sheppard. Think I'll watch it tonight.
gecl / November 1, 2012 at 04:40 pm
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full movie on youtube
enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F46tADi1AF4
Sean / November 1, 2012 at 05:12 pm
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Holy COW! Wish I could afford an OMEGA watch.
Sophia / November 1, 2012 at 07:05 pm
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Cult of the Dead Cow member Omega
akswun replying to a comment from gecl / November 2, 2012 at 08:04 am
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dammit bootleg froze half way through. Finished it off on youtube. Thanks for the link!

Pretty good movie or doc. Makes you wonder what's next!
Herr Doktor Professor Deth Vegetable replying to a comment from james / November 2, 2012 at 11:33 am
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There had been discussion within cDc of using hacking techniques to further protest and civil disobedience for some time before 1996. However, it was, indeed, Omega who initially coined the term "Hacktivism" itself.
James replying to a comment from Herr Doktor Professor Deth Vegetable / November 8, 2012 at 03:37 pm
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/me bows to the cow.

It seems so long ago. I wasn't involved, though I probably have detached screens older than some of these kids.

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