@colonel_aronson a cult would: - insist on a particular detailed set of beliefs, instilled via sleep deprivation & other psychological techniques - demand high commitment, giving a lot of time & money - isolate followers from outside friends - kick out and shun ppl who disobey or disagree
@colonel_aronson e/acc, not wanting to become what we criticize.... - has always had robust internal debate & varied opinions, multiple manifestos w different emphasis - "membership" by self identification, various unofficial websites, no twitter org badge or bureaucracy - no trademark, no…