Good point!

Reminded Thoreau’s words something like “I’d rather become a good neighbor than a good subject”. Kindness radiates.

Thank you, didn’t know about them.

I’m not advocating for pacifism but maybe something in a same vein as a viral satirist cartoon can be considered a protest. A public performance, coordinated with a vision, that doesn’t always slide into “looting and fighting”. As you say, we should be ready for it but it’s a last resort since the opponents want the protestors to you turn violent to discredit and ignore.

Easy examples like Boston Tea Party, Singing Revolution or Salt March.

I would love a month long general strike but would accept random mildly coordinated actions towards a greater purpose.

Makes sense, I guess I was looking for that viral factor.

Just these days it sounds like a regular protest, while fantastic for raising awareness and bringing people together, can easily get reported as “just another protest” and be dismissed easily.

From the replies here, feels like protesting is an act of life, not sporadic.

That’s a wonderful addition to the vocabulary. Effective and biodegradable method used throughout the ages, dang. Thank you.