Any interesting non violent protest ideas? (lemmy.wtf)

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Wondering what some ideas in the theme of malicious compliance, chaotic good or even legal non-compliance for protesting?

Stuff like chaining yourselves to a tree or purposeful graffiti has been there in the past but I'm curious about yer experiences/stories.

I recall there were some issues with household waste collections and the folks, unfortunately, would stuff their rubbish into public bins. Was wondering why everyone couldn't just dump their bags outside a politicians house who could have power to affect change.

There were some inspiring ones here: https://nonviolencenews.org/2025/01/03/top-10-creative-actions-in-2024-nonviolence-news-special-report/

Stuff like that.. any ideas?

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[-] cerebralhawks@lemmy.dbzer0.com 17 points 2 days ago

Being kind to people is the best nonviolent protest you can do.

I work with people who dislike me. I make them work at it. Like I don't come up and give them a hug, but if I see someone isn't feeling positive, I say hi, wish them a good day, etc. I believe when we spread malice, it spreads and it grows. I believe kindness can do the same, and more of us should put kindness out into the world. Help people. Let someone go ahead of you. Hold the door for someone. Stuff like that.

[-] mental_block@lemmy.wtf 3 points 1 day ago

Good point!

Reminded Thoreau's words something like "I'd rather become a good neighbor than a good subject". Kindness radiates.

[-] proudblond@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

For real, I think this might be the core of my personal system of ethics and beliefs.

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