>>2907432>Did they produce any photos that weren't of themselves?Does it matter? They are hobbyists - not professionals. But yes, many photographs were taken that day. Some ended up in displays, others were sold online for profit, but for the best part they were erased or otherwise stored.
>The whole thing was a terrible circlejerk and they shat up the board for weeks about it both before and after the meet.Actually the attendees went generally quiet after the event, with only two titled threads lasting for more than a dozen replies.
The rest of the controversy about the event was whipped up by /p/ - not those in attendance, with the majority being focused against the young female, the lone black attendee, or the polish contingent. (So all the standard sexism, racism and xenophobia which is indigenous on /p/).
If it "shat up the board for weeks" it was because of people who were angry that it had been a general success. Other 4chan posters wanted to start their own meets (esp. Germany and US) but most could not put one together locally.
>Then they did the same thing with Scotland.Again, no, the scotland tour was attended by a handful of the original group and was never intended to be much more than a get together. Shot from Scotland were posted on /p/, but any return to the subject of the meet was mainly by /p/ locals, not by the attendees.
The truth of the matter is that both meets were successful, despite minor political scuffles in the aftermath between group members. Most of the members are still in contact. The bitterness toward the members of the group seen on /p/ has never managed to affect any of the members beyond mild amusement or disappointment. Most of /p/ enjoyed the lighthearted nature of the event, and was never expecting professional grade results. The event happened maybe four years ago now(?) and its apparent that some of Anonymous still cant let go of the fact that it was perfectly fine. Perhaps Anonymous is just lonely.
