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EMERGENT
Movement Brainstorm
NOTE TO THE WORLD
Hello everyone this is my final address to the community as the original creator. First, my role as the top moderator position here on Reddit has always been as an overseer of the movement to make sure it stays true to its roots.
This last month, a group I was unaware of created a 50501 non-profit, and registered trademarks for the 50501 name and its derivatives. They sent me a letter of intention regarding their, well, intentions, and it included a position that they would hand over everything to the "original founder of the 50501 movement" if I so requested. They weren't doing this to steal 50501, but to protect it. They seemed to have intentions that aligned with the values of 50501. To keep it decentralized, to provide legal protections for volunteers, and to provide financial transparency and oversight for any donations/fundraising for 50501.
After the call with the trademark group, I talked with the leaders of the 50501 national group (PAC and NP primarily) about what the Trademark group has proposed - and the legal filings that were already put into place. Just the mention of this concept had responses from people in the leadership roles (NPs and or PACs specifically), would quit the movement, and I was told that most of the movement would quit as well without even first deciding what the non profit status/board would or could look like.
This was a response that seemed emotionally charged and manipulative. Add to it that these NP and PAC individuals have been actively fundraising and or accepting donations in the $10000 range on behalf of 50501 through the PACs and NPs without transparency with the original 50501 community. The legal groundwork of which was withheld from my knowledge.
In continuation of my concerns I discovered that the Facebook page I first created 10 years ago when I first had the 50501 idea had an ownership change that put the page into the ownership of a PAC’s business page and another “shadow” 50501 business page that seemed to only be used for ownership of the 50501 Facebook Page. Something that myself and others as admins can't remove.
Soon after It came to my attention that I'd been doxx'd. Not my worst fear ever. But a stressful one nonetheless. So I informed them, still being completely open and honest with everyone. And again, I was told I'd be safer if I walked away. None of which made sense, as none of the other leaders of sorts in the movement who have been doxx'd stepped away or left the movement.
From my vantage point, this started to look like 50501 was slowly and methodically going to be taken over, or co-opted, by a PAC as well as a non profit with 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 statuses. And also from my vantage point I was the only one keeping that from happening.
So that brings us to yesterday, Tuesday, April 22. Through my own circle of council, and lots of consideration, I decided that a new non profit incorporation that could protect the organizers and participants of these events as well as providing a open, transparent support structure for handling donation would be the best thing for 50501 at this time. It doesn't mean ANYTHING needs to change - it just means that the movement would have oversight, and legal protections.
This started the discussions in earnest with the Trademark group, and at 530pm yesterday they began discussing this with the PAC/Non Profit leader(s) of 50501 (I'm not certain who all, I just know for sure a PAC person was on the call.) Attempts at conflict resolution were met with attacks on my character, invasion of privacy in my personal life, and eventually my removal from the national organization discussion. What followed was my decision to pause the reddit and regroup.
The pause was only intended to last until the systems being put into place could be implemented. Was it wrong if me to unilaterally make this decision? I don't know. But I do know that there is not a system in place for us to currently have a democratic vote that isn't biased by individuals with conflicts of interest from NPs and PACs, and their associates.
Later that evening, the Trademark group called, and said that they've had to release the …. apologies - I'm not sure if it's both Trademarks, and the non profit, or just one or the other. But it sounded like defeat, and there wasn't a precisely clear reason given. I can only assume it is a matter of time until I no longer have a voice here on 50501.
The list goes on and on about what has transpired behind the scenes, but the point that “national” has made is clear: Get out of our way, or we will MAKE you.
And after lots of very fearful discussion, we realized something that we think is important - this is bigger than r/50501. This is bigger than Reddit. This is bigger than any single one of us, and NO ONE is ever going to be able to control this one massive, transformative, and revolutionary movement. We are ALL 50501, and we will not be silenced.
I advise that future protest demand MUCH MORE TRANSPARENCY from the PACs and non profits, and I feel like everyone connected to either a PAC or Non Profit should be welcome to help, but should not be accepting money, or voting on the direction of the movement, or having admin control of pages or social medias related. They should have a seat at the table, but in advisory roles, not in controlling the movement.
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NoOneEveryOne678
And now they're using slander to try to paint him in a bad way because they got caught and need to discredit him.
I'm the co founder. I bet most of you didn't even know who I was, my real name.....because I didn't seek any sort of spotlight. Was it cool that Dan from Dropkick Murphys shouted me out? Absolutely! Who wouldn't think that was cool.
We started this movement so that people could have their power back. Have some hope and create community.
These people at the top have used social engineering, gaslighting, manipulation and pushy tactics (like adding their business profile to the Facebook fungi owns without telling anyone, which means they owned it now..... how is that transparency??) There's so much bullying, secrecy, corruption and power grabs that it's actually disgusting.
I made the decision to walk away yesterday because the smear campaign that they started.
I have NEVER encountered such vile, hive mind behavior as what I've seen in their national circle. It was like nothing I've ever seen before. I have never met someone as narcissistic and vengeful as the two at the top.
No one questioned them, and if they did, they got booted. They demand Absolute loyalty to them.
If i wanted power, I could've had it. At any time. Fungi as well. That was NEVER the point. That is the narrative they are creating because they were terrified of losing their perceived power and influence and money apparently. It is 100% projection.
I'm a normal person, not affiliated with any politics or PACs.... I'm not an elected official like SHE WHO SHALL NOT BE NAMED because she said if I don't remove her name, she will doxx me.
So that's cool.
I believe in 50501 and I believe that people have the power to fight injustice and come together as a community to make something beautiful and to protect each other.
But I REFUSE to be part of a mean girl's club. The way they bully people is so disheartening.
People will start coming forward with their own experiences im sure.
Keep fighting the good fight. 🩵🙏 You don't really need national. You have the people in your community. I believe in all of you.
Oh and I'm still walking bc they've really given me no choice and I value my mental wellness and safety.
I'll keep doing the good work on the ground, in my community where it makes a difference.
I want no part of this national and their bullying and politics and mean energy.
greenascanbeMOD
The Doctor
without consultation closed the community - creating a national legal entity and inappropriate actions during a video call I'm not going to detail here
NoOneEveryOne678
No. This is false. Y'all are wrong for this. Y'all kicked him out. This is defamation as well.
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NoOneEveryOne678
No one said it was except POLREV but sure. My lawyer said i can't talk to you people.
greenascanbeThe Doctor
maybe this isn't the place to discuss your legal issues
Evolved_Fungi
I have no idea what's real right now.
Call to Action
Another post was made, which is an accurate editing of my own messages - and one that I approved before it was posted.
There has been an incredible amount of stress running this subreddit since the very beginning. But the last 96 hours or so have been the most intense I've ever experienced. I've recently asked to be added back as a moderator, and let everyone else go and I'll take whatever consequences may happen.. But that isn't an option that others are ok with at this point.
The threats seem real. It's impossible to know who to trust or what's true.
But even people who do know what's actually true have distorted it, and they let things they know aren't true be spread because it serves their purposes.
It's all insane.
We have already accomplished amazing things! Unbelievable things!
People have connections to other local people they never had before! THAT NETWORKING IS WHAT 50501 IS ABOUT!!!
YOU ARE WHAT 50501 IS ABOUT!
All of this is out of my hands. I have tried desperately to stop it from happening. I have offered up my own safety to keep this subreddit thriving... But even without that, my safety may still be at risk regardless.
I went into this with the absolute best intentions. My only mistakes have been trusting people I thought were safe, and trying to explain things that weren't issues in ways that made people think they were issues. And the people in positions who could have changed that perception, loved the misperceptions because it served their purposes.
I'm sorry everyone. So so sorry.
50501California
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Preserving The People’s Power & Moving Forward
Over the last several days, we were made aware of actions taken by the Original 50501 Reddit Poster that crossed several lines and went against everything this movement has built. A difficult decision had to be made to protect the movement. As of today, the 50501 movement has officially parted ways with this OP. The power is now in the people’s hands, where it always belonged.
Movements are not forged through paperwork, trademarks, or unilateral decisions. They are built on relationships, shared purpose, and the collective power of principled, fearless organizing.
This movement cannot, and will not, be owned or controlled by anyone. It lives in each and every one of us. Every single person who peacefully takes to the streets, who stands against oppression, who lifts their voice against fascism, is 50501.
Now, the moment is yours. Whether on the streets, in your communities, or online, your actions shape our path forward. Stand tall. Lift one another. Let solidarity be the fire that fuels our struggle.
We will not back down. We will continue the fight to end executive overreach. And we will stop the authoritarian in the White House from shredding the Constitution—the very fabric of our nation, the foundation of everything we stand for. Together, we will take back our country and build a brighter future for everyone.
Originally Posted By u/Fukushimafan
At 2025-04-25 12:03:36 AM
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