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   * If your operation has an in-person component //(such as a protest)// you will want to scout out the location of the protest in advance. Map out the surrounding street grid, making notes of obstacles & hazards //(cameras, fences, government buildings, neighborhood watch groups, etc)// and things which can be strategically leveraged //(such as alleys, tree cover, tunnels, hills, wifi access points and bathrooms)//. Public spaces such as parks and libraries can be incredibly useful, and obstacles like busy intersections and waterways can sometimes be leveraged to your advantage as well. Most importantly, **do not rely solely on online map tools like Street View**. Visit the location yourself ahead of time so that you are not caught by any surprises.   * If your operation has an in-person component //(such as a protest)// you will want to scout out the location of the protest in advance. Map out the surrounding street grid, making notes of obstacles & hazards //(cameras, fences, government buildings, neighborhood watch groups, etc)// and things which can be strategically leveraged //(such as alleys, tree cover, tunnels, hills, wifi access points and bathrooms)//. Public spaces such as parks and libraries can be incredibly useful, and obstacles like busy intersections and waterways can sometimes be leveraged to your advantage as well. Most importantly, **do not rely solely on online map tools like Street View**. Visit the location yourself ahead of time so that you are not caught by any surprises.
  
-  * If it is an operation that will take place on a neutral website //(like social media)// study the terms of service. You need to know what limits you can operate within before an administrator or staff member shows up and roadblocks your work. Smaller communities might pass through, such as chat rooms, forums or subreddits, will require a bit of [[tactics:lurk-moar|lurking]] to get a feel for the culture and what you can get away with. Bonus points if you can get cozy with a moderator before the operation takes place. Nothing beats having a friend on the inside.+  * If it is an operation that will take place on a neutral website //(like social media)// study the terms of service. You need to know what limits you can operate within before an administrator or staff member shows up and roadblocks your work. Smaller communities you might pass through, such as chat rooms, forums or subreddits, will require a bit of [[tactics:lurk-moar|lurking]] to get a feel for the culture and what you can get away with. Bonus points if you can get cozy with a moderator before the operation takes place. Nothing beats having a friend on the inside.
  
 You will also want to get a basic profile on third parties that you may be crossing paths with or operating near. **Even if you don't plan on interacting with them, you will want to keep them in mind to prevent unnecessary collateral damage which can turn people against you or incur legal liabilities.** This is one of the reasons it is so important to run extensive recon on the places you will be operating, so you can identify the third parties that will be in the area. And who knows, you may find that some of them could be potentially useful allies worth approaching down the line. You will also want to get a basic profile on third parties that you may be crossing paths with or operating near. **Even if you don't plan on interacting with them, you will want to keep them in mind to prevent unnecessary collateral damage which can turn people against you or incur legal liabilities.** This is one of the reasons it is so important to run extensive recon on the places you will be operating, so you can identify the third parties that will be in the area. And who knows, you may find that some of them could be potentially useful allies worth approaching down the line.
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