Guerrill mail

Guerrilla mail! That's a fascinating topic.

Guerrilla mail, also known as "dead drops" or " anonymous mail," is a technique used by individuals or organizations to send anonymous or confidential messages, often for political, social, or personal reasons. The term "guerrilla" refers to the unconventional and secretive nature of this type of communication.

Here's how it typically works:

  1. The sender prepares a message or package and addresses it to a specific recipient or a general location.
  2. The sender then deposits the mail in a public place, such as a mailbox, a park bench, or a hidden location, without revealing their identity.
  3. The recipient, often unaware of the sender's identity, retrieves the mail from the designated location.

Guerrilla mail has been used throughout history for various purposes, including:

  1. Political activism: Activists have used guerrilla mail to send messages, propaganda, or instructions to fellow activists, often to evade government surveillance or censorship.
  2. Whistleblowing: Individuals have used guerrilla mail to report wrongdoing, corruption, or other sensitive information to authorities or the public.
  3. Personal communication: People have used guerrilla mail to send anonymous messages to friends, family, or romantic partners, often to maintain confidentiality or avoid detection.
  4. Artistic expression: Guerrilla mail has been used as a form of artistic expression, with artists sending anonymous messages or packages as part of their work.

Some notable examples of guerrilla mail include:

  1. The "Zapatista Army of National Liberation" in Mexico, which used guerrilla mail to communicate with supporters and the public during the Chiapas conflict in the 1990s.
  2. The "Anonymous" hacktivist group, which has used guerrilla mail to send messages and threats to corporations, governments, and other targets.
  3. The "Whistleblower" Edward Snowden, who used guerrilla mail to send classified documents to journalists and the public, exposing widespread surveillance by the US government.

Guerrilla mail can be a powerful tool for those seeking to communicate anonymously or confidentially, but it also raises concerns about privacy, security, and the potential for misuse.

What do you think about guerrilla mail? Have you ever used it or know someone who has?