# Online Fightback & Digital Archiving 線上賦能 | 成員決定課程

> _written by WERD NA, BOTAMEVE member_[time=Thu, Dec 21, 2024 1:34 AM]
> _english transalted and edited by TT_[time=Wed, Jan 22, 2025 5:46 PM]


> screenshot_by WERD NA, BOTAMEVE member_[time=Wed, Jan 22, 2025 5:00 PM]

## Course Overview

This online class was faciliated by TT, and jointly decided upon by *BOTAMEVE* members, who wanted to collectively write their own “revenge (or gratitude) scripts”.

TT introduced their project, _offline.wiki_, an offline network designed for information circulation. Later, the members scripted their imagined experiences 24 hours before and after their acts of revenge or gratitude, after TT introducing "The Hero's Journey" in scriptwriting. This was followed by a 10-minute exercise where each member took their first small step toward putting their chosen act of revenge or gratitude into practice.

## A. Offline Wiki as its infromationa distribution method

TT starts _Offline Wiki_ in 2022. The project then became the foundation for _BOTAMEVE_’s USB stick distribution system. _Offline Wiki_ was developed in response to various forms of censorship and internet attacks worldwide, including:

- The Chinese government’s cultural erasure of Uyghurs
- Internet censorship in the Philippines
- Cuba’s offline information distribution system known as “[El Paquete Semanal](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Paquete_Semanal)”
- Israel’s internet attacks in Gaza

These events underscore that while the internet is widespread and essential, it remains vulnerable to blocking and censorship. Furthermore, as evidenced by the #MeToo movement, discriminatory language continues to proliferate online. In contrast, a person-to-person, offline whisper network serves as a more crucial system for signaling potential perpetrators and providing support for marginalized communities. BOTAMEVE, therefore, also adopt this **offline** method, sharing the documentation and each member's revenge or gratitude script bypassing censorship.

Here includes some key circulation features:

- Portable Library
Treating each USB drive as a “mobile library” of information and circulating it through trusted offline networks.

- Anonymity and Security
Protecting authors and sensitive content through anonymous or semi-anonymous methods, minimizing the risk of traceability or misuse.

- Public-Interest Content
Ensuring that materials serve the public good—by exposing injustice, promoting self-healing, or addressing toxic relationships.

## B. Sripting the Hero’s Journey

Before members begin writing their 24 hours revenge (or gratitude) stories, TT uses a common scriptwriting device -- *The Hero’s Journey* -- to reframe trauma experiences. Here's how TT introduced the journey:

1. **Part One: From Everyday Life to the Start of the Adventure**

A hero’s journey doesn’t necessarily begin with a dramatic event—it often starts in the ordinary world, just as our own stories unfold in the midst of everyday life. And our every day life contains the familiar rhythm, a sense of security, and perhaps something we wish to protect. But when the call to adventure appears, everything changes. Sometimes, this call takes the form of an external challenge; other times, it emerges as an inner summons, compelling us to confront wounds buried deep within.

Confronting these inner wounds requires immense courage, and it’s natural to resist the call, hoping that avoidance or denial might offer an easier path. But in moments of struggle and hesitation, a mentor often appears. This "mentor" might be a real person, a meaningful phrase, or a situation that powerfully reflects the wisdom our resilient hearts have been trying to convey. Their presence offers us a chance to rediscover and reclaim our strength.

2. **Part Two: Entering the World of Adventure**

Here, we step into the unknown—the moment of crossing our first threshold. This marks the beginning of a true journey of transformation. Leaving behind the comfort of familiarity, we open ourselves to new possibilities. In this realm of adventure, we face trials, meet allies, and encounter enemies. Challenges may arise from external forces, but often, they emerge from within. Along the way, we may find support from others, yet we must also confront our own doubts and fears. This is an essential path toward growth.

As we draw closer to our deepest pain, we approach our “inmost cave.” This cave symbolizes our greatest fear, hurt, or trauma. Entering this space requires immense courage, as we must once again face the suffocating emotions we have long avoided. Yet, if we persevere, we arrive at a pivotal moment—the “ordeal,” the climax of our journey. It is here that we see our true selves and begin to understand how past pain has shaped us.

3. **Part Three: Gaining the Reward and Returning to Everyday Life**

Having faced this pivotal test, we are granted a "reward" — a gift that might take the form of self-acceptance, inner peace, or a renewed perspective on ourselves. These treasures empower us as we embark on the journey back, carrying the strength and wisdom we’ve gained.


## C. Freewriting the Script
After using the journey as an metaphor for our healing path, the memeber starts its freewriting session. Here's the prompt:

> **As you, the hero, decide to take action, what happens in the 24 hours before and after that pivotal moment of action?**

Freewriting means writing continuously—without worrying about perfection. Whatever thoughts come to mind, keep them flowing. The key is not to stop.

TT then guides everyone into a meditative state before the writing begins:

> [name=TT]
> “Now, please sit comfortably and relax your body. Close your eyes, and focus on your breathing—slowly inhale and exhale, feeling your body gradually relax.
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> Next, let’s enter the setting of your revenge script. You’ve been gathering friends or resources, practicing, and finally taking action. Imagine the 24 hours before and after this moment. Picture the space you’re in. What does it look like? Try to see every detail—colors, light, where objects are placed. What do you observe?
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> Now, notice the temperature of the air—warm or cold? Can you smell anything? Perhaps a familiar scent or one that feels oppressive? Listen to the sounds around you—footsteps, wind, or other subtle noises. Envision yourself truly hearing these sounds in your scene.
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> Finally, notice what emotions arise—‘anger,’ ‘disappointment,’ ‘determination’? How does your body react in this moment? Are your muscles tense or relaxed? What feelings surface inside you? Let these sensations flow freely without trying to suppress or control them.
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> When you’re ready, express everything you’ve just seen, heard, smelled, and felt in writing—descriptions of the environment, your inner emotions, anything—and weave it into your script.”

## Result

After writing their scripts, the participants planned to store the content on USB sticks, which would then circulate among radical bookstores and key nodes worldwide. One participant raised a concern about whether writing anonymously could undermine credibility or enable misuse of the content. In response, TT cited Wikipedia as an example: although contributions are often anonymous, the integrity of the system relies on trust. TT emphasized that the network of writing and circulation must be grounded in trust and that all content should adhere to the principle of “public interest.” This guideline aims to prevent abuse while encouraging readers to form their own judgments, much as they do when encountering anonymous #MeToo stories.

Here are some of BOTAMEVE's members' ideas for what to include on the USB sticks:

- A “micro-aggression diary.”
- A story about winning a dance competition as a visually impaired person.
- A “therapeutic solo travel itinerary,” intended to help others in need.
- A “#MeToo battle manual,” accompanied by related stories and confessions shared through a “whisper network.”
- A new online account created specifically to freely vent frustrations.
- A script about “someone invisible” in the family secretly seeking revenge, highlighting the importance of emotional labor.
- A series of “self-defense and counterattack techniques.”
- A massage therapy voucher for a select few, which includes a half-day solo trip for the giver.
- A browser plugin designed to flag individuals implicated in #MeToo controversies.

At the end of the session, TT invited everyone to take a small, concrete step toward realizing their revenge or gratitude plans. For example, one participant used the time to apply for a dance competition, another contacted publishers to propose a book on narcissistic personality disorder, and someone else decided to take a moment to rest and enjoy a drink as a form of self-care.

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## 課程概要

這堂課程是由《酷殘陣線》的成員共同決定的，大家希望一起在線上撰寫屬於自己的「復仇（或報恩）劇本」。課程由藝術家 TT 主持。

課程前半段，TT 解釋了為什麼這個計畫的最終成果會以多個 USB 隨身碟的形式呈現，並以線下方式進行流通。後半段則邀請大家撰寫自己的復仇（或報恩）劇本初稿，最後還安排了一個小小的行動，作為實踐自身劇本的第一步。

## 計畫緣起：Offline Wiki (/* Vessels */ 計畫)

此計畫始於 2022 年，靈感來自許多國際事件中發生的網路封鎖與言論審查，例如：

* 維吾爾族文化滅絕
* 菲律賓的網路言論審查
* 古巴的「每週包（El Paquete Semanal）」線下傳播方式
* 加薩走廊的網路控制

這些事件揭示出網路雖然普及且重要，卻仍存在被「封鎖」、「審查」的風險。因此，發展線下的資訊傳遞方式格外重要。Offline Wiki即是一個對抗網路封鎖、傳播重要訊息的線下網路系統。

《酷殘陣線》中採用的核心精神：

* **攜帶式圖書館**：
將攜帶資訊的 USB 視為一種「行動圖書館」，並透過受信任的線下網路進行流通。
* **匿名性與安全**：
為保護書寫者及敏感內容，系統採用匿名或半匿名的方式，避免資訊被溯源或反利用。
* **公益性內容**：
內容應具有社會公益性，例如：揭露不公、促進自我療癒、探討有毒關係等議題。

## 英雄旅程

接下來就是要讓每個成員先大致想好 USB 裡面放的劇本初稿。在開始撰寫個人的復仇（或報恩）劇本前，TT 向大家介紹了一種電影中常見的敘事手法 — **「英雄旅程」（Hero's Journey）**。

### 第一部分：日常生活到冒險開始

英雄的旅程從日常世界開始，我們的故事也從我們曾經熟悉的生活開始。那個時候，我們有自己的日常節奏和安全感，或許也有我們想守護的東西。但隨著召喚冒險的到來，生活發生了改變——這改變可以是外在的挑戰，也可能是一個無法忽視的內心呼聲，讓我們不得不去面對自己內心深處的傷口。

當這個召喚出現時，很多人會選擇拒絕召喚。這是很正常的反應，因為面對內心的傷痛需要極大的勇氣。或許我們曾想過回避，想要忘記一切，因為這樣好像會輕鬆一些。但就在我們猶豫不前的時候，生命中可能出現一位導師，這位導師可以是真實的人，也可以是自己內心的智慧。導師的出現讓我們有機會重新找到力量，無論是來自某句話、一段關係，還是自己內在的那股韌性。

### 第二部分：進入冒險世界

接下來，我們踏入未知的領域，這就是跨越第一道門檻的時刻。我們開始了真正的轉變之旅，離開過去的舒適區，去探索新的可能性。在這個冒險世界中，我們會經歷試煉、盟友和敵人，有時候挑戰來自外界，有時候則是內心的掙扎。也許我們遇到支持我們的人，但同時，也面對著內心那個懷疑和恐懼的聲音。這是我們成長的必經之路。

當我們開始接近內心的痛點時，就進入了逼近洞穴階段。這個『洞穴』象徵著我們最大的恐懼、痛苦或創傷，進入這個地方需要很大的勇氣，因為我們會重新面對那些讓人窒息的感受。但只要堅持下去，我們會邁向最關鍵的時刻——重大考驗。這是我們故事的高潮，往往在這一刻，我們真正看到自己，也認識到過去的傷痛如何影響了我們。

### 第三部分：獲得獎賞並返回日常生活

經歷了這個重大考驗，我們終於得到一種獎賞。這個獎賞可能是自我接納、內在的平靜，或者是看待自己的全新視角。這些獎賞讓我們在回歸的路上更有力量。


### 劇本自由書寫

接下來就是本次課程的重點了，十五分鐘的自由書寫。內容是：

> **當我們身為英雄決定做出行動時，進行行動的瞬間前後的 24 小時會發生什麼事情？**

自由書寫的方式就是一直寫，不用很完美，想到什麼寫什麼，重要的是不要停止書寫的動作。

接下來 TT 帶領大家進入冥想，然後開始書寫：

> [name=TT]：「現在請大家找一個舒適的姿勢坐好，放鬆身體。閉上眼睛，將注意力放在你的呼吸上，慢慢地吸氣，然後吐氣，感受你的身體逐漸放鬆下來。
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> 接下來，讓我們一起進入你的復仇劇本情境中，就是在你開始累積各種朋友或資源、練習並採取行動那個瞬間的前後 24 小時。想像你身處在那個場景裡。你所在的空間是什麼樣子？試著去看清周圍的細節，注意那些顏色、光影、物品的位置。你能夠看到什麼？
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> 然後，感受一下空氣的溫度，是溫暖的還是冰冷的？你能聞到什麼氣味嗎？或許是某種熟悉的氣息，或者帶有壓迫感的氣味？聆聽四周的聲音，有沒有腳步聲、風聲、或其他細微的聲響？讓那些聲音包圍你，想像你正在這個場景中真實地聽到這些聲音。
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> 最後，感受一下你你當下的情緒是什麼？「憤怒」、「失望」、「決心」？你的身體在這個場景中的反應。你的肌肉是緊繃的，還是放鬆的？內心有什麼情緒浮現？讓這些感受自然地流動，不用壓抑或控制。
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> 當你準備好時，請把剛剛所看到、聽到、聞到、感受到的一切，透過文字表達出來。無論是景象的描述，還是你內心的情感，都可以自由地書寫，把所有的細節融入你的劇本中。」

## 復仇或報恩計畫

其中有人提問：匿名是否會影響內容可信度，甚至被誤用來造假或攻擊他人？

TT 認為，加入網路的成員應是可信任的人，且內容須以「公益性」為前提，避免濫用。此外，讀者可自行判斷內容真實性，如同面對 #MeToo 運動中的那些匿名故事。

在討論想要在 USB 裡面放什麼內容，或是自己的復仇或報恩計畫時，大家提出了各自的想法：

* 有人想放自己寫的「微歧視日記」。
* 有人想分享自己的「療癒獨旅行程」，希望能給有需要的人參考。
* 有人希望將「#MeToo 的教戰守則」與相關的故事、自白散佈在「耳語網路」中。
* 有人申請了一個新的網路身分，準備用這個身分來抒發自己的抱怨和情緒。
* 有人替「一個不被看見的人」寫了一個短篇故事，希望藉此喚起大家對情緒勞動價值的重視。
* 有人想分享「防身以及反制技巧」。
* 有人提到希望幫人按摩，同時為自己安排一場半天的獨旅。
* 有人計畫開發一個瀏覽器插件，用來標註曾在 #MeToo 事件中引發爭議的人物。

課程的最後，TT 請參與者花約十分鐘，執行一個小小的行動，作為自身復仇或報恩劇本的第一步行動。例如：發表復仇文章、訂購象徵性物品、進行一個儀式性動作等。
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