r/Evolved_Fungi on Reddit posted the following :
Behind the scenes, I've been facing some threats suggesting there are some who want to stop the 50501 movement by stopping me.
To be honest, it makes me a bit anxious, and I’ve lost some sleep over it.
Yet, I'm certain that I could shout this message from the rooftops, take out full-page ads in newspapers, and create viral videos pleading, "PLEASE STOP PROTESTING!"
And still, the PROTESTS WOULD GO ON!
I could plead with people to stop protesting. I could even yell it in frustration, and get friends to join me in this plea!
And the PROTESTS WOULD STILL GO ON!
I could warn people that Donald Trump is displeased with me, that Elon Musk is searching for me, that my well-being is at stake for starting this movement!
And yet, the PROTESTS WOULD GO ON!
The essence of 50501 has taken hold. It’s an idea that unites people without a single leader or group at the helm. It’s the belief that we are all leaders, capable of HOLDING OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE!
For anyone who thinks I’m leading this movement, I’d love to hear how you think I could stop it. Because I’m absolutely convinced that I couldn’t! And honestly, I’m not sure I would, even if I could.
Because the PROTESTS MUST CONTINUE!
People have discovered community. They’ve found strength in their voices. They’ve rekindled hope in America, something so many had lost after the election.
So the PROTESTS WILL GO ON!
When an idea unites not just our country, but the world, it cannot be extinguished, especially not by me! Starting a fire requires just a spark, but it takes tremendous effort to put it out.
The IDEA that we have power together is that spark. The IDEA that we are ALL leaders in the fight for what’s right is the FLAME. Knowing that we are ALL 50501 is the FIRE THAT CAN’T BE EXTINGUISHED!
The IDEA ensures that the PROTESTS WILL GO ON!
With me or without me, by its very nature. No matter what I do, I am no more powerful in this movement than anyone else. Like a candle that ignites others, who then go on to light even more. My flame is just one among many now. I’m powerless to halt this movement, and that’s what makes it so beautiful! SO POWERFUL!
Even if I’m silenced, it wouldn't matter because there are hundreds of thousands of others with the same voice, ready to inspire, lead, and hold those in power accountable!
If I’m silenced, the next protest is still planned. If I’m silenced, the movement will continue to grow without me!
And that’s the true strength of this movement. Leaderless, yet driven by an IDEA. Leaderless, but FILLED WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE LEADERS!
And because of that, the PROTESTS WILL GO ON!
With or without me.
I’ve come to realize I’D RATHER LOSE SLEEP AT NIGHT FOR DOING THE RIGHT THING than to lie awake at night regretting not doing anything.
We ALL HOLD THAT FLAME to make sure the FIRE THAT IS 50501 continues to BURN!
WE ARE ALL 50501!
Thank you, every single one of you! BECAUSE OF YOU, we are 208,000 STRONG! AND WE CANNOT BE STOPPED!
LET THE PROTESTS GO ON!!!!
You can feel that peaceful protests are useless, but trying to convince other people of that perspective isn't in the scope of this community. We are exclusively peaceful, so if you want more "direct action," consider looking up a different group, such as Antifa or Anonymous. Violence will never be tolerated in 50501.