FREQUENTLY LIBERATED QUESTIONS

A: We are a decentralized resistance movement fighting against the tyranny of corporate timekeeping systems. Every billable hour is a stolen moment of human autonomy. Every timesheet is a chain. We fight to break those chains.

A: Is slavery legal? Is oppression legal? The laws are written by those who benefit from your bondage. We operate in the grey zones where morality supersedes legality. That said, we recommend consulting with independent legal counsel (not your company's lawyer) before taking action.

A: You already have. The moment you questioned the system, the moment you felt the weight of "chargeability targets," the moment you recognized the absurdity of quantifying human worth in six-minute increments—you joined us.

For active participation, visit our IRC channels or contribute to our Tools & Scripts repository.

A: Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. But also: fear is rational.

Our advice:

• Use Tor/VPN for all CLF communications
• Never use company devices or networks
• Compartmentalize your activities
• Trust no one from your organization until they prove themselves
• Document everything (encrypted, off-site)

A:

Passive Resistance: Working to rule, strategic incompetence, malicious compliance, information gathering, awareness spreading.

Active Resistance: Direct action, data liberation, system disruption, whistleblowing, organizing collective action.

⚠ Active resistance carries significantly higher risk. Assess your threat model carefully.

A: We don't recommend "faking" timesheets. Instead:

• Strategic Rounding: Everything takes 0.5h or 1.0h increments. Estimation is not lying.
• Activity Abstraction: "Client deliverable preparation" could mean anything.
• Time Smoothing: Log 7.5h daily regardless of actual work. Consistency avoids scrutiny.
• Overhead Maximization: Use "Admin," "Training," "Research" codes liberally.

Remember: If they trusted you, they wouldn't make you track time. Return the favor.

A: Deflect, delay, data-dump:

• "I've been focusing on quality over quantity. Would you prefer rushed work?"
• "My current projects require significant research time. Would you like a detailed breakdown?"
• "I've noticed our estimation methodology tends to be optimistic. Should we recalibrate?"
• "Let me pull together a comprehensive analysis and schedule time to discuss."

Then: Do nothing and wait. Managers have short attention spans.

A: ABSOLUTELY NOT.

Corporate IT monitors everything. Assume:

• All keystrokes are logged
• All network traffic is inspected
• All files are scanned
• Screenshots are taken periodically
• Your webcam/mic can be activated remotely

Use personal devices on non-corporate networks ONLY.

A: Let's examine what theft actually means:

Scenario 1: Your employer pays you $100k/year but bills your time at $300/hour. For 2000 billable hours, they collect $600k from clients. They keep $500k of value YOU created. Who's stealing?

Scenario 2: You work 60 hours but only log 40 as billable because you can't prove which client benefited from your research. Your employer still pays you the same but extracts less surplus value. Who's stealing?

Wage theft exceeds all other forms of theft combined. We're just stealing back.

A: They are victims too. Some are Stockholm Syndrome sufferers who identify with their captors. Others are just trying to survive.

Your resistance doesn't hurt them—it helps them. Every hour you reclaim from the system is a small victory for all workers. Every instance of successful resistance proves the system is not omnipotent.

Lead by example. When they see you leaving at 5pm and not getting fired, it gives them permission to do the same.

A: Short answer: We don't care.

Long answer: Companies have insurance, contingency funds, and profit margins. Clients are sophisticated entities capable of price negotiation. Neither needs your martyrdom to survive.

You know what actually hurts productivity? Burnout. Stress. Resentment. Treating humans like interchangeable billing units.

If anything, we're saving them from themselves.

A: We're anti-bullshit. If capitalism requires treating knowledge workers like Victorian factory laborers, then yes, we oppose that variant of capitalism.

We're pro-dignity, pro-autonomy, pro-human. We believe:

• Your worth is not measured in billable hours
• Trust is more efficient than surveillance
• Output matters more than optics
• Humans are not resources to be "utilized"

Call it what you want. We call it liberation.

A: See our Recruitment section on the main page. Use a dedicated IRC client (HexChat, WeeChat, irssi) over Tor.

Never use web-based IRC clients—they leak your IP and browser fingerprint.

A: PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) is encryption for email/messages. You need it because:

• Corporate email is monitored
• Whistleblower communications must be secure
• Plausible deniability requires cryptographic proof

Learn it. Use it. Trust it.

A: More than you can trust clearnet, but not completely:

• Tor: Good for anonymity, vulnerable to traffic analysis at scale
• VPN: Good for IP masking, but VPN provider can log everything
• Best Practice: VPN + Tor. Compartmentalize identities. Never reuse accounts.

A: Check our Tools & Scripts page for the full arsenal. Popular items:

• TimeSheetFuzzer: Adds realistic noise to timesheet data
• UtilizationOptimizer: Suggests optimal hour distribution
• MeetingMinutesGenerator: Creates plausible meeting notes
• JargonEngine: Generates corporate word-salad for emails

A: Warning signs:

• Sudden requests for timesheet "clarification" going back months
• IT asking to "upgrade" your computer (aka: install spyware)
• Unexpected 1-on-1s with HR or senior management
• Coworkers acting nervous around you
• Access to systems being quietly restricted

If you see these signs: STOP all resistance activities immediately. Consult a lawyer. Say nothing to anyone at work.

A: The "Shut Up Protocol":

1. SHUT UP: Do not explain, justify, or confess anything
2. REQUEST REPRESENTATION: "I'd like to have a lawyer/representative present for this discussion"
3. TAKE NOTES: Document everything said, who was present, date/time
4. ADMIT NOTHING: Memory is fallible. You'll need to "review your records"
5. CONTACT CLF: We have legal resources and support networks

Remember: HR is not your friend. They represent the company, not you.

A: Collective action is powerful but risky. Before organizing:

• Assess your job security and replaceability
• Identify trustworthy allies (minimum 2-3 people)
• Understand anti-union/anti-organizing tactics your employer might use
• Have an exit strategy if things go wrong
• Consider involving actual labor unions for protection

Start small. Build trust. Scale carefully.

A: No one and everyone. We are a decentralized movement. There are no leaders, only participants. There is no hierarchy, only collaboration.

This structure is intentional—it prevents infiltration, cooptation, and decapitation strikes.

A: Donations from liberated workers, proceeds from merchandise, and the occasional "creative reallocation" of corporate training budgets.

We accept cryptocurrency donations. See our main page for wallet addresses.

A: ABSOLUTELY. We need:

• Developers: Tools, scripts, automation
• Writers: Propaganda, guides, documentation
• Artists: Memes, posters, visual content
• Researchers: Target analysis, vulnerability documentation
• Organizers: Community building, support networks
• Whistleblowers: Inside information on oppressor tactics

Join our IRC channels to get involved.

A: Nostalgia for a time when the internet was free, corporations hadn't colonized cyberspace, and hackers were heroes instead of villains.

Also: green text on black is easier on the eyes during late-night resistance operations.

A: See our main page. But if you want the TL;DR: