-The organizational model of a Anarcho-Satanic black mass (or a black bloc) is often based in the affinity group. An affinity group is a group formed around a shared interest or common goal. Many affinity groups are organized in a non-hierarchical manner, often using consensus decision making, and are frequently made up of trusted friends. Such groupings provide a method of organization that is flexible and decentralized. Affinity groups engaged in political activism date to 19th century Spain. It was a favorite way of organization by Spanish anarchists (grupos de afinidad), who had their base in the tertulias or in the local groups. The cluster is the basic unit of organization amongst multiple affinity groups. A cluster consists of two or more affinity groups and is organized in a non-hierarchical manner. A cluster can be permanent, but is more often an ad hoc grouping organized for one specific task or action. One can be organized around a shared goal (e.g. blockading a particular road), a common ideology, or a place of origin. The spokescouncil is an aggregate of clusters and affinity groups. Each affinity group or cluster nominates one representative (often called a spoke) to participate in the council. Spokescouncils are most often temporary bodies, committed to accomplishing one task or event. Internal affinity groups tend to be loosely organized, however there are some roles or positions that commonly occur. A given affinity group may have all, some or none of these positions. They may be permanent or temporary and the group may opt to take turns in these roles, or assign one role to one individual. The spoke is the individual charged with representing the affinity group at a spokescouncil or cluster meeting; roughly the same as a spokesperson. Occasionally, the spoke will be granted a more general ambassadorial role by the affinity group. The facilitator is a person or people (facilitators) who perform facilitation duties in consensus process of the group and also, to varying degrees, act as arbiter of internal conflicts. Some affinity groups will have a media contact, or an individual who represents the group to the press or media. Often this individual is the same person as the spoke. Occasionally, an affinity group will have a vibe watch, a person or people charged with monitoring the mood and feeling of the group. The reference is to vibrations in the colloquial emotional sense. In some affinity groups, the vibe watch is also charged with keeping the facilitator from using his or her role to favor any position or proposal. Another possible role within an affinity group is that of snap-decision facilitator, or fast decider. This is a person charged with making decisions for the group in time-constrained or high-pressure situations.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 17:00:00 +0000
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