Alias: Blackened
Background Information:
I'm the founder of a group named Damage, INC. and the editor of a zine called
the Damage, INC. Newsletter that has been in publication since September 1997.
It's a unique, h/p related zine that is released on a bi-monthly basis.
Previous to that I programmed several small DOS utilities, operated a h/p
oriented board for nearly a decade and was involved in many areas of hacking
and phreaking, dating back to the 1980s. My interest in phones, particularly
payphones, began at a young age. I can vividly recall experimenting with them
and always wanted to learn as much as possible about the telephone system,
including its inner workings. Eventually I began scanning exchanges and my
quest for knowledge simply continued from there. Over the years I saw the
overall scene change, witnessed the end of eras and new beginnings and met
people that shared similar interests. And a few of them became trusted friends
of mine. Others were cool but moved on and quit the scene long ago. Goals
change and people change. That's to be expected. However, it's the knowledge
that you can acquire and the friendships that can be made along the way that
are important. Even so, it's one of the few realms in which it doesn't matter
who you know since it's really about what you know. That can't honestly be said
concerning too many other things.
Within the group itself, I'm the person that's responsible for advertising and
promoting the zine, site, group and our various other releases. In one way or
another, I am involved in every project concerning Damage, INC. From motivating
our members, providing leadership and direction to the group, to co-ordinating
and giving approval to any projects that bear the name of the group... I'm
always a part of the process. I believe that over the years my role has been
well defined and each member of the group, including myself, knows what the
purpose of the group is and what's expected of them. And they know what their
own strengths are. Quality is paramount. Without it, everything else is
meaningless and unimportant. Throughout the years I've tried to maintain the
group, its ideals, achieve its goals and share what I can, including opinions,
information, knowledge and my own personal beliefs, with others. The zine is
just one way for the group to express itself. That's why the DIN covers other
topics and has articles that aren't h/p related. Nothing else needs to be said.
"We've been kickin' ass and exploiting minds since 1993."
"Are you down with Damage, INC. d00d?"
"You ain't seen nothin' yet."
"I am madness."
"World Domination."
"A zine so fucking raw that it's not released, it's unleashed."
Alias: Blackie Lawless
I have been into computers since a young age. Eventually I read a few h/p zines
that were on some boards I was calling at the time, and they literally changed
the way in which I thought about computers and how they can be used. I became
interested in the whole h/p scene, from its culture to the information that
it makes available to us. I began reading, experimenting, exploring and
learning about things that the average computer user has no interest in or
isn't even aware of. I wanted to find out about things that I previously
didn't know existed and use systems to further my knowledge.
While calling h/p boards and posting in the networks they carried, I ran across
a character with the alias of BLACKENED. I began conversing with him in the
networks, calling his board, chatting, etc. Several months later, he mentioned
that he was forming a group called Damage, INC. Even though I'd never been
one to join groups, I asked him a few questions regarding what this new group
would be about and what its purpose would be. We had many long discussions
about it during that time. We also began conversing over the phone and staying
in contact through Voicemail. After a while, I realized that we were on the
same wavelength so I told him that I'd like to be involved with his group. If
I recall, that was near the end of 1992. And that's approximately the time that
I joined Damage, INC. Shortly after that, in January 1993 the group was officially
formed. For the first few years we just exchanged information, worked on projects
together and didn't release anything publicly.
During the last few years the group has changed. New, younger members joined.
Some people decided to leave the group. The Damage, INC. Newsletter was created
in 1997. We put up a web site. We've become more active and recognizable in the
scene. And of course, we've all become older and wiser during that time.
"It's damn phreaky."
Alias: Shatazar
My interest in the h/p scene began in the early 90s when an intelligent and
creative person named BLACKENED introduced me to it. He asked me to become
the Cosysop of his BBS, ...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL in 1991. During this time
he introduced me to a whole new way of thinking and learning. Then in
1993, BLACKENED founded Damage, INC. and asked me if I wanted to become a
member. I accepted his generous offer, and it has changed my life for the
better. Despite not having as much h/p experience as other current members of
the group, I have helped and supported various projects over the years.
Some important tasks I do are writing quality articles for the Damage, INC.
Newsletter, our bi-monthly h/p related zine. BLACKENED and I also share the
task of proofreading each issue before it is released to the public. I
also work with BLACKENED in the continual improvement and expansion of the
Damage, INC. Web Site.
I've gained more knowledge and insights than I would have gained in a lifetime
if I wasn't a part of Damage, INC. To find like-minded individuals that believe
that something can be done to combat the corruption of "society", as well as to
share information and experiences is something that I appreciate greatly.
With the Damage, INC. Newsletter we are sharing our thoughts, knowledge and
beliefs with other freethinking individuals. It is this battle against Big
Brother that is a motivational force in my life. I will do what I can,
learn what I can, and apply what knowledge I gain in order to restore some
truth and sanity to this corrupt, sick world.
"Keep 'em honest."
"Yes, I am doing something about `it'" (responding to "What can we do
about it?")
Alias: THC Phreak
I have a diverse background in computers and telecommunications that dates back
to when I was about 10 years old. At that time, I began to experiment with
telephones and soon a whole new world opened up to me. I started to learn about
the telco and how it works. I wanted to explore. Soon after that, I found a
few local phreaks on boards and the process of gaining knowledge, exchanging
information and conversing with them about my new interest was well on its way.
My interest and curiosity never stopped.
After several years of hanging out on boards, scanning, exploring X.25 packet
switching networks, and wasting time in conferences, I happened upon an
individual named BLACKENED. As is often the case, we chatted and discovered
that we had similar interests in certain areas, namely phreaking for knowledge.
However, it didn't end there. He invited me to call his board, and after
becoming a user, I noticed that he ran a h/p group. So, I asked him about it.
Without revealing too much about the group and its internal workings, he told
me the basics of what it's about, summarized the goals, projects, releases and
gave me some information on how to join as a member. Looking back, I suppose
it was obvious to him that I was interested by the amount of questions I asked.
Then I read every issue of the Damage, INC. Newsletter that had been released
at that point. That's all it took for me to want to become a part of the group
in some way. Not only was I hooked on reading the zine, but I wanted to write
articles and contribute. So, that's what I did. Instead of asking to join the
group right away, I sent feedback about the zine, wrote articles and submitted
them. I became accepted as a writer for the DIN, but still had a strong desire
to join the group.
To keep this short, I'll fast forward a couple of months. After many indepth
conversations, BLACKENED and I became good friends. We had mutual respect for
each other, as well as trust. Then he mentioned that a former member had
decided to retire from the group, and that they were seeking new, knowledgable
people to join. I then told him that I wanted to become a Damage, INC. Member
and he formally invited me to join the group. Obviously I took the opportunity
that was given to me and joined. The feeling of "acceptance" was really cool.
And I knew that the group I was now a part of was going to last.
Fast forward again. As described in the DIN, the RCMP raided my house and
tried to bust me on several things that don't need to be recited in detail
here. Needless to say, it was a wake-up call for me. It also changed my
view of law enforcement dramatically. An experience such is that is bound to
make some kind of impact on anyone.
To conclude my Bio, I'm still actively involved in hacking and phreaking. I
haven't quit, nor do I think I ever could. It's in my blood. It's a part of
who I am. And it's something that I just can't stop and change. Just because
someone explores doesn't mean they're a criminal. I'm also still learning about
as many systems and gathering as much knowledge as I can.
Alias: Helena3
Fuck. y0 y0 y0 all you little bitches and fucking whores. You punks and script
kiddies aren't getting any of my pr0n pics, so quit asking me dammit!
It's all gr00vy. I'm all crazy with the love and so high and fucked up now.
But it's all good. So go hax0r the shit outta some windoze b0xes or somethin
and 0wn em all. Yeah. PHEAR THE BEAVER! All you girls and r0ys. Fuck all
the little players. You mother fuckers can suck my kiss. Smoke some dope and
chill. And quit fucking around. Damn killas. Damn, don't be a fool. K00l
out. Ya dig? Keep it fuckin real man. Word. You know what I'm sayin? Damn.
That's what I'm talkin about...
Shout outs to all the cool phreaks out there that get phreaky with it. What up?
We're bringin back the old sk00l. You down with all that? Point blank. Damn straight.
I'm out. Peace.
Quotes:
"I'm one high sexy hax0r girl... and damn hot. Who made me this fucking beautiful?"
(Can anyone tell a certain someone wrote the above description for me?)
Group: Damage, INC.
Age: 20s
Country: Canada
Description: phreak, hacker, writer, poet, anarchist, individual, thinker.
Interests: music, vodka, whiskey, beer, women, h/p, recreational drugs,
literature, conspiracies, programming, information, politics,
guns, target shooting, hunting, hockey, psychology, social
engineering, strange phenomena/things, history, subcultures,
sci-fi, intelligent conversation, phones, etc. ;)
URL: http://surf.to/damage_inc
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Group: Damage, INC.
Age: 20 something
Country: USA
Description: writer, hacker, phreak, techno junkie.
Interests: computers, reading, writing, exploring, networks (X.25 etc.), scanning, learning about different systems, social drinking.
URL: http://surf.to/damage_inc
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Group: Damage, INC.
Age: 20s
Country: Canada
Description: writer, telephone enthusiast, individual.
Interests: reading, writing, conspiracies, politics, computers, phones,
football, hockey, women, beer, whiskey, "mary jane", h/p, music, etc.
URL: http://surf.to/damage_inc
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Group: Damage, INC.
Age: 18-25
Country: Canada
Description: phreak/telecommunications enthusiast, recreational drug user,
hacker, smart ass.
Interests: computers, networks, telephones, scanning, drinking, exploring
technology in general, debating, individualism, libertarianism.
URL: http://surf.to/damage_inc
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Group: Damage, INC.
Age: 18-25
Country: Canada
Description: hacker, phreak, telephone enthusiast, technophile, audiophile,
conversationalist, spontaneous, fiesty hax0r girl.
Gender: Female
Interests: I absolutely love meeting new people, talking on the phone, learning
new things, seeking and amassing knowledge, using technology to my advantage,
writing, and sharing information and things I've found and know with others.
IRC: find me (stalkers welcome)
URL(s): http://surf.to/damage_inc
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