How can the scp foundation retain it's secrecy in a technologically changing world?

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The scp was an organization created after world War 2 that deals with threats to our species and the entire planet. Mystical or alien artifacts, world ending events, ancient monsters or gods that predate humanity, and anything else best left unsaid. They require the cooperation of world governments and other interested parties that are informed of the necessity of this organization and their sometimes brutal methods. They retain their secrecy by containing or eliminating threats, and making those who know things they shouldn't disappear. They are also responsible for discovering how these things work, and use various groups of people (prisoners, witnesses, etc) as guinea pigs.



In the past, it was relatively easy to conduct their affairs in secret. However, the world in 2018 is much different than the 1940s. We live in the age of Facebook and twitter, where a picture posted on the Internet can last forever. Cellphone cameras and GPS has made it more difficult to remain anonymous. Loved ones of prisoners and disappeared people are making noise and asking questions. People cannot just vanish without a trace anymore. The world is getting smaller everyday, with the advancement of technology and it's availability to the public. Ambitious journalists eager for a story have taken to wiretap and recording conversations with officials. In addition to this, politics is becoming more and more divided. A controversial president has been elected who has thrown his government into chaos with his constant firings, antagonism towards the media, arguably divisive relationship with his colleagues. Government leaks have become a constant issue, and it is becoming much harder for governments to keep secrets.



This has thrown the scp into a tailspin and has them worried. The constant issues with politics and tech are out passing the protections they have set in place. Some consideration has been given to using the contained artifacts they posses to move the neesle in their favor. However, many of these are barely understood, and often lead to unintended and disastrous consequences when used. How can they continue to retain their power and autonomy?










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The scp was an organization created after world War 2 that deals with threats to our species and the entire planet. Mystical or alien artifacts, world ending events, ancient monsters or gods that predate humanity, and anything else best left unsaid. They require the cooperation of world governments and other interested parties that are informed of the necessity of this organization and their sometimes brutal methods. They retain their secrecy by containing or eliminating threats, and making those who know things they shouldn't disappear. They are also responsible for discovering how these things work, and use various groups of people (prisoners, witnesses, etc) as guinea pigs.



In the past, it was relatively easy to conduct their affairs in secret. However, the world in 2018 is much different than the 1940s. We live in the age of Facebook and twitter, where a picture posted on the Internet can last forever. Cellphone cameras and GPS has made it more difficult to remain anonymous. Loved ones of prisoners and disappeared people are making noise and asking questions. People cannot just vanish without a trace anymore. The world is getting smaller everyday, with the advancement of technology and it's availability to the public. Ambitious journalists eager for a story have taken to wiretap and recording conversations with officials. In addition to this, politics is becoming more and more divided. A controversial president has been elected who has thrown his government into chaos with his constant firings, antagonism towards the media, arguably divisive relationship with his colleagues. Government leaks have become a constant issue, and it is becoming much harder for governments to keep secrets.



This has thrown the scp into a tailspin and has them worried. The constant issues with politics and tech are out passing the protections they have set in place. Some consideration has been given to using the contained artifacts they posses to move the neesle in their favor. However, many of these are barely understood, and often lead to unintended and disastrous consequences when used. How can they continue to retain their power and autonomy?










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The scp was an organization created after world War 2 that deals with threats to our species and the entire planet. Mystical or alien artifacts, world ending events, ancient monsters or gods that predate humanity, and anything else best left unsaid. They require the cooperation of world governments and other interested parties that are informed of the necessity of this organization and their sometimes brutal methods. They retain their secrecy by containing or eliminating threats, and making those who know things they shouldn't disappear. They are also responsible for discovering how these things work, and use various groups of people (prisoners, witnesses, etc) as guinea pigs.



In the past, it was relatively easy to conduct their affairs in secret. However, the world in 2018 is much different than the 1940s. We live in the age of Facebook and twitter, where a picture posted on the Internet can last forever. Cellphone cameras and GPS has made it more difficult to remain anonymous. Loved ones of prisoners and disappeared people are making noise and asking questions. People cannot just vanish without a trace anymore. The world is getting smaller everyday, with the advancement of technology and it's availability to the public. Ambitious journalists eager for a story have taken to wiretap and recording conversations with officials. In addition to this, politics is becoming more and more divided. A controversial president has been elected who has thrown his government into chaos with his constant firings, antagonism towards the media, arguably divisive relationship with his colleagues. Government leaks have become a constant issue, and it is becoming much harder for governments to keep secrets.



This has thrown the scp into a tailspin and has them worried. The constant issues with politics and tech are out passing the protections they have set in place. Some consideration has been given to using the contained artifacts they posses to move the neesle in their favor. However, many of these are barely understood, and often lead to unintended and disastrous consequences when used. How can they continue to retain their power and autonomy?










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The scp was an organization created after world War 2 that deals with threats to our species and the entire planet. Mystical or alien artifacts, world ending events, ancient monsters or gods that predate humanity, and anything else best left unsaid. They require the cooperation of world governments and other interested parties that are informed of the necessity of this organization and their sometimes brutal methods. They retain their secrecy by containing or eliminating threats, and making those who know things they shouldn't disappear. They are also responsible for discovering how these things work, and use various groups of people (prisoners, witnesses, etc) as guinea pigs.



In the past, it was relatively easy to conduct their affairs in secret. However, the world in 2018 is much different than the 1940s. We live in the age of Facebook and twitter, where a picture posted on the Internet can last forever. Cellphone cameras and GPS has made it more difficult to remain anonymous. Loved ones of prisoners and disappeared people are making noise and asking questions. People cannot just vanish without a trace anymore. The world is getting smaller everyday, with the advancement of technology and it's availability to the public. Ambitious journalists eager for a story have taken to wiretap and recording conversations with officials. In addition to this, politics is becoming more and more divided. A controversial president has been elected who has thrown his government into chaos with his constant firings, antagonism towards the media, arguably divisive relationship with his colleagues. Government leaks have become a constant issue, and it is becoming much harder for governments to keep secrets.



This has thrown the scp into a tailspin and has them worried. The constant issues with politics and tech are out passing the protections they have set in place. Some consideration has been given to using the contained artifacts they posses to move the neesle in their favor. However, many of these are barely understood, and often lead to unintended and disastrous consequences when used. How can they continue to retain their power and autonomy?







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There's an SCP for that.



There's so many of these things, even one that is literally a never-ending supply of pizza. I hardly find it difficult to believe there is an SCP out there that can erase credible data from the internet as soon as it is uploaded or can rework public consciousness to thinking all these sightings are merely hoaxes, movie sets, and so forth. People are really only dangerous in groups. One lone person can be easily erased if they are digging where they shouldn't.






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    Leaving aside the concerns regarding an organisation that retain their secrecy by containing or eliminating threats, and making those who know things they shouldn't disappear, there are several ways they can stay out of sight.



    1. Camouflage



    They have access to the personnel files of every security agency worldwide, and can easily insert identification for their agents, as and when necessary, then remove it afterwards without leaving a paper trail. The public won't see the SCP kidnapping people, they'll see the KGB or Mossad.



    2. Hiding in Plain Sight



    The SCP's a famous movie company, releasing such hits as "Men in Black", which is about a secret government agency protecting the world from aliens; "SHIELD", about a secret WWII government agency dealing with extraordinary threats; "Hellboy",a secret government agency protecting the world from Mystical or alien artifacts, world ending events, ancient monsters or gods that predate humanity, and anything else best left unsaid; "Indiana Jones"; "The X-Files" and many more. SCP is killing people to stop them telling the world about the supernatural? The movie company, that SCP? Come on, it`s obviously a publicity stunt! I can't believe you actually thought it was real!






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      Actually it's easier than ever. To address some points:



      Everyone knows the internet is full of fakes. A few decades ago, a photo was a certain proof that something exists. Today your realistic smartphone footage of bigfoot might be photoshopped by a fifteen year old living in their parents basement. Only idiots believe all those conspiracy theories without proof from a credible source. (And if SCP exists, they certainly run the majority of fact-checking websites).



      In the same way, the news-cycle is faster then ever. There is no time for long investigations and even if some journalist actually has a story about incredible objects, that's just fake news and conspiracy theories. If the media persists, just release the next sex-tape, arrange for a mass shooting or just wait for the next public statement by the president and your story will be old news.



      Concerning test subjects, simply don't recruit from first world countries anymore. There are more than enough Mexicans vanishing in mass graves in some drug war, refugees drowning in the Mediterranean and accused drug dealers being shot in the Philippines.



      Concerning leaks, your surveillance is always improving and the people working for you know that. While a few decades ago, they might have gotten away with sending an envelope to some journalist, today the gps in their phones (leaving home without it will definitely be cause for an investigation) will tell you precisely when they went to the mailbox. And if they are crazy enough to try something anyways, did you know that many parts, including power-steering, in modern cars are controlled by computers nowadays?



      Certainly, there might be stupid politicians but the politicians never get told anything important anyway. Some may have stumbled upon the deep state, but they are completely oblivious to its true purpose.



      Finally the most important part: Create a website where you catalogue all the things that you are storing. Call it scp-wiki or something. Then whenever someone gets wind of some of your operations, just point them to the appropriate entry and tell them that they have just stumbled upon a hoax inspired by that strange internet horror-site.






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        They can use antimemetics for a start. Basically ideas that make themselves difficult to share.

        The most powerful antimemes are forgotten as soon as you learn about them.

        They have antimemetic drugs that can be given to an individual to make them forget things.



        There was also "The Woodvale Incident"



        A tale of how the SCP Foundation managed to keep out of the Cold War when the USA demanded that the Foundation hand over several SCPs, sites, and staff so as to have an edge over the USSR.



        Finally, they can also just dispose of people that they aren't able to silence. They are not a hugely ethical organization.






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        • The most extreme example would be a lethal text that breaks the person's mind so that they are incapable of describing the text (or anything else, depending on the story.)
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        There's an SCP for that.



        There's so many of these things, even one that is literally a never-ending supply of pizza. I hardly find it difficult to believe there is an SCP out there that can erase credible data from the internet as soon as it is uploaded or can rework public consciousness to thinking all these sightings are merely hoaxes, movie sets, and so forth. People are really only dangerous in groups. One lone person can be easily erased if they are digging where they shouldn't.






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          There's an SCP for that.



          There's so many of these things, even one that is literally a never-ending supply of pizza. I hardly find it difficult to believe there is an SCP out there that can erase credible data from the internet as soon as it is uploaded or can rework public consciousness to thinking all these sightings are merely hoaxes, movie sets, and so forth. People are really only dangerous in groups. One lone person can be easily erased if they are digging where they shouldn't.






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            There's an SCP for that.



            There's so many of these things, even one that is literally a never-ending supply of pizza. I hardly find it difficult to believe there is an SCP out there that can erase credible data from the internet as soon as it is uploaded or can rework public consciousness to thinking all these sightings are merely hoaxes, movie sets, and so forth. People are really only dangerous in groups. One lone person can be easily erased if they are digging where they shouldn't.






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            There's an SCP for that.



            There's so many of these things, even one that is literally a never-ending supply of pizza. I hardly find it difficult to believe there is an SCP out there that can erase credible data from the internet as soon as it is uploaded or can rework public consciousness to thinking all these sightings are merely hoaxes, movie sets, and so forth. People are really only dangerous in groups. One lone person can be easily erased if they are digging where they shouldn't.







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                Leaving aside the concerns regarding an organisation that retain their secrecy by containing or eliminating threats, and making those who know things they shouldn't disappear, there are several ways they can stay out of sight.



                1. Camouflage



                They have access to the personnel files of every security agency worldwide, and can easily insert identification for their agents, as and when necessary, then remove it afterwards without leaving a paper trail. The public won't see the SCP kidnapping people, they'll see the KGB or Mossad.



                2. Hiding in Plain Sight



                The SCP's a famous movie company, releasing such hits as "Men in Black", which is about a secret government agency protecting the world from aliens; "SHIELD", about a secret WWII government agency dealing with extraordinary threats; "Hellboy",a secret government agency protecting the world from Mystical or alien artifacts, world ending events, ancient monsters or gods that predate humanity, and anything else best left unsaid; "Indiana Jones"; "The X-Files" and many more. SCP is killing people to stop them telling the world about the supernatural? The movie company, that SCP? Come on, it`s obviously a publicity stunt! I can't believe you actually thought it was real!






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                  Leaving aside the concerns regarding an organisation that retain their secrecy by containing or eliminating threats, and making those who know things they shouldn't disappear, there are several ways they can stay out of sight.



                  1. Camouflage



                  They have access to the personnel files of every security agency worldwide, and can easily insert identification for their agents, as and when necessary, then remove it afterwards without leaving a paper trail. The public won't see the SCP kidnapping people, they'll see the KGB or Mossad.



                  2. Hiding in Plain Sight



                  The SCP's a famous movie company, releasing such hits as "Men in Black", which is about a secret government agency protecting the world from aliens; "SHIELD", about a secret WWII government agency dealing with extraordinary threats; "Hellboy",a secret government agency protecting the world from Mystical or alien artifacts, world ending events, ancient monsters or gods that predate humanity, and anything else best left unsaid; "Indiana Jones"; "The X-Files" and many more. SCP is killing people to stop them telling the world about the supernatural? The movie company, that SCP? Come on, it`s obviously a publicity stunt! I can't believe you actually thought it was real!






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                    Leaving aside the concerns regarding an organisation that retain their secrecy by containing or eliminating threats, and making those who know things they shouldn't disappear, there are several ways they can stay out of sight.



                    1. Camouflage



                    They have access to the personnel files of every security agency worldwide, and can easily insert identification for their agents, as and when necessary, then remove it afterwards without leaving a paper trail. The public won't see the SCP kidnapping people, they'll see the KGB or Mossad.



                    2. Hiding in Plain Sight



                    The SCP's a famous movie company, releasing such hits as "Men in Black", which is about a secret government agency protecting the world from aliens; "SHIELD", about a secret WWII government agency dealing with extraordinary threats; "Hellboy",a secret government agency protecting the world from Mystical or alien artifacts, world ending events, ancient monsters or gods that predate humanity, and anything else best left unsaid; "Indiana Jones"; "The X-Files" and many more. SCP is killing people to stop them telling the world about the supernatural? The movie company, that SCP? Come on, it`s obviously a publicity stunt! I can't believe you actually thought it was real!






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                    Leaving aside the concerns regarding an organisation that retain their secrecy by containing or eliminating threats, and making those who know things they shouldn't disappear, there are several ways they can stay out of sight.



                    1. Camouflage



                    They have access to the personnel files of every security agency worldwide, and can easily insert identification for their agents, as and when necessary, then remove it afterwards without leaving a paper trail. The public won't see the SCP kidnapping people, they'll see the KGB or Mossad.



                    2. Hiding in Plain Sight



                    The SCP's a famous movie company, releasing such hits as "Men in Black", which is about a secret government agency protecting the world from aliens; "SHIELD", about a secret WWII government agency dealing with extraordinary threats; "Hellboy",a secret government agency protecting the world from Mystical or alien artifacts, world ending events, ancient monsters or gods that predate humanity, and anything else best left unsaid; "Indiana Jones"; "The X-Files" and many more. SCP is killing people to stop them telling the world about the supernatural? The movie company, that SCP? Come on, it`s obviously a publicity stunt! I can't believe you actually thought it was real!







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                        Actually it's easier than ever. To address some points:



                        Everyone knows the internet is full of fakes. A few decades ago, a photo was a certain proof that something exists. Today your realistic smartphone footage of bigfoot might be photoshopped by a fifteen year old living in their parents basement. Only idiots believe all those conspiracy theories without proof from a credible source. (And if SCP exists, they certainly run the majority of fact-checking websites).



                        In the same way, the news-cycle is faster then ever. There is no time for long investigations and even if some journalist actually has a story about incredible objects, that's just fake news and conspiracy theories. If the media persists, just release the next sex-tape, arrange for a mass shooting or just wait for the next public statement by the president and your story will be old news.



                        Concerning test subjects, simply don't recruit from first world countries anymore. There are more than enough Mexicans vanishing in mass graves in some drug war, refugees drowning in the Mediterranean and accused drug dealers being shot in the Philippines.



                        Concerning leaks, your surveillance is always improving and the people working for you know that. While a few decades ago, they might have gotten away with sending an envelope to some journalist, today the gps in their phones (leaving home without it will definitely be cause for an investigation) will tell you precisely when they went to the mailbox. And if they are crazy enough to try something anyways, did you know that many parts, including power-steering, in modern cars are controlled by computers nowadays?



                        Certainly, there might be stupid politicians but the politicians never get told anything important anyway. Some may have stumbled upon the deep state, but they are completely oblivious to its true purpose.



                        Finally the most important part: Create a website where you catalogue all the things that you are storing. Call it scp-wiki or something. Then whenever someone gets wind of some of your operations, just point them to the appropriate entry and tell them that they have just stumbled upon a hoax inspired by that strange internet horror-site.






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                          Actually it's easier than ever. To address some points:



                          Everyone knows the internet is full of fakes. A few decades ago, a photo was a certain proof that something exists. Today your realistic smartphone footage of bigfoot might be photoshopped by a fifteen year old living in their parents basement. Only idiots believe all those conspiracy theories without proof from a credible source. (And if SCP exists, they certainly run the majority of fact-checking websites).



                          In the same way, the news-cycle is faster then ever. There is no time for long investigations and even if some journalist actually has a story about incredible objects, that's just fake news and conspiracy theories. If the media persists, just release the next sex-tape, arrange for a mass shooting or just wait for the next public statement by the president and your story will be old news.



                          Concerning test subjects, simply don't recruit from first world countries anymore. There are more than enough Mexicans vanishing in mass graves in some drug war, refugees drowning in the Mediterranean and accused drug dealers being shot in the Philippines.



                          Concerning leaks, your surveillance is always improving and the people working for you know that. While a few decades ago, they might have gotten away with sending an envelope to some journalist, today the gps in their phones (leaving home without it will definitely be cause for an investigation) will tell you precisely when they went to the mailbox. And if they are crazy enough to try something anyways, did you know that many parts, including power-steering, in modern cars are controlled by computers nowadays?



                          Certainly, there might be stupid politicians but the politicians never get told anything important anyway. Some may have stumbled upon the deep state, but they are completely oblivious to its true purpose.



                          Finally the most important part: Create a website where you catalogue all the things that you are storing. Call it scp-wiki or something. Then whenever someone gets wind of some of your operations, just point them to the appropriate entry and tell them that they have just stumbled upon a hoax inspired by that strange internet horror-site.






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                            Actually it's easier than ever. To address some points:



                            Everyone knows the internet is full of fakes. A few decades ago, a photo was a certain proof that something exists. Today your realistic smartphone footage of bigfoot might be photoshopped by a fifteen year old living in their parents basement. Only idiots believe all those conspiracy theories without proof from a credible source. (And if SCP exists, they certainly run the majority of fact-checking websites).



                            In the same way, the news-cycle is faster then ever. There is no time for long investigations and even if some journalist actually has a story about incredible objects, that's just fake news and conspiracy theories. If the media persists, just release the next sex-tape, arrange for a mass shooting or just wait for the next public statement by the president and your story will be old news.



                            Concerning test subjects, simply don't recruit from first world countries anymore. There are more than enough Mexicans vanishing in mass graves in some drug war, refugees drowning in the Mediterranean and accused drug dealers being shot in the Philippines.



                            Concerning leaks, your surveillance is always improving and the people working for you know that. While a few decades ago, they might have gotten away with sending an envelope to some journalist, today the gps in their phones (leaving home without it will definitely be cause for an investigation) will tell you precisely when they went to the mailbox. And if they are crazy enough to try something anyways, did you know that many parts, including power-steering, in modern cars are controlled by computers nowadays?



                            Certainly, there might be stupid politicians but the politicians never get told anything important anyway. Some may have stumbled upon the deep state, but they are completely oblivious to its true purpose.



                            Finally the most important part: Create a website where you catalogue all the things that you are storing. Call it scp-wiki or something. Then whenever someone gets wind of some of your operations, just point them to the appropriate entry and tell them that they have just stumbled upon a hoax inspired by that strange internet horror-site.






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                            Actually it's easier than ever. To address some points:



                            Everyone knows the internet is full of fakes. A few decades ago, a photo was a certain proof that something exists. Today your realistic smartphone footage of bigfoot might be photoshopped by a fifteen year old living in their parents basement. Only idiots believe all those conspiracy theories without proof from a credible source. (And if SCP exists, they certainly run the majority of fact-checking websites).



                            In the same way, the news-cycle is faster then ever. There is no time for long investigations and even if some journalist actually has a story about incredible objects, that's just fake news and conspiracy theories. If the media persists, just release the next sex-tape, arrange for a mass shooting or just wait for the next public statement by the president and your story will be old news.



                            Concerning test subjects, simply don't recruit from first world countries anymore. There are more than enough Mexicans vanishing in mass graves in some drug war, refugees drowning in the Mediterranean and accused drug dealers being shot in the Philippines.



                            Concerning leaks, your surveillance is always improving and the people working for you know that. While a few decades ago, they might have gotten away with sending an envelope to some journalist, today the gps in their phones (leaving home without it will definitely be cause for an investigation) will tell you precisely when they went to the mailbox. And if they are crazy enough to try something anyways, did you know that many parts, including power-steering, in modern cars are controlled by computers nowadays?



                            Certainly, there might be stupid politicians but the politicians never get told anything important anyway. Some may have stumbled upon the deep state, but they are completely oblivious to its true purpose.



                            Finally the most important part: Create a website where you catalogue all the things that you are storing. Call it scp-wiki or something. Then whenever someone gets wind of some of your operations, just point them to the appropriate entry and tell them that they have just stumbled upon a hoax inspired by that strange internet horror-site.







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                                They can use antimemetics for a start. Basically ideas that make themselves difficult to share.

                                The most powerful antimemes are forgotten as soon as you learn about them.

                                They have antimemetic drugs that can be given to an individual to make them forget things.



                                There was also "The Woodvale Incident"



                                A tale of how the SCP Foundation managed to keep out of the Cold War when the USA demanded that the Foundation hand over several SCPs, sites, and staff so as to have an edge over the USSR.



                                Finally, they can also just dispose of people that they aren't able to silence. They are not a hugely ethical organization.






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                                • The most extreme example would be a lethal text that breaks the person's mind so that they are incapable of describing the text (or anything else, depending on the story.)
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                                They can use antimemetics for a start. Basically ideas that make themselves difficult to share.

                                The most powerful antimemes are forgotten as soon as you learn about them.

                                They have antimemetic drugs that can be given to an individual to make them forget things.



                                There was also "The Woodvale Incident"



                                A tale of how the SCP Foundation managed to keep out of the Cold War when the USA demanded that the Foundation hand over several SCPs, sites, and staff so as to have an edge over the USSR.



                                Finally, they can also just dispose of people that they aren't able to silence. They are not a hugely ethical organization.






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                                • The most extreme example would be a lethal text that breaks the person's mind so that they are incapable of describing the text (or anything else, depending on the story.)
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                                They can use antimemetics for a start. Basically ideas that make themselves difficult to share.

                                The most powerful antimemes are forgotten as soon as you learn about them.

                                They have antimemetic drugs that can be given to an individual to make them forget things.



                                There was also "The Woodvale Incident"



                                A tale of how the SCP Foundation managed to keep out of the Cold War when the USA demanded that the Foundation hand over several SCPs, sites, and staff so as to have an edge over the USSR.



                                Finally, they can also just dispose of people that they aren't able to silence. They are not a hugely ethical organization.






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                                They can use antimemetics for a start. Basically ideas that make themselves difficult to share.

                                The most powerful antimemes are forgotten as soon as you learn about them.

                                They have antimemetic drugs that can be given to an individual to make them forget things.



                                There was also "The Woodvale Incident"



                                A tale of how the SCP Foundation managed to keep out of the Cold War when the USA demanded that the Foundation hand over several SCPs, sites, and staff so as to have an edge over the USSR.



                                Finally, they can also just dispose of people that they aren't able to silence. They are not a hugely ethical organization.







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                                • The most extreme example would be a lethal text that breaks the person's mind so that they are incapable of describing the text (or anything else, depending on the story.)
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                                • The most extreme example would be a lethal text that breaks the person's mind so that they are incapable of describing the text (or anything else, depending on the story.)
                                  – Green
                                  52 mins ago















                                The most extreme example would be a lethal text that breaks the person's mind so that they are incapable of describing the text (or anything else, depending on the story.)
                                – Green
                                52 mins ago




                                The most extreme example would be a lethal text that breaks the person's mind so that they are incapable of describing the text (or anything else, depending on the story.)
                                – Green
                                52 mins ago

















                                 

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