I realise that this message, indeed this thread, can be associated with negative and fear based reaction. I do feel strongly that it is a discussion that needs to happen.
I therefore wish to take the extra step of blessing it in the light and in the love of the one infinite creator - appealing for positive guidance and protection for all those who read.
I think from an OPSEC point of view, the Sydney gathering had the advantage of being one meeting. Repeat events up the stakes. The idea is not to draw attention, so the same people gathering again, run increasing chances of getting noticed.
Since no real focussed intent has really come yet there is probably less to be concerned about. The time when we really need to up our game is when the groups move beyond information (and energy) exchange to making decisions and acting. This can be as simple as further meeting arrangements to actual high level commitments to building retreats, group manifestation etc.
Surveilance can be done lots of ways including but not limited to:
1) Internet activity (email, forum posting, chat systems, skype etc)
2) Cellular activity (phone/SMS/WiFi)
3) Camera based monitoring (which in Sydney is pretty extensive)
4) Satellite
5) Non-physical surveilance
Traffic analysis will reveal both the groups and the influencers. I imaging that the next step will be infiltration or more targeted surveilance, followed by deliberate attempts to distort and disharmonise any successfull progress that a group demonstrates.
The safest way to proceed, is to keep the groups small. Best case no more than three.
The new paradigm books recommend reviewing the film "Enemy of the state"
In continued and lasting light
A..