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Operation Clambake, also referred to by its Web address, Xenu.net, is a Web site and Norway-based non-profit organization, launched in 1996, that publishes criticism of the Church of Scientology. It is owned and maintained by Andreas Heldal-Lund, who has stated that he supports the rights of all people to practice Scientology or any religion. Operation Clambake has referred to the Church of Scientology as "a vicious and dangerous cult that masquerades as a religion". The Web site includes texts of petitions, news articles, exposés, and primary source documents. The site has been ranked as high as the second spot in Google searches for the term "Scientology". The term for the organization refers both to a traditional clam bake, as well as the notion from L. Ron Hubbard's Scientology: A History of Man that humans follow a "genetic line" which includes clams, and that the psychological problems afflicting humans are impacted by past experiences. The domain name Xenu.net is a reference to the character Xenu from secretive "OT III" Scientology documents. In 1996, the site was one of the first locations on the internet to host secret Scientology documents pertaining to Xenu and OT III. Shortly thereafter, the Church of Scientology attempted to get this material removed from Operation Clambake and other internet sites, through letters written by counsel, and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. After receiving a DMCA takedown notice, Google removed many Xenu.net pages from its indexes, which decreased the site's page rank in searches for "Scientology". This inspired Google to contribute to the Chilling Effects archive, informing others about material missing from Google indexes due to DMCA takedown notices and other legal threats. Operation Clambake has been consulted by news media organizations and other groups for information on Scientology and related organizations. Dateline NBC cited the organization in a 1998 investigative journalism piece, as have other publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and the Associated Press. Xenu.net has been included as required reading in a New York University course on "Copyright and Censorship", and in 2003 webmaster Andreas Heldal-Lund received the 2003 Leipzig Human Rights Award by the European-American Citizens Committee for Human Rights and Religious Freedom in the USA, an organization opposed to the Church of Scientology. |
![Former Executive Speaks Out Against Scientology Controversial following faces harsh criticism from a former high-ranking member. 6th Jan 2012 abc NEWS Original VIDEO: abcnews.go.com Awesome Village Voice coverage from Tony Ortega: blogs.villagevoice.com Sample of other mainstream newsmedia 1st-4th Jan 2012...... Mainstream national UK newsmedia..... Scientologists go to war over 'tyrannical' leader The Times (UK). In print or via subscription. 3rd Jan 2012 ocmb.xenu.net Scientologist rallies followers against leader in leaked email Debbie Cook says emphasis on fundraising under David Miscavige is betrayal of founder L Ron Hubbard's beliefs The Guardian (UK). by Peter Walker. 3rd Jan 2012 www.guardian.co.uk Scientologists in feud over 'tyrannical' leader [*they later edited out the quoted word 'tyrannical' from the headline. Pussies.] The Church of Scientology has been rocked by accusations from one of its senior executives that the religion is becoming a hollow moneymaking machine run by an autocrat. The Telegraph (UK). 3rd Jan 2012 www.telegraph.co.uk *www.telegraph.co.uk What will the Thetans say? Top Scientologist launches rebellion over church leader's 'alterations and violations' Debbie Cook sends shock email denouncing chairman David Miscavige to 12000 worshippers The Daily Mail (UK). by Graham Smith. 3rd Jan 2012 www.dailymail.co.uk Conflict at the heart of Scientology is exposed in bitter email outburst Clergy member's letter to 12000 followers attacks church <b>...</b>](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HLXgOewffko/0.jpg)
![Ex-scientologist Valeska Paris alleges imprisonment by cult leader David Miscavige. An Australian woman has alleged she spent years imprisoned on the Church of Scientology's cruise ship, The Freewinds. ABC Lateline (Australia) Broadcast 28th Nov 2011, Reporter: Steve Cannane ABC News Article & Video: www.abc.net.au Latleine Video & Transcript: www.abc.net.au ALI MOORE, PRESENTER: An Australian resident has told Lateline the Church of Scientology imprisoned her on its cruise ship, The Freewinds. Valeska Paris says the Church of Scientology's leader, David Miscavige, sent her to the ship when she was 18 to prevent her mother taking her away from Scientology. Ms Paris says she ended up being on the ship for 12 years and was unable to leave The Freewinds for the first six years without an escort. She's described the Church's leader as a psychopath and says he should be put on trial. [...] *correction: Source update. Age was 18 not 17. (as if that made it any better!) Another report from 9News "A Current Affair"... www.youtube.com ----------------------------------------- Operation Clambake. Undressing Scientology since 1996: This story: ocmb.xenu.net *New: Valeska's Sister. Melissa, tells her story too: ocmb.xenu.net (forced to marry at 16) Help bring down a cult today and join the OCMB message board! We promise we won't imprison you! :)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GG8fti9IKwk/0.jpg)
![High ranking scientologist Debbie Cook says her church is getting greedy. Accuses leader David Miscavige of hoarding a $1billion fortune. News links for 1st-4th Jan........ Awesome Village Voice coverage from Tony Ortega: blogs.villagevoice.com Mainstream national UK newsmedia..... Scientologists go to war over 'tyrannical' leader The Times (UK). In print or via subscription. 3rd Jan 2012 ocmb.xenu.net Scientologist rallies followers against leader in leaked email Debbie Cook says emphasis on fundraising under David Miscavige is betrayal of founder L Ron Hubbard's beliefs The Guardian (UK). by Peter Walker. 3rd Jan 2012 www.guardian.co.uk Scientologists in feud over 'tyrannical' leader [*they later edited out the quoted word 'tyrannical' from the headline. Pussies.] The Church of Scientology has been rocked by accusations from one of its senior executives that the religion is becoming a hollow moneymaking machine run by an autocrat. The Telegraph (UK). 3rd Jan 2012 www.telegraph.co.uk *www.telegraph.co.uk What will the Thetans say? Top Scientologist launches rebellion over church leader's 'alterations and violations' Debbie Cook sends shock email denouncing chairman David Miscavige to 12000 worshippers The Daily Mail (UK). by Graham Smith. 3rd Jan 2012 www.dailymail.co.uk Conflict at the heart of Scientology is exposed in bitter email outburst Clergy member's letter to 12000 followers attacks church leader's 'obsession' with money The Independent (UK) by Guy Adams. 04th <b>...</b>](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3PKIyT819ss/0.jpg)
![Former Scientology exec claims abusive treatment from leader David Miscavige KABC7 2/15/2012 abclocal.go.com abclocal.go.com LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Southern California is home to the largest community of Scientologists in the world, according to a church spokesperson. The Church of Scientology, which is famously private and protective of their inner workings, maintains their main base of operations in Hollywood. But its international headquarters, also known as the "International Base," is in Riverside County. What allegedly happened inside that compound near Hemet is being called into sharp focus because of a lawsuit making its way through the courts. Debbie Cook, a former Scientology executive, is being sued for breach of contract for criticizing the church in an email after she signed an agreement promising to remain silent. Last week, she took the stand in a San Antonio courthouse and testified about what she said happened on the property near Hemet in trailers she called "The Hole." "There's a place called 'The Hole,' the windows were barred, the one entrance was guarded by security 24 hours a day," she said on the witness stand. For 17 years, Cook was Captain of the church's Flag Service Organization, which is Scientology's spiritual Mecca in Clearwater, Fla. [...more in article link...] Related content - Cult's responses: Scientology spokeswoman responds to claims on Feb. 10 abclocal.go.com Read Church of Scientology International statement on Feb. 15 abclocal.go <b>...</b>](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZGavaJRNiUs/0.jpg)
