Remember my first official post? It had my essential questions, and I wrote them on the bus to Math Team. Looking back, I've answered almost all of them now.
What social changes have occurred due to flash mobs?
The internet has increased mass communication, especially since the development of mobile phones with internet.
What social trends caused flash mobs?
They were actually caused by Bill Wasik.
How has society evolved the flash mob?
They have become a form of art and expression, but also a form of advertisement and a way to get ideas out to a large group.
What are their legal implications?
If they are the violent ones that rob people, then a lot. If not, you are actually protected under the First Amendment. However, if they get out of control, then there can be some possible noise and disturbance violations.
What kinds of flash mobs are most successful? Least successful?
The dance and battle flash mobs are very successful. The game and choral are not as successful.
What can cause success? Failure?
A flash mob that is too small or too big can cause failure. Not having control can cause failure. Not having a good network can cause failure. Equipment can cause failure. Success is all of the failures being avoided and a little bit of luck.
What is an ideal size for a flash mob?
A good flash mob will have a size that fits the location and activity. You don't want to break your venue.
How long do they take to plan?
They can take months to plan the dancing kind, but ones like freeze can take a couple weeks of networking.
How many people are needed to organize the ideal number of people?
FMA does it with two people at the top, and they organize people under them as well as participants. Bill Wasik worked alone.