They have a bunch of free time, and way too much access to the internet. And probably a Cheetos addiction.
4chan didn't used to be a bunch of activists... it's sad really. The day a bunch of Anonymi gathered to for the first "Scientology Raid" was the day 4chan died.
The Apollo 11 mission was mankind walking to the edge of the Earth and telling the universe to go fuck itself. We go where we please, when we please.