It should be an example for mass mobilization protests. The anonymity of the masks is a great idea as it allows the masses to speak with one voice and not be afraid. Marching in a protest today can be a very scary ordeal (between pepper spray, billy clubs, facial recognition software, and possible internment). I unfortunately have been to protests where masks were not "tolerated". (it makes it more difficult for them to take pictures and force coercion through surveillance). I hope that more protest groups use the Fawksian masks to represent the voice of the citizenry (or vox populi) as a whole. The masks also do not immediately put law enforcement on the defense as quick as a hundred marchers with helmets and bandanas (suggesting trouble to come). Never underestimate the power of simple, elegant, civility.