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A lot of debate has been happening among protesters regarding their tactics today, particularly 「裝修」 (“refurbishment” of pro-Beijing businesses) and 「私了」(physically engaging people who confront or attack them on the street). This post has won close to 10,000 upvotes. 
In it, the author warns against becoming Yellow Vests or Red Guards in the eyes of the world: “Constantly stepping up the damage more will only aid our opponents’ propaganda” and jeopardise the passing of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act in the United States Congress.
There’s been pushback and everyone stresses they stand by the「不割蓆」ethos of never “severing ties” or forming factions. But the top comments consistently agree they need to “be humble,” remember Edward Leung’s words about being motivated by hate, and never become Red Guards.
In this Telegram poll, 77% of the over 11,000 respondents agree to put “refurbishment” work on a temporary hiatus—for at least seven days, during which time the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act is expected to come to a vote in the United Sates Congress.
