The problem is that because the group is not centralized and they have no overarching organization, it causes problems as certain groups use the antifa movement to represent their own ideals. Here in Philly recently there's been a problem with professed antifa members who hold anarcho-capitalist beliefs going through working class neighborhoods and vandalizing cars, homes, and businesses.
Generally I renounce violence when it comes to protest movements, though I'm fine with defending yourself and others directly from attacks. But when people carry antifa banners and vandalize neighborhoods and act violently it's pretty ridiculous, especially in an extremely liberal city where a large majority of residents are minorities, not white supremacists.
To that, I'll add that antifas where have used violence, threats and intimidation to shut down harmless metal concerts. They even harassed concertgoers at their own hotel, some of which were PoC. There was even a list of metal bands "to avoid" that was being circulated, which featured tons of non-political, non-NS bands. It was ridiculous.
I support antifa causes and even methods... so long as
their targets are actual fascists. Punching Richard Spencer and the Charlottesville marchers, take down confederate statues, and all that jazz: cool. I'm with you. Vandalizing unrelated stores (because "grr capitalism" or whatever) or shutting down non-political music concerts? Not cool, fuck off.
"Everyone is antifa as long as you hate fascism" is a really dumb statement that muddies the waters around a movement that's relatively new to US politics, so I'd encourage people to stop dropping that one.
Not everyone who supports a republic is a Republican. Not everyone who likes living is pro-life. Not everyone who likes living in a society is a socialist. Not everyone opposed to fascism is antifa.
I think antifa is an important force for good, but their tactics can be criticized on a case-by-case basis. But their role in Charlottesville is 100% "good shit" as far as I know.
This.
Dude, you serious with this shit?
While I wouldn't denounce the entire movement myself, what they're saying about metal concerts is true, and it's certainly bullshit.
I wonder if this shit happens only when they run out of targets to attack. Fascists and nazis are not exactly common in my city, they don't have actual nazis to protest so they grasp at straws to find enemies? IDK
), I really had the wrong association with that tag. 
