I agree with Cerejota Given their propensity for ratings motivated sensationalism caution is necessary when adopting the language used by the media The term vigilante is commonly loaded with negative baggage including high degrees of unlawfulness and vengeance Perhaps some more moderate language is appropriate for the main article such as organised resistance or people who have banded together for mutual protection That said defines vigilante as One who takes or advocates the taking of law enforcement into one s own hands which does seem appropriate in the present context Evidently this issue is not clear cut Talk