Indeed, judging by the response it seems like a very successful protest (aside from the reports of lost NGO files.)
Not something I’d have done, but I understand the idea.
About half of the comments here appear to be.
Are they? I don't see surprise: I see people defending the action (to some degree), but I can't find a single case of anyone who is surprised at people reacting negatively to it.
I suppose condescending smugness can read like surprise in certain cases.