TAMPA, Fla. -- The Occupy Tampa movement isn't just using the streets to protest anymore.
They're now in malls and stores, specifically targeting Apple products. But does that cross the line between trying to make a difference and interfering in customer's lives?
Some say it does.
More than a dozen from Occupy Tampa laid down inside the Apple Store at International Plaza and at Best Buy on Dale Mabry on Monday night. Protestors say they were trying to represent the bodies of 14 Chinese Apple workers who they say committed suicide due to miserable working conditions.
"We're calling it a "die-in." It's kind of a symbolic way to show people that people are dying for the sake of these products," said Felix Dockhand.
"We wanted to make sure that people had that visual of seeing people die," Mark Propper said.
Apple wouldn't comment on the protest, but did defend its factories, telling 10 News through a statement, "We insist that all of our suppliers provide safe working conditions, treat workers with dignity and respect, and use environmentally responsible manufacturing processes."
But some questions are being raised about the Flash mob style of protest used. Critics took to the Occupy Tampa Facebook page, with one writing, "I understand the point, but this was not the right way to do it. Don't ANNOY people. EDUCATE them."
Another posted, "You all have seriously strayed from what the movement started out as."
Protesters, though, defended their actions.
"I think that makes it much more conducive to getting a message out because it takes people by surprise. It's just a really powerful way of doing it in my opinion," Dockhand said.
After leaving the Apple Store, the Occupiers also walked through the mall together, making their presence known by chanting, "All night! All day! Occupy Tampa Bay!"
An Apple spokesperson did say they have been targeted by other Occupy groups around the country, but she wasn't aware of a protest quite like this one.
Protesters didn't rule out a future trip to a store or mall.
"We have a couple more actions planned," Dockhand said.
But they aren't saying where, in hopes of keeping the element of surprise.