What began as a simple movement online to resist the addition of Flickr's new video feature has spiraled into a day designated as a global feast of doughnuts.

After Flickr rolled out a feature that introduced video to the popular photo sharing site, thousands of Flickr members protested the service by signing petitions and joining groups like No Video On Flickr. A facetious group called We Demand Doughnuts Group, emerged calling for free doughnuts as a way to mock the demands of the anti-video crusaders. The group mockingly stated "If we get 20,000 people to join the group Flickr will be forced to give us free donuts!"

And oddly enough, Flickr has conceded on the doughnuts, though just over 2,500 members have joined the group. "We at FlickrHQ have heard of your noble efforts and seek to answer your cries for justice," said Matthew Rothenberg, a Flickr employee, in the group's discussion board. Rothenberg has promised to buy treats for Flickr members who meet at a pre-designated shop in San Francisco on April 16.

Though Flickr is only planning on giving away free doughnuts in San Francisco, Flickr users around the world from Washington, DC to the United Kindgom are organizing meet-ups to gather and partake in the sugary snack.

Photo: Flickr/Squeakyrat

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