Lost!

[sleepyjeff]

Originally Posted by SzczerbiakManiac

Because MiB broke the rules? (just a guess)

I always though The Others did that so they'd look like other (previous) crash survivors. Had the Others approached the Losties dressed in non-tattered clothes, the Losties would certainly wonder how this was possible, start asking questions, and seek them out. When Mr. Friendly broke the illusion, Ben got pissed.

<shrug>

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Because, as Ben proved by admitting he'd never seen Jacob, they only THINK they know what Jacob wants. Likely possibilities are that they were actually being given instructions by MIB rather than Jacob, or that they were receiving instructions for Jacob but Jacob was not honest about his goals and that his protection of them was limited only until such time as protecting them no longer suited his needs.

Sounds pretty good