• @mecfsOP
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    17 days ago

    Ever wonder why mainstream social media feeds were filled with right wing content, and far right comments? Or why left-wing communities get hijacked by people saying you should not vote, or only vote for super far left pro-russia parties.

    Behold the “Russian Web Brigades” https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_web_brigades

    To avert suspicions, the users sandwich political remarks between neutral articles on travelling, cooking and pets.[25] They overwhelm comment sections of media to render meaningful dialogue impossible.[39][40]

    This is why I left reddit. I would say 1 in 10 accounts is one of these. It is crazy.

    • @Serinus
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      1717 days ago

      They’re here too. Not in the same numbers, but they’re here.

      • @mecfsOP
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        417 days ago

        Is there any state backed keyboard army free social media? :(

        • @Serinus
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          317 days ago

          Maybe if some government makes one that confirms identity and has penalties for allowing others to post on your account. But, you know, there’s a whole host of other issues with that.

          • @mecfsOP
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            317 days ago

            I hate being disabled and unable to leave my bed.

            I wish I could interact with people in real life…