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Does Reddit have an astroturfing problem? What the data suggests

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  1. 0xy · · focus · HN ↗
    Yes, yes it does. There's astroturfing of every variety: political, brands, image rehab, you name it.

    Just look at how often Bill Gates gets glazing articles posted which receive suspicious rankings. None of the comments mention the Epstein-sized elephants in the room.

    Politics is even worse, and it's useless as a platform for taking political temperature. Numerous companies openly admit to this activity and Reddit has never commented on this practice.

    1. ChrisRR · · focus · HN ↗
      Damn I haven't seen a Bill Gates conspiracy theory in a long time. What a throwback
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