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Does Reddit have an astroturfing problem? What the data suggests

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  1. asksomeoneelse · · focus · HN ↗
    Niche topics like linux feel somewhat safe from bots. But the last time I checked the more popular subs.. yikes..

    When I see 2-weeks old account "Incendiary-Leg-8592" responding to a post by another weeks old user "Pivotal-Kitchen-0498", I have a hard time believing they are humans behind them.

    1. jmuguy · · focus · HN ↗
      I'll bet there's a browser extension to hide comments and posts from those auto generated user names. Like maybe you end up not seeing something interesting because someone used a throwaway account, but otherwise I don't really care what someone has to say that can't even be bothered to pick a name.
      1. FlowingRiver · · focus · HN ↗
        Maybe isn't of hiding, it can colour highlight it. At least then, you have some potential context.
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