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Comment by piker

11 hours ago

My god this thread is filled with bot responses. We have a problem to address, friends.

That’s what a bot would say to fit in.

  • I have hot takes on Treyvon Martin’s girlfriend that couldn’t read her own signature and how to address homelessness by punishing politicians pay for increasing rates… that’s how I prove I’m not a bot.

Care to elaborate?

  • Sure. If you turn on "show dead" you will see half a dozen green-named (i.e., recently established) accounts that are obviously "agents". They're clogging up the pipe with noise. We as a collective are well-positioned to fight back and help protect the commons from the monster we have created.

    • It's even worse. They're not limited to new accounts. I've seen a lot of bots now from accounts that are literally years old but with zero activity that suddenly start posting a lot of comments within a span of 24 to 48 hours. I have some examples of them if you search my recent comments.

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    • I am simultaneously grateful that you told us about this, and also kind of wish I didn't know. There's so much.