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[-] mecfs@lemmy.world 37 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months 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@lemmy.world 17 points 6 months ago

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

[-] mecfs@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

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

[-] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 9 points 6 months ago

As soon as a social media becomes popular they'll be there.

[-] Serinus@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months 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.

[-] mecfs@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago

I hate being disabled and unable to leave my bed.

I wish I could interact with people in real life…

this post was submitted on 10 Jun 2024
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