Social media in the 2016 election

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(10-19-2016, 09:24 AM)Belsnickel Wrote: In regards to this discussion, no, there is no difference. The manipulation of public opinion with misinformation is what we are discussing here, and all of those things are being used to do so. They are tools for manipulating public opinion. One is not better than the other from an ethical standpoint and whether this will continue to be the norm, which is what this discussion is about.

Also, thanks for the laugh. The centipedes being knowledgeable was hilarious. Don't get me wrong, there is a lack of knowledge all along the political spectrum. I just laugh at those that think their side actually has a better understanding of it than the other as I watch them all suckle at the teat of elite influence.

No - that's wasn't literal, I was using a metaphor to draw a parallel. The phone center analogy was grading the 3 groups (bots, paid CTR, and pro bono centipedes) on their trolling. Centipedes are the professional trolls.


EDIT

The analogy was solely intended to further explain me saying, "Millions of people do it for Trump for free for the love of trolling and the fun of jumping on a high energy, anti- establishment movement. Me being one of those people. And it has been widely effective."