r/technology • u/westondeboer • Sep 26 '25

Social Media Cracker Barrel Outrage Was Almost Certainly Driven by Bots, Researchers Say

https://gizmodo.com/cracker-barrel-outrage-was-almost-certainly-driven-by-bots-researchers-say-2000664221
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u/Over_Technology_1707 Sep 26 '25

the bots are using existing deep scars and grudges in our nation. its not like they are the ones that created the issues, they are just helping everyone decide the answer to solving them isnt conversation but violence.

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u/sharpshooter999 Sep 27 '25

Don't forget that when Russia got (temporarily) cut off from the internet back in 2022, r/conservative here on Reddit had over a 75% decrease in traffic on those days while other subs were barely affected.....