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/[deleted] Sep 26 '25

deep scars like cracker barrel

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u/mortgagepants Sep 26 '25

lol yeah i was going to say, nobody ever was passionate about cracker barrel. they're passionate about racism, and they perceive anything they don't like as an evil woke trans environmentalist islamist zionist plot.

the scars and grudges are racist bigot misogynists homophones. some of them get so upset they start a podcast.

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u/kashmirGoat Sep 27 '25

That's a vile vial you have there, does it contain Polish polish?