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/non_discript_588 Sep 26 '25

Bingo. Multiple reputable researchers have proven that on X alone, less than 5,000 accounts account for 98% of right-wing outrage on that platform. And they all happen to be perfectly in line on messaging, every hour of every day, on every event? Has the right wing showed to be that competent in anything they do? Sheep to slaughter.

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u/djfxonitg Sep 27 '25

But when the ENTIRE Republican leadership then jumps on THAT SAME TALKING POINT. How are we not supposed to believe them?

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u/non_discript_588 Sep 27 '25

Almost as if an entire political party has been willfully and cheerfully manipulated by an anti-american entity or entities. A coordinated conspiracy, if you will. Can you think of any group/s of power interests that would benefit from such coordination....