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I realize this is an MT forum, but you shouldn't assume that everyone - sm

Posted: Jul 11th, 2018 - 2:52 pm In Reply to: I see you still don't - get it either.

who posts here doesn't "understand computers, the Internet, and the deviousness that goes on."

Let's assume that it was a Russian bot movement. What would be the signs of that? Wouldn't the media be able to prove that these are Russian bots?

This is the part where I would expect you to say the bots are too devious to be detected. But isn't it also your contention that we DID detect Russian bot activity previously in 2016? If that's the case, it should be very easy to prove Russian bot activity now.

On the other side, let's assume that undetectable devious Russian bots are involved in amplifying the #WalkAway movement, in effect making "10 into 1000" or 1 into 100, if you do the math. How would you prove this?

It's easy. Pick 10 people at random citing #WalkAway and click through Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube account. If they're a Russian bot they wouldn't have any history there. They certainly wouldn't have a history of being a Dem previously. Picking 10 people at random is the key. If only 1 in 100 is truly a real person, then 9-10 (it's really more like all 10, but you might get lucky) of the random people you pick won't have any significant history of interaction with others.

I think it's safe to assume that all of the Dem media outlets would want nothing more than to prove #WalkAway is a Russian bot conspiracy. So why aren't they doing this simple experiment and publishing their results?

By now everyone should realize that bots can make a hashtag trend, but they can't write testimonials, videos, and create a history of meaningful activity.

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No, the #WalkAwayMmovement isn't run by Russian bots - but it is a major threat to the Democratic Party (Views: 537, 2018-07-11, 11:12 am)
- They’re not taking it seriously until its too late. They're - still at it, calling it a "bot" Kremlin (Views: 290, 2018-07-11, 11:15 am)
  - I hope they do ignore it until it's too late. Some people - don't believe anything unless they (Views: 225, 2018-07-11, 1:08 pm)
    - Let them stay in their bubble. - nm (Views: 285, 2018-07-11, 1:09 pm)
      - and we'll let you stay in - your bubble. nm (Views: 296, 2018-07-11, 2:10 pm)
- Thank you so much for posting this article. - I am walking away from Dems. (Views: 296, 2018-07-11, 11:41 am)
  - I would do some actual research before you - do that. People still don't (Views: 330, 2018-07-11, 12:07 pm)
    - What reasons are there to stay with Dems? - sm (Views: 326, 2018-07-11, 2:21 pm)
      - I don't tell people who to support. That is up - to you. I just said you (Views: 279, 2018-07-11, 2:48 pm)
    - I've seen the guy interviewed on TV. He's no bot! - Person to whom you responded. (Views: 295, 2018-07-11, 8:16 pm)
- I say you're wrong. Nobody said there isn't - some real people on there (Views: 328, 2018-07-11, 12:02 pm)
- IMHO there is no such of a thing frankly - made up or not made up (Views: 297, 2018-07-11, 12:06 pm)
  - There are actually some people in the movement - but not to the degree (Views: 252, 2018-07-11, 12:17 pm)
- There's an easier way to show that it's not run by bots... - Check the divisiveness. sm (Views: 284, 2018-07-11, 1:23 pm)
  - I see you still don't - get it either. (Views: 277, 2018-07-11, 1:46 pm)
    - I realize this is an MT forum, but you shouldn't assume that everyone - sm
      - I'll let you do that. I don't have those type - of accounts. (Views: 273, 2018-07-11, 3:13 pm)
        Was I just lectured about "not getting it" by someone who doesn't - use social media? LOL! sm (Views: 330, 2018-07-11, 4:32 pm)
        You were. There's a reason why people - stay off social media. (Views: 303, 2018-07-11, 4:53 pm)
        With that admission, I believe my work here is done. :) - Good day to you. nm (Views: 344, 2018-07-11, 5:18 pm)
        Are you saying you can't prove your claim? I - guess my work is done here too. nm (Views: 329, 2018-07-11, 5:29 pm)
        No. You don't seem to get it. - Different poster. (Views: 262, 2018-07-11, 8:25 pm)
        No, not the OP but #walkaway also means from someone - who just wants to argue. (Views: 351, 2018-07-12, 2:32 am)
      - Remember, they called the Tea Party "astro turf" and it really - was a grassroots small govt movement. (Views: 329, 2018-07-11, 3:23 pm)