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That is not what "astroturf" means.

• pdelbarba 9y ago
  "Astroturfing is the practice of masking the sponsors of a message or organization (e.g., political, advertising, religious or public relations) to make it appear as though it originates from and is supported by a grassroots participant(s)" So pushing articles on HN and other outlets doesn't qualify I guess?