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Could you quantify some of your assertions, so I can better understand your perspective? I'm not looking for sources and serious analysis, but just looking for
by edmundsauto 7y ago
Could you quantify some of your assertions, so I can better understand your perspective? I'm not looking for sources and serious analysis, but just looking for more precise numbers. What % of posts do you think are manipulated? How much worse has that number gotten over time?
- cwkoss 7y agoI think state actors would be best served by making bots to upvote comments that serve their needs rather than directly commenting their position. Ballpark, I'd estimate 1% of comments on sensitive topics, but 20% of votes on these topics are done with purpose of intentionally misleading the public.
- Canada 7y agoIt was satire, I was only kidding. As of this time I believe about 0% of posts here are manipulated. It's not to say we're not all exposed to propaganda and spin all the time, just that HN is not a forum that makes sense to target - it's too small.