> Manipulation implies that you're lying to people No it means you are trying to change their behavior, usually in an unscrupulous way. These ads aren't lying

> Manipulation implies that you're lying to people No it means you are trying to change their behavior, usually in an unscrupulous way. These ads aren't lying. But they are certainly pushing a narrative. Which at best, is normalizing the violent actions taken. And at worst, is recruiting people for that cause.