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I wouldn't be surprised if some of these accounts are psyops, but the majority are probably just grifters exploiting X's revenue sharing system. We've already s
by jsheard 11mo ago
I wouldn't be surprised if some of these accounts are psyops, but the majority are probably just grifters exploiting X's revenue sharing system. We've already seen that play out on Facebook where users in developing countries would spam low-effort, high-engagement content to make money. That might mean posting political rage-bait or producing AI-generated Shrimp Jesus pictures (amen), it's just down to whatever gets the clicks this week.
- superxpro12 11mo agoIn any case, it's manufacturing immoral and violent sentiment to the detriment of society. Why should we allow such things to percolate? What benefit is this providing to society?
- jsheard 11mo agoThere's no benefit to society, but revshare abuse differs in that it's self-inflicted by the platforms. They can make it go away by not rewarding that behaviour.
- consumer451 11mo agoWhy not both? Psyops that cover their own costs sound pretty neat! Just imagine... your target country is so sloppy and greedy that it monetizes its own destruction. I believe one of the top three most murderous tyrants of the previous century had a quote about this very thing!
- parineum 11mo agoBecause you're not the morality police and speech isn't violence.