Would /r/conspiracy be interested in a detailed post about Sockpuppet/Bot shilling from a InfoSec person?
83 2015-06-18 by [deleted]
Writing this to see if people would even be interested. The idea of mass shilling is something I have looked into and have my own views that I can detail in a tech sense that will, IMO, paint a clearer picture on the severity of the situation rather than what we simply read from 1 article. If people are interested I can get working, if not, no worries.
EDIT: So it seems there is support for this. I will plan it out and start working on it. Note: I don't want to make a shitty post. I want this to be something that can be referenced in the future as well as give some people a better TECHNICAL understanding of what is happening and why its happening a certain way.
One other thing... a user asked for me to post a 'shill bot' and while I make no claims of having one, I can post something that is essentially that. That being said, I am already going to assume I will get shadowbanned for posting it and the post removed - so I will ask a mod on here if its okay to do this as I don't want to hurt /r/conspiracy or have the other information warriors cherry pick this as a way of painting this sub or its readers in a negative light.
21 comments
14 Bagatell_ 2015-06-18
I would be most disappointed if this sub wasn't interested in such a presentation.
13 chslazik 2015-06-18
I'd be very interested.
Strange how there's no there other comments as I feel plenty of others would be interested too.
11 hal77 2015-06-18
I too would be interested. If you could open source the bot as well so that we can see if there is any manipulation at the core level. Not that I don't trust you, but I don't trust anyone or anything without verifiable data.
9 [deleted] 2015-06-18
I'm asking the mods for permission on what I can and cannot post. If they give me the green light yes I will post it on piratebay as well as pastebin.
6 Orlyborly 2015-06-18
Why not just post in on Voat. No permission needed.
10 Flytape 2015-06-18
I would definitely be interested. Looking forward to it.
8 ridestraight 2015-06-18
Get busy!
We're being over run in here!
Thanks, in advance!
7 IanPhlegming 2015-06-18
Yes. Yes. Yes. I man actually know a writer I could connect you with, after you write it, who would be interested in talking with you for a bigger story.
Please write it. Thank you.
5 [deleted] 2015-06-18
If I do a good job I would most definitely be okay with this. It depends on how much I can write and if it gains positive traction. It might end up being a 'no-shit' post to many here - I am not sure. However, I DO want it to be a great post that can be referenced in the future. Maybe I could send a copy to you+your writer for fact check verification before I post. PM me let me know.
I send a PM to the mods to see where exactly my boundaries are insofar as posting this information.
6 timmstastic 2015-06-18
definitely interested.
6 Lo0seR 2015-06-18
There are full time workers at various facilities that do nothing but PR (comment control). Make like a mini documentary, interview the workers, show the facilities they work at, be it Commercial,Govt.,Private Contractors.
5 metabolix 2015-06-18
duh yes!
5 Holofoil 2015-06-18
I'd be interested in this.
5 joe-6pak 2015-06-18
Sure.
I think a lot of people would benefit from a demonstration (or explanation) of just how bot-friendly reddit is.
5 G_Wash1776 2015-06-18
And his account got deleted.
3 plato_thyself 2015-06-18
I am very interested as well. Thanks for taking the time to put something together, these issues are vitally important and many people don't understand how digital PR works.
2 parrhesiaJoe 2015-06-18
You sound like you are approaching it responsibly, so go for it.
1 SleazySnake 2015-06-18
interested party here
1 ridestraight 2015-06-18
Where the hell did OP go?
1 Hell_Awaits_2015 2015-06-18
Bring on the pain. We all know it happens, let's see the proof.
1 Akareyon 2015-06-18
Shill bot? Something like this, but scaled to satisfy more than the needs of a few basement-dwelling kids?