Facebook reveals Russian troll content, shuts down 135 IRA accounts

Re:Facebook reveals Russian troll content, shuts down 135 IR... by petepete on Tuesday April 03, 2018 @06:44PM (#16750109)

Thanks for this.

Reusing already-prominent acronyms gets really confusing although I know often it's unintentional.

Many Americans won't know who the IRA were/are, but in the UK (and probably the rest of Europe) it's common knowledge and burnt in.

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Re:Facebook reveals Russian troll content, shuts down 135 IR... by delerio on Tuesday April 03, 2018 @07:37PM (#16750481)

I'm american and remember some high profile movies that featured them. Then again, I'm almost 30. I thought it was common knowledge among many who the IRA were, even among americans.

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Re:Facebook reveals Russian troll content, shuts down 135 IR... by cirgue on Wednesday April 04, 2018 @12:10AM (#16751823)

I think IRA is common knowledge in the US, at least it's well-known by anyone over ~40.

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Re:Facebook reveals Russian troll content, shuts down 135 IR... by PHGamer on Tuesday April 03, 2018 @07:05PM (#16750255)

id say middle age and older people would. they were shown in various movies during the 90s but yea. younger people probably think of the IRA savings account.

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Re:Facebook reveals Russian troll content, shuts down 135 IR... by apotheothesomai on Tuesday April 03, 2018 @07:49PM (#16750558)

We middle-aged folks also remember some big bombing incidents executed by the IRA. The IRA is still referenced in the news now and then.

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