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Re:The Edited Latecomer’s Guide to Crypto by throw0101a on Friday March 25, 2022 @04:56PM (#30806970)
The source (etymology) of the phrase is a play on words:

* "grass roots" support is an 'authentic' community response on an issue

* AstroTurf® is an artificial playing surface used in some sports facilities (especially indoor ones), instead of a one made from real grass

So "astroturfing" is the creation of an 'artificial community response'.

Re:The Edited Latecomer’s Guide to Crypto by jjtheblunt on Friday March 25, 2022 @07:20PM (#30807913)
that makes sense. thank you.