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That term bot conflates at least three distinct meanings. Not sure how blocking the API would affect #2 or #3
1) Automated accounts probably using the APU that are run by a program to post content. Can be benign. Here's an example:
https://twitter.com/happyautomata/
2) Large accounts that push a particular point of view, often state sponsored, run in teams. Does not need an API. Here's an example:
https://twitter.com/sprintermonitor
3) Small accounts run by a team that respond in replies to push or disrupt a particular agenda. Often state sponsored. Example I suspect:
https://twitter.com/UpChaamba/with_replies
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That term bot conflates at least three distinct meanings. Not sure how blocking the API would affect #2 or #3
1) Automated accounts probably using the APU that are run by a program to post content. Can be benign. Here's an example:
https://twitter.com/happyautomata/
2) Large accounts that push a particular point of view, often state sponsored, run in teams. Does not need an API. Here's an example:
https://twitter.com/sprintermonitor
3) Small accounts run by a team that respond in replies to push or disrupt a particular agenda. Often state sponsored. Example I suspect:
https://twitter.com/UpChaamba/with_replies