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Re:How Reddit's cofounders built Reddit with an army of fake... by morsch on Thursday June 21, 2012 @06:22AM (#4141254)
You can seed a community without engaging in deceptive practices. At least you could, it may be harder now that some people are doing it. As usual...
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Re:How Reddit's cofounders built Reddit with an army of fake... by seunosewa on Thursday June 21, 2012 @06:39AM (#4141290)
I founded the largest discussion forum in Africa. I seeded it by posting good topics, responding to every topic posted by a newbie, and begging my friends to get active on the site. I believe deceptive practices are not required.
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Re:How Reddit's cofounders built Reddit with an army of fake... by pirer on Thursday June 21, 2012 @07:50AM (#4141496)
That's not what I read...

http://www.seunosewa.com/2012/03/social-network-chicken-and-...

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Re:How Reddit's cofounders built Reddit with an army of fake... by morsch on Thursday June 21, 2012 @09:37AM (#4141895)
That post seems to corroborate what the grandparent says, not contradict it as you claim/imply.
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