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Re:'A place of joy': why scientists are joining the rush to ... by Philpax on Sunday November 24, 2024 @07:24AM (#42227584)
The bots pay monthly for a blue checkmark so that they're promoted to the top of the replies. A small cost does not appear to have been a meaningful disincentive, especially when scammers can easily make that money back and political operatives can easily bankroll that.
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Re:'A place of joy': why scientists are joining the rush to ... by slater on Sunday November 24, 2024 @11:33AM (#42228735)
Ah, well… y’see that’s where heavy moderation and bans would come in to play, and uhhh…
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