Hacked Emails Reveal Russian Astroturfing Program 153
gotfork writes "Quoting The Guardian: 'A pro-Kremlin group runs a network of internet trolls, seeks to buy flattering coverage of Vladimir Putin and hatches plans to discredit opposition activists and media, according to private emails allegedly hacked by a group calling itself the Russian arm of Anonymous.' While a similar program has operated in China for a long time, and some commentators have suggested that a similar program exists in Russia, this is the first confirmation."
Nooo. Really? (Score:5, Funny)
All those action hero images of Putin weren't real?
My faith in mankind is ruined.
In Soviet Russia internet trolls YOU!
In Soviet Russia... (Score:5, Funny)
The horror! (Score:5, Funny)
I am disgusted to discover that a politician would hire people to say nice things about them and bad things about their opponents. This must stop at once.
Never in the USA (Score:5, Funny)
This could never happen in the USA.
Re:Darn it. (Score:2, Funny)
I read that as "astrosurfing program" and it sounded a lot better than a couple of hired goons shilling for Uncle Vlad. Oh well...
The word on the street is that you abuse houseplants and extort cheese from small rodents.
I wish to express outrage over this bad reporting (Score:5, Funny)
This poor news coverage by _SLASHDOT_ is clearly aimed at making the Russian People's leader look bad to this _AMERICAN_ audience. As a Russian _MAN_ aged _32_, I can conclusively state that Mr. Putin has been a blessing to my country. I look forward to his continuing to lead us throught _2012_ and in the future.
Signed,
_MyLongNickName_
Re:In Soviet Russia... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:The horror! (Score:5, Funny)
Basically, you should take everything and everyone online with a grain of salt (including me!).
I bet the Salt Manufacturer's Association paid you to say that...