Revealed: US spy operation that manipulates social media (2011)(guardian.co.uk)

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Revealed: US spy operation that manipulates social media (2011)

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2011/mar/17/us-spy-operation-social-networks

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"The US military is developing software that will let it secretly manipulate social media sites by using fake online personas to influence internet conversations and spread pro-American propaganda."

Anyone reading HN should be aware of this program before accepting comments at face-value. Especially in light of the recent NSA/PRISM leaks. Unfortunately this is the reality of today; and some of the discussions here may be subject to "Operation Earnest Voice" or similar operations.