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Does ANYONE here SERIOUSLY believe that DU is full of paid trolls?
« on: January 04, 2015, 12:02:30 PM »
The troll of Allan Greyson comes to mind...

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Does ANYONE here SERIOUSLY believe that DU is full of paid trolls?
It is no secret that there are people who work for candidates and causes who post on Internet forums to advance their candidates and causes. But there seems to be a suggestion from some quarters that there are a number of people here who either work for corporate interest to advance a pro-corporate Democratic agenda or who secretly work for the Republicans to try to suppress voter turnout by undermining support for the Democratic Party and its leadership.

Is it not possible that people can be wrong for free? Maybe there are some paid trolls - But I doubt it. At least not very many.


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2. Some try to come here, but I do think we have a pretty good system of weeding them out Serve a tour on MIRT if you think that is not the case. 


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3. I don't think they are paid for it, but yeah and I don't think they are working for the candidates.

But I can recognize shit stirring trolls when I see them. I have found that not responding and trashing their threads helps. Having served on MIRT helps.

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9. Pass.

It isn't an accurate statement, but the suspicion isn't ridiculous. The sheer numbers of them is pretty overwhelming.

Personally, I think very few are paid, but there probably are some. The most efficient and long-lasting seem to have been schooled in how to nuance their posts to avoid disclosing their intent. Most, especially the short-term repeaters, are just interfering assholes with no purpose in life. They're weaklings spouting rage because they fear losing control--as well they should.
 

Some of us have been there for 9 years and counting...

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11. I worked for a political ad agency: Yes

You can be absolutely certain that there are people paid to monitor sites like DU, and to post cointel to support their organization. Is DU "full of paid trolls"? No. But they are a real thing, especially at election time.


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hrmjustin (50,559 posts)
14. I have seen several Hillary supporters like myself called paid shills.

Not very pleasant when you are called a paid shill.


You'd be called Paid Shillary's...

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19. There are at least a few.

I could name a couple; those that show up for primaries with very well organized points, then disappear for 4 years...until the next presidential primary.

Pro-corporate trolls? I never considered it. I suppose it's possible.

Pro-Barry and Pro-Hillary retards. Allan Grayson's troll. Ronulans...

 
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Re: Does ANYONE here SERIOUSLY believe that DU is full of paid trolls?
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2015, 12:32:19 PM »
The population of the DUmp is made up of trolls, moles and assholes.....only the DUmmies know which they are.

BTW: Can I get my pay by direct deposit? Checks are so 1980's.
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Re: Does ANYONE here SERIOUSLY believe that DU is full of paid trolls?
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2015, 12:43:03 PM »
Or those of us that take great amusement in showing the DUmp to be the insane 7th level of hell that it is.  :)
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Re: Does ANYONE here SERIOUSLY believe that DU is full of paid trolls?
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2015, 02:51:37 PM »
Quote from: JohnnyReb on January 04, 2015, 12:32:19 PM

BTW: Can I get my pay by direct deposit? Checks are so 1980's.

You know, JohnnyReb, that your request will summon the Great MIRT from its slumber, wracking fear and the shivers amongst the poor moles and probably a troll or two.

Being a Paid Shill is never easy work, especially if you're running in excess of 3 dozen moles. Last thing we here at Byteme Corp want is for our people to have to take the time running to the bank to deposit their checks when that time can be more productively used spamming the morans at DU..

As for your request for Direct Deposit of your VERIFIED POSTs. Just go to the corporate website (Bytemecorp.com). No need to set up an account, we can't afford to defend from unwanted access so we let everyone in. The HR people will gladly help you. Just remember that you are one tiny tooth in the great wheel of the VRWC Machine, so it may take a month or two to get to your request.
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Re: Does ANYONE here SERIOUSLY believe that DU is full of paid trolls?
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2015, 03:05:30 PM »
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14. I have seen several Hillary supporters like myself called paid shills.

Not very pleasant when you are called a paid shill.

Paid shill no.  Paid asshole, yes.

Only a paid asshole would shill for shillary (thanks for the name, Dutch!)
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Re: Does ANYONE here SERIOUSLY believe that DU is full of paid trolls?
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2015, 03:06:04 PM »
Quote from: JohnnyReb on January 04, 2015, 12:32:19 PM
The population of the DUmp is made up of trolls, moles and assholes.....only the DUmmies know which they are.

BTW: Can I get my pay by direct deposit? Checks are so 1980's.

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Re: Does ANYONE here SERIOUSLY believe that DU is full of paid trolls?
« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2015, 11:24:08 PM »
What are they paid in?
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Re: Does ANYONE here SERIOUSLY believe that DU is full of paid trolls?
« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2015, 11:37:55 PM »
If there are I want my cut.  Been there since 2003, I want back pay.
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Re: Does ANYONE here SERIOUSLY believe that DU is full of paid trolls?
« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2015, 11:39:27 PM »
 :rofl:

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3. I don't think they are paid for it, but yeah and I don't think they are working for the candidates.

But I can recognize shit stirring trolls when I see them. I have found that not responding and trashing their threads helps. Having served on MIRT helps.

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Re: Does ANYONE here SERIOUSLY believe that DU is full of paid trolls?
« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2015, 11:41:45 PM »
Quote from: Ptarmigan on January 04, 2015, 11:24:08 PM
What are they paid in?

Extra EBT credits and SSDI, for the longer serving true believers.


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11. I worked for a political ad agency

Posted for the 400th time.

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The most efficient and long-lasting seem to have been schooled in how to nuance their posts to avoid disclosing their intent.

Oh.....very good, CPT Obvious.  One quibble.   We don't have to be "schooled" to trick elementary school children.
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Re: Does ANYONE here SERIOUSLY believe that DU is full of paid trolls?
« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2015, 08:36:44 AM »
ANYONE that still supports Obama has to be a paid troll.  There is no reason but $$ or insanity to keep supporting him.  NO REASON!
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Re: Does ANYONE here SERIOUSLY believe that DU is full of paid trolls?
« Reply #11 on: January 05, 2015, 09:16:31 AM »
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14. I have seen several Hillary supporters like myself called paid shills.

Not very pleasant when you are called a paid shill.

Truth hurts?

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Re: Does ANYONE here SERIOUSLY believe that DU is full of paid trolls?
« Reply #12 on: January 05, 2015, 11:30:43 AM »
Quote from: JohnnyReb on January 04, 2015, 12:32:19 PM
BTW: Can I get my pay by direct deposit? Checks are so 1980's.

...Said the guy with a CJ7 up on blocks in his yard.

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Re: Does ANYONE here SERIOUSLY believe that DU is full of paid trolls?
« Reply #13 on: January 05, 2015, 12:22:44 PM »
Quote from: Gina on January 05, 2015, 08:36:44 AM
ANYONE that still supports Obama has to be a paid troll.  There is no reason but $$ or insanity to keep supporting him.  NO REASON!

There is one reason...TREASON!!!
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Re: Does ANYONE here SERIOUSLY believe that DU is full of paid trolls?
« Reply #14 on: January 05, 2015, 03:09:46 PM »
Quote from: DumbAss Tanker on January 05, 2015, 11:30:43 AM
...Said the guy with a CJ7 up on blocks in his yard.

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Re: Does ANYONE here SERIOUSLY believe that DU is full of paid trolls?
« Reply #15 on: January 05, 2015, 06:45:38 PM »
 :-)

Just guessin'.  And kidding.
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Re: Does ANYONE here SERIOUSLY believe that DU is full of paid trolls?
« Reply #16 on: January 05, 2015, 06:53:46 PM »
Quote from: DumbAss Tanker on January 05, 2015, 06:45:38 PM
:-)

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"America is like a healthy body and its resistance is threefold: its patriotism, its morality, and its spiritual life. If we can undermine these three areas, America will collapse from within."  Stalin

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Re: Does ANYONE here SERIOUSLY believe that DU is full of paid trolls?
« Reply #17 on: January 06, 2015, 12:08:10 AM »
Quote from: JohnnyReb on January 05, 2015, 06:53:46 PM
The JEEP is only on the blocks during the holidays and special occasions when the tires and wheels are on the family vehicle....the STUDEBAKER pickup.

Well, Hell, family DOES come first.

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