SHILL IDENTIFICATION MANUAL: Ever wondered what the difference between a newb genuinely asking questions and a POS shill here only to sow discord and lies? The difference can hard to spot, but u/MyPillowHurts puts on a master class for anyone on GreatAwakening wondering how to spot 'em at work!
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🧠 These people are stupid!
Yes, and usually shill accounts use stealth tactics to build reputation by trying to fit in but then very subtly begin to counterpoint or dismiss informative posts and comments while downvoting truth and upvoting other shills.
When I think of shill, all the definitions given fit, but in addition I think that shill implies an association to a superior (higher up) entity, or a group.
The reason I think this is because few people, not motivated by a higher allegiance, would put energy into shilling simply to satisfy an emotional idiosyncrasy, or advance a personal ideological position. Most people in standalone mode would simply avoid a site that did not agree with their thinking, I believe.
Absolutely agree.