Thread: Russian Internet Bots and Their Use

An Internet Bot, also known as web robot, WWW robot or simply bot, is a software application that runs automated tasks (scripts) over the Internet. Typically, bots perform tasks that are both simple and structurally repetitive, at a much higher rate than would be possible for a human alone.

Internet bot - Wikipedia
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Now a powerful weapon since many seem to believe everthing they read. People need to become smarter.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/busin...8fe_story.html

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You only have to suggest it to deploy it; bots are the best defence to do the grunt work of factchecking.

I got netflix the other day.

To download the app on android you have to allow it permission to

Access the mic and allow it to record sound when it wants.

Access all your contacts.

Access all your files.

Netflix is American.

After the Wiki disclosure about the US intelligence services you're still going on about the Russians?

Face it. It's All as told in 1984.

End of.

The usual cast that still don't realize who the true enemies are.

Generation after generation.

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

An Internet Bot, also known as web robot, WWW robot or simply bot, is a software application that runs automated tasks (scripts) over the Internet. Typically, bots perform tasks that are both simple and structurally repetitive, at a much higher rate than would be possible for a human alone.

Google uses them, Yahoo, Bing and many other companies use them.

Yes Nev, they are everywhere. It is just that Russia, China, the US along with a few other countries have taken things to another political level. Only when people understand that level will they realize something closer to the truth. What we all are seeing today is convoluted crap, but many are falling for it.

You might find this interesting Rick. And before you start getting all cunty about who wrote it, note that they provide ample links throughout the piece to substantiate their claims.

https://warontherocks.com/2016/11/trolling-for-trump-how-russia-is-trying-to-destroy-our-democracy/

Yes, a very good article indeed Harry and the point I have tried to get across to you on another thread. The subject matter be hanged, it is the intent that I have been talking about. So much information has been put out there, possibly by the Russians, that it is now virtually impossible to pick out fact from misinformation. Go back and reread my posts and maybe this time you will understand what I am saying. There are no sources who quote only fact anymore and one can no longer believe what is written or said unless you were present during that conversation.

[tinfoilhat]Well that Bulgarian fortune teller and Nostradamus did say Obama would be the last president... I guess Russia and China will have the last laugh? [/tinfoilhat]

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

Yes, a very good article indeed Harry and the point I have tried to get across to you on another thread. The subject matter be hanged, it is the intent that I have been talking about. So much information has been put out there, possibly by the Russians, that it is now virtually impossible to pick out fact from misinformation. Go back and reread my posts and maybe this time you will understand what I am saying. There are no sources who quote only fact anymore and one can no longer believe what is written or said unless you were present during that conversation.

I don't think anyone is surprised that Russia would like to weaken the US. Nor would anyone be surprised at how good they are at infiltrating an open system.

You don't have that free speech in Russia, such is Putin's grip on things, so there is no chance the US could do the same thing.

What is relevant to the current state of affairs is how much the orange-faced wanker and/or his cohorts were aware of what was going on and possibly colluded.

That is tantamount to treason.

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

So much information has been put out there, possibly by the Russians, that it is now virtually impossible to pick out fact from misinformation.

You have made no case for this argument. Your silly nonsense about internet bots has no bearing whatsoever on the credibility of news reporting.

Originally Posted by Humbert

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

So much information has been put out there, possibly by the Russians, that it is now virtually impossible to pick out fact from misinformation.

You have made no case for this argument. Your silly nonsense about internet bots has no bearing whatsoever on the credibility of news reporting.

Precisely, the swamp of twattering and fake news was aimed at motivating one specific demographic: The low IQ US voter.

Or, as the rest of us know them, trumpkins.

No-one can argue that it failed. Let's face it, the dumb shits are only just now realising that Obamacare and the ACA are the same thing.

Originally Posted by Humbert

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

So much information has been put out there, possibly by the Russians, that it is now virtually impossible to pick out fact from misinformation.

You have made no case for this argument. Your silly nonsense about internet bots has no bearing whatsoever on the credibility of news reporting.

Humbert, do you then think everything that comes across the news wire is factual and that there is no misinformation? C'mon Humbert, are you like Harry and believe everything you read? Misinformation has been used since the beginning of the cold war and is a well known fact. No case needed for today's fake news.

Harry was closer than you are by stating it is the extent of collusion that is in question. Did Trump and his staff have more contact with Russia than has existed for decades? What deals, if any, were made with the Russians? My issue is trying to decipher whether what has been printed or said is fact. Humbert, you insinuate that internet bots has no bearing on news credibility. You are truly naive, aren't you?

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

Misinformation has been used since the beginning of the cold war and is a well known fact.

Good to know that it was never used before the cold war.

Where do you get that I am denying that Humbert? I have no problem with anything being investigated as long as factual evidence is used. You seem to be stuck on making a case of something that has already been proven. Redundant, don't you think? Why don't you prove no internet bots have been used?

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

Where do you get that I am denying that Humbert?

Maybe because of your constant whining about the investigation.

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

Why don't you prove no internet bots have been used?

The burden of proof is on you pal. It's your OP and you have done a shit job of convincing anybody that internet bots affect the credibility of news reporting.

Originally Posted by Humbert

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

Where do you get that I am denying that Humbert?

Maybe because of your constant whining about the investigation.

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

Why don't you prove no internet bots have been used?

The burden of proof is on you pal. It's your OP and you have done a shit job of convincing anybody that internet bots affect the credibility of news reporting.

Not whining about the investigation at all, so you are incorrect on that point.

My responsibility is posting the thread up for dicussion. My topic of Russian use of internet bots has already been proven. The remaining question is to what extent were these bots used to interfere with the 2016 election. If you have any credible evidence they were or weren't used, I am all ears. This is not just a one way street Humbert. If you have nothing to contribute, nobody is forcing you to read more on this topic.

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

The remaining question is to what extent were these bots used to interfere with the 2016 election

and the question how they were used

maybe by retweeting stuff or upvoting , liking stuff , but bots are not as intelligent as you think

the russians do use armies of astro turfers - paid to post on facebook , blogs , forums etc and manipulate conversations

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

There are no sources who quote only fact anymore and one can no longer believe what is written or said unless you were present during that conversation.

So, you are in effect saying that nothing can be believed and the inference is that the reason is internet bots. Sorry, the logic in your argument is non-existent.

You're discussion of the existence of these bots does nothing to support the conclusion that you present.

Originally Posted by baldrick

the russians do use armies of astro turfers - paid to post on facebook , blogs , forums etc and manipulate conversations

I think we have quite a few here.

Oh sorry Oh-Oh, don't take that personally.

Originally Posted by baldrick

the russians do use armies of astro turfers - paid to post on facebook , blogs , forums etc and manipulate conversations

So does the USA. It wouldn't surprise me if other governments do too.

Originally Posted by Humbert

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

There are no sources who quote only fact anymore and one can no longer believe what is written or said unless you were present during that conversation.

So, you are in effect saying that nothing can be believed and the inference is that the reason is internet bots. Sorry, the logic in your argument is non-existent.

You're discussion of the existence of these bots does nothing to support the conclusion that you present.

No, not saying that at all. I will say anything written should be suspect not just from bots, but actual misinformation that may have traversed several sources. You just aren't getting it are you Humbert? Bots are already present and has already been proven. Did they interfere with the 2016 election? Yet to be proven. Did Russian hackers interfere with the election? More than likely, but the public does not know everything the intelligence community knows. You need to think bigger picture Humbert.

Russian hacking and the 2016 election, explained - CNNPolitics.com

US gives detailed look at Russia's alleged election hacking | Fox News

One article by the anti-Trump CNN and another by the pro-Trump Fox News. The truth lies somewhere in the middle, but doubt we will ever know the full truth or, we may never be able to recognize it.

Originally Posted by Neverna

Originally Posted by baldrick

the russians do use armies of astro turfers - paid to post on facebook , blogs , forums etc and manipulate conversations

So does the USA. It wouldn't surprise me if other governments do too.

Correct.