Quite a thing this Astroturfing.

[ron_broxted]

H/T to Dogsolitude. As we discussed yesterday (in my last and private post) major upsets seem to be encroaching on "The Independent" and elsewhere. Trolling can be split into what I am terming the "organised" and "disorganised". The Disorganised are common or garden mentally ill stalkers, usually having been sectioned after a breakdown they seek

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Domesday scenario

[bob_idle]

They say the Russian authorities might be testing out a means by which they can shut down the internet in Russia. They say the Russian authorities might want to shut down the internet in Russia if there was an Egyptian style uprising there

Re: Domesday scenario

[ron_broxted]

Pirates, I think those innocent PCs are called. Russia screwed up Estonia with a cyber attack. Al Qui'da and LJ not really a top priority or them, maybe....Astroturfing for commercial purposes I don't care about but as a form of police trolling it bears examination.

Re: Domesday scenario

[bob_idle]

I never come across any police in cyberspace. Probably i don't visit sites where they are.

One or two of my test comments yesterday and today have succeeded in getting through to the independent and staying there for a short time.

Re: Domesday scenario

[ron_broxted]

There are Police blogs (PC Ellie Bloggs, Insp Gadget, Nightjack) but plod exculpating themselves is not my scene To be fair lots of lefties turn up and deliver the goods so I'd be superfluous. Which test comments?