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		debt on Jan 27, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Massive networks of fake accounts found on Twitter This is a great way to spread fake news and get people to see it/engage with it.

andai on Jan 27, 2017 [–]

Don't know why you were downvoted, as this is one of the most important uses of bots.

Maybe people are sick of hearing the term.

There also seems to be some confusion about its meaning and its purpose.

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