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| | |  Internet sock puppet: Encyclopedia II - Astroturfing - ExamplesAt the turn of the 20th century, it was common to have newspapers in major American cities sponsored by local political parties. Some were open about this practice, but many of these relationships were hidden under the guise of journalism. Other examples include political "clubs" which front for voter fraud and intimidation, letter-writing campaigns organized by local ward bosses, and some union-organized political activities.
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See also:Astroturfing, Astroturfing - Word origin, Astroturfing - Techniques, Astroturfing - Examples, Astroturfing - Early examples, Astroturfing - Examples from the 1990s, Astroturfing - Recent examples, Astroturfing - Outside the United States, Astroturfing - Propaganda examples, Astroturfing - Fictional examples Read more here: » Astroturfing: Encyclopedia II - Astroturfing - Examples |
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| | | | Internet sock puppet: Encyclopedia II - Astroturfing - Techniques A form of propaganda, industry astroturfing attempts to selectively affect the emotions of the public. Whether trying to win a campaign, be the top music record seller, the top book seller, or gain political support, the industries are constantly in search of new means of accomplishing these goals.
The most frequently identified cases of astroturfing are found in recent political history. Public interest in politics is decreasing in America, as is support for political parties. In order to keep public involvement in advocating issues ...
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| | | | Internet sock puppet: Encyclopedia II - Astroturfing - Word origin The term, said to have been used first in this context by former U.S. Senator Lloyd Bentsen (D-Texas), is wordplay based on "grassroots" efforts, which are truly spontaneous undertakings, largely sustained by private persons (and not politicians, governments, corporations, or public relations firms). "AstroTurf" refers to the bright green artificial grass used in some sports stadiums, so "astroturfi ...
See also:Astroturfing, Astroturfing - Word origin, Astroturfing - Techniques, Astroturfing - Examples, Astroturfing - Early examples, Astroturfing - Examples from the 1990s, Astroturfing - Recent examples, Astroturfing - Outside the United States, Astroturfing - Propaganda examples, Astroturfing - Fictional examples Read more here: » Astroturfing: Encyclopedia II - Astroturfing - Word origin |
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