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Maraya1969

(22,480 posts) Wed Apr 10, 2019, 01:37 PM Apr 2019

I found a fake FB page with a bunch of fake "people" commenting on it. The Russians are starting

again and I would love it others went here and checked some of the accounts out to report if you see fake ones.

A couple of people from my high school posted from this account called, "Prepare to take America back" The posts are so absurd that they reminded me of the bullshit that was going around before the 2016 election.

I think we, as Democrats and people who want to spread truth must fight these "people" when we see them so I am posting the link. I already reported this page and some of the "people" who commented. It is easy to see the fake "people" because their pages just have several of the same pictures, no friends and just some changing of the profile pictures to make it look like their is activity. (I just reported a "Joe Whiskey" for example)

These trolls are like ants at a picnic. They start and spread so fast and before you know it your entire meal is destroyed. And by meal I mean election and hence country.

https://www.facebook.com/PrepareToTakeAmericaBack/?__tn__=kCH-R&eid=ARBHi7TGTNNoC8TxnbNd1wSGxeexyJDZ4Jowdk3Y1mSW6Z7DgpPDGXIJfWAmmGFSNmh9H6YXMSNOOQIr&hc_ref=ARRwoikzBaU05-XwdehUVvRFBTj3ubI80hv-NR38B_JDsL3i4DctosyRLWXpS0ymOu0&fref=nf

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I found a fake FB page with a bunch of fake "people" commenting on it. The Russians are starting (Original Post) Maraya1969 Apr 2019 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #1

They're easy to spot superpatriotman Apr 2019 #2

Thank you! I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels an obligation to do this. Maraya1969 Apr 2019 #3

Russian support for Tulsi Gabbard was reported in February. Hortensis Apr 2019 #4

I don't understand. I don't know much about her.....she used to be anti-LGBTQ but I can't find Maraya1969 Apr 2019 #5

Splinter candidate like Sanders/Stein to defeat Democrats. Hortensis Apr 2019 #12

Report on the bogus profiles gratuitous Apr 2019 #6

That's a big reason I posted this. I figure more people alerting is always better. Maraya1969 Apr 2019 #11

A tip from troll-hunter Josh Russell: Hortensis Apr 2019 #7

+1 dalton99a Apr 2019 #13

I suppose that FB and other sites do have where members can alert their forum hosts? NT SWBTATTReg Apr 2019 #8

I've reported that specific page and several of the "people' making comments. There is an easy to Maraya1969 Apr 2019 #10

Sadly we all have old classmates that fall for this shit. Baitball Blogger Apr 2019 #9

Oh, they never stopped with their dirty shit. GoCubsGo Apr 2019 #14

+1. Facebook is the reason Beto lost In Texas. He was rising and then a couple weeks before Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2019 #15

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superpatriotman

(6,249 posts)

2. They're easy to spot

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Wed Apr 10, 2019, 02:09 PM

Apr 2019

Stay diligent, folks. Call 'em out. Shine some sunlight on their exoskeletons and watch them scurry.

Maraya1969

(22,480 posts)

3. Thank you! I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels an obligation to do this.

Reply to superpatriotman (Reply #2)

Wed Apr 10, 2019, 02:10 PM

Apr 2019

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)

4. Russian support for Tulsi Gabbard was reported in February.

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Wed Apr 10, 2019, 02:18 PM

Apr 2019

This from NBC News is not up to date, but very indicative:

Russia's propaganda machine discovers 2020 Democratic candidate Tulsi Gabbard

Since Gabbard announced her intention to run on Jan. 11, there have been at least 20 Gabbard stories on three major Moscow-based English-language websites affiliated with or supportive of the Russian government: RT, the Russian-owned TV outlet; Sputnik News, a radio outlet; and Russia Insider, a blog that experts say closely follows the Kremlin line. The CIA has called RT and Sputnik part of "Russia's state-run propaganda machine."

All three sites celebrated Gabbard's announcement, defended her positions on Russia and her 2017 meeting with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, and attacked those who have suggested she is a pawn for Moscow. The coverage devoted to Gabbard, both in news and commentary, exceeds that afforded to any of the declared or rumored Democratic candidates despite Gabbard's lack of voter recognition. ...

"Her promulgation of positions compatible with Russian geo strategic interests can help them mainstream such discussion in the [Democratic] party," said Alex Stamos, former chief security officer at Facebook and now an NBC News analyst. Gabbard, said Stamos, helps them with all their "lines of attack."

Maraya1969

(22,480 posts)

5. I don't understand. I don't know much about her.....she used to be anti-LGBTQ but I can't find

Reply to Hortensis (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 10, 2019, 02:25 PM

Apr 2019

anything that is remotely like MF45 or his minions; something that the Russians would want.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)

12. Splinter candidate like Sanders/Stein to defeat Democrats.

Reply to Maraya1969 (Reply #5)

Thu Apr 11, 2019, 08:28 AM

Apr 2019

They don't just really need to defeat Democrats, they MUST. Losing this one won't just cost them many fortunes. It's a potentially existential point for some of Russia's oligarchs, and certainly for Putin and Russia's hegemonic ambitions.

gratuitous

(82,849 posts)

6. Report on the bogus profiles

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Wed Apr 10, 2019, 02:29 PM

Apr 2019

Click through on their Facebook page link. You will see their background picture and profile picture and off to the right is a bar with the "Follow" and "Message" buttons, then a third ... button. Click on the dot-dot-dot button a two options appear: "Find Support or Report Profile" and "Block." Under the "Find Support" option, there are six choices for reporting the profile to the Facebook gods. Choose the appropriate one and hit the blue "Send" button.

I've not noticed any significant action, but just doing that is kind of satisfying, and who can say? You might actually deactivate a bot account.

Maraya1969

(22,480 posts)

11. That's a big reason I posted this. I figure more people alerting is always better.

Reply to gratuitous (Reply #6)

Wed Apr 10, 2019, 04:42 PM

Apr 2019

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)

7. A tip from troll-hunter Josh Russell:

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Wed Apr 10, 2019, 02:29 PM

Apr 2019

Link to tweet

Here also, look to the comments also.

dalton99a

(81,510 posts)

13. +1

Reply to Hortensis (Reply #7)

Thu Apr 11, 2019, 08:47 AM

Apr 2019

SWBTATTReg

(22,129 posts)

8. I suppose that FB and other sites do have where members can alert their forum hosts? NT

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Wed Apr 10, 2019, 02:33 PM

Apr 2019

Maraya1969

(22,480 posts)

10. I've reported that specific page and several of the "people' making comments. There is an easy to

Reply to SWBTATTReg (Reply #8)

Wed Apr 10, 2019, 04:40 PM

Apr 2019

alert FB to a "Fake" page

Baitball Blogger

(46,715 posts)

9. Sadly we all have old classmates that fall for this shit.

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Wed Apr 10, 2019, 02:38 PM

Apr 2019

I think it's already happening. Some of them sound like they're getting unhinged.

GoCubsGo

(32,084 posts)

14. Oh, they never stopped with their dirty shit.

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Thu Apr 11, 2019, 08:56 AM

Apr 2019

I have seen it on a regular basis all over social media since the 2016 election. They have even infested the Canadian and British media sites. I'm glad you reported it, and I hope everyone else does the same whenever they see that kind of thing. Just have to hope Facebook (and Twitter...) does something about it.

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)

15. +1. Facebook is the reason Beto lost In Texas. He was rising and then a couple weeks before

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Thu Apr 11, 2019, 09:08 AM

Apr 2019

The election, Cruz started dumping smears on Beto. And he plateaued. I saw it first hand..these low info bigots here...read the stuff like it’s gospel, them pass it, and it spreads like wildfire.

I don’t see any evidence that our party is aware or is combatting this issue at all. If it is recognized, then maybe they can find a way to insert tech savvy people to help. They have lists they advertise the smears to...why can’t we get the same lists? And immediately respond with counter-ads? At least it’s worth a shot. Otherwise it will get worse.

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