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_siis | 2 years ago

In other words, its malign influence and deceit intended for some outcome or goal.

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i_am_jl|2 years ago

More specific than that. You could describe blackmail like that.

The key characteristic of astroturfing is that it attempts to influence public opinion by presenting a false picture of the current public opinion. It's both of those things together that make something astroturfing.