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| − | Astroturf refers to grassroots groups or coalitions which are actually fake, often created by corporations or public relations firms. When an individual creates a fake identity for similar purposes this is known as a [[Sock puppet]]. | + | [[Astroturf]] refers to grassroots groups or coalitions which are actually fake, often created by corporations or public relations firms. When an individual creates a fake identity for similar purposes this is known as a [[Sock puppet]]. |
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*Andy Gittzlitz, [http://www.salon.com/2013/04/14/i_was_a_political_astroturfer/ I was a political astroturfer], Salon, 14 April 2013 | *Andy Gittzlitz, [http://www.salon.com/2013/04/14/i_was_a_political_astroturfer/ I was a political astroturfer], Salon, 14 April 2013 | ||
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Revision as of 19:07, 20 March 2015
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Astroturf refers to grassroots groups or coalitions which are actually fake, often created by corporations or public relations firms. When an individual creates a fake identity for similar purposes this is known as a Sock puppet.
Examples of Astroturf
- Hands Off the Internet
- Freedom's Watch
- Citizens for a Sound Economy
- FreedomWorks
- Americans for Prosperity
- Citizens for Access to the Arts
Resources
- Andy Gittzlitz, I was a political astroturfer, Salon, 14 April 2013
