The WA GOP put it in writing that they’re not into democracy
www.seattletimes.com
Some Republicans have been defensive that the party has a strong anti-democratic bent. But the state GOP convention embraced it, writes columnist Danny Westneat.
    • Themadbeagle@lemm.ee
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      2 months ago

      As opposed to your evidence based approach of using divination to determine the person you replied to in your original comment was in some sort of minority of opinion?

      • StaySquared@lemmy.world
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        2 months ago

        I’m just saying, I don’t take poll numbers seriously. They’re easily manipulated. Like the Chinese click farms, easy to get the results you want when technology is the medium.

        A click farm is a business or organized operation where a large group of workers or automated systems (bots) are employed to click on various online content for the purpose of artificially inflating metrics such as website traffic, app downloads, social media likes, views, and engagement. The primary purposes of click farms include:

        Boosting Online Metrics: Website Traffic: Increase the number of visitors to a website, which can make it appear more popular and attract advertisers or investors. App Downloads: Raise the download count of a mobile application, making it appear more popular and increasing its ranking in app stores. Social Media Engagement: Increase likes, follows, shares, comments, and views on social media platforms to enhance perceived popularity and influence.

        Manipulating Search Engine Rankings: SEO Manipulation: Improve a website’s search engine ranking by increasing the number of visits and reducing bounce rates, making it appear more relevant and authoritative.

        Influencing Public Opinion and Marketing: Political Campaigns: Sway public opinion by boosting the visibility of political posts, comments, and pages. Brand Promotion: Enhance the online presence of brands and products to increase perceived popularity and credibility.

        Monetary Gain: Advertising Revenue: Generate income from pay-per-click (PPC) advertising models where advertisers pay for each click on their ads. Affiliate Marketing: Increase clicks on affiliate links to generate commissions from sales or leads.

        Gaming Online Systems: Contests and Promotions: Artificially inflate participation in online contests, promotions, and giveaways to win prizes. App and Game Rankings: Increase rankings and visibility in app stores and gaming platforms to attract real users and potential in-app purchases.

        Ethical and Legal Issues While click farms can provide short-term benefits by inflating metrics, they are generally considered unethical and are often illegal. They deceive genuine users, mislead advertisers, and violate the terms of service of most online platforms. The use of click farms can lead to penalties, including account suspension, legal actions, and damage to reputation.

        Detection and Prevention Many platforms employ sophisticated algorithms and machine learning techniques to detect and combat click farm activities. Measures include analyzing user behavior patterns, IP addresses, click timing, and geographic data to identify suspicious activities.

        In summary, click farms aim to create a false sense of popularity and engagement to benefit the entities that hire them, but they pose significant ethical, legal, and reputational risks.

        Hence why I hate Democracy, it’s fake and ga… it’s fake.