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“Distributed amplification” is an online mobilization tactic, where content that may be flagged, labeled, or removed, is reposted across numerous real accounts in an effort to keep that content in circulation longer.
Due to distributed amplification, claims of voter fraud have now become so voluminous that labeling them all is impossible. Labels may even motivate more people to rebroadcast because some see content moderation as censorship, so the act of reposting is like protesting.
Nevertheless absent social media, these court cases would be relegated to a minor note across mainstream media outlets because they are obviously designed to create a long-tail so the voter fraud narrative remains in circulation.
Repetition in and of itself can be convincing.
Repetition in and of itself can be convincing.
Media and politicians’ silence about voter fraud is being used as proof of guilt. It’s a big power move to refuse to engage and refute allegations of wrong-doing. But everyone knows that the minute you try to explain, it only opens more questions.
Like most media manipulation campaigns, the point is not a dialogue, but acknowledgement. This is why incumbents refuse to acknowledge most challengers.
The power to be silent is a tactic wielded by politicians. Challengers will use legitimate institutions (courts, press, universities) to raise the stakes.
The only way allegations of massive voter fraud will be taken seriously is if Biden, the court, or reputable press refutes.
The only way allegations of massive voter fraud will be taken seriously is if Biden, the court, or reputable press refutes.
If tens of millions refuse to accept the election outcome, it will cause gridlock in congress (no surprises there), but it will also fuel the MAGA coalition over the next four years. If Trump is seen as someone who never gave up, his re-election campaign will begin Jan 21, 2021.
This is a new beginning.
Not starting over (because we have gained a lot of knowledge of systems and networks), but the field is shifting out of view for many who do not research disinformation.
New actors are emerging and vying for attention.
Will they get yours?
Not starting over (because we have gained a lot of knowledge of systems and networks), but the field is shifting out of view for many who do not research disinformation.
New actors are emerging and vying for attention.
Will they get yours?
