🤖 Drowning in Bots? You’re Not Imagining It.
By Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita
Over the past week, social platforms have been flooded with bots and trolls, many of them pushing pro-Musk or pro-Tesla propaganda, while others are spreading disinformation, threats, and harassment.
Let’s be clear: This isn’t random. This is part of a growing and deliberate tactic to suppress authentic voices, especially those who speak out against powerful interests or advocate for justice.
💻 Bots Are the New Propaganda Machines
These accounts don’t argue in good faith. They copy and paste the same lines across dozens or hundreds of posts, create the illusion of widespread agreement, and attack critics to silence dissent.
This is nothing less than digital psychological warfare — designed to manipulate public opinion and control the narrative.
👀 You Might Have Noticed...
- The same odd praise showing up across different posts
- Unfounded claims repeated over and over
- People being harassed for sharing basic facts
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, censored, or unsure what’s real — you’re not alone. This is exactly how these campaigns work: wear you down, confuse you, and make you give up.
🧠This Is Political — And It’s Not New
Ed Martin, a former Trump official, was named in court documents for using bots to target judges and coach others on how to make bots seem “organic.”
Now we’re seeing these tactics spill over into defending billionaires, corporations, and systems that profit off misinformation and division.
This isn’t just trolling. It’s organized digital manipulation.
💥 Bluesky vs. Facebook/Reddit
Bluesky has been doing great work — banning nearly 5,000 bots a day. But on other platforms like Facebook or Reddit, bots and troll accounts often go unchecked — or worse, rewarded for engagement.
Until these companies take it seriously, it’s up to us to block, report, and educate.
🛡️ How to Fight Back
- Block or ban repeat spammers — don’t engage.
- Look for patterns: same text, generic avatars, vague bios.
- Support and follow platforms that prioritize integrity over profit.
- Use your voice — don’t let them drown us out.
🗣️ Why This Matters
Many of us — especially those advocating for housing, environmental justice, Indigenous rights, or economic fairness — have been targeted, buried, or gaslit online.
We’re told our concerns don’t matter, that we’re alone. But we’re not.
This flood of fake accounts is a symptom of a system afraid of truth and solidarity.
Stay loud. Stay clear. Stay connected.
I see you. I hear you. I am you.
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Tina Winterlik aka Zipolita
