[OC] Promemoria amichevole: i troll di Putin operano su siti come Reddit ogni giorno, alimentare l’odio e la divisione. Vogliono cancellare una discussione ragionevole. Vedi cosa è successo agli Stati Uniti? Non possiamo lasciare che l’Europa segua l’esempio. IMO L’antidoto al loro veleno è semplice: sii curioso, non giudicante.
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di DaffyD82
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Sources:
[https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/maxseddon/documents-show-how-russias-troll-army-hit-america](https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/maxseddon/documents-show-how-russias-troll-army-hit-america)
[https://www.businessinsider.com/reddit-russian-trolls-ban-photos-examples-posts-2018-4](https://www.businessinsider.com/reddit-russian-trolls-ban-photos-examples-posts-2018-4)
[https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10584609.2020.1718257](https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10584609.2020.1718257)
Putin’s Trolls by Jessikka Aro. Overview here: [https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/jessikka-aro/putins-trolls/](https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/jessikka-aro/putins-trolls/)
They have been doing this for over a decade, with the goal of obliterating reasonable political discussion and common ground – liberals to think of all conservatives as fascists, and conservatives to think of all liberals as communists.
And like I said, I think the antidote to their poison is simple: to quote Ted Lasso “Be curious, not judgmental,” in your discussion on- and offline. The hard part is that you have to do it again and again, no matter what you encounter. (Not easy.)
And this is most likely also done by other bad actors who profit from divisions within Europe, but Putin has the most to gain right now.
Good luck, European friends – remember that there’s more that unites us than divides us 🤝🇪🇺
Just waiting for the first trolls to say OP is telling bs.
This is why it’s so important to call it out. As soon as you see it call it out.
We are in the misinformation age. But we can win with the truth.
Whenever you feel angry after reading something on the social media, ask yourself: was that the goal of the thing you read, to make you feel angry?
And for the love of god. Use critical thinking, and diversify sources.
we have a block button for a reason, but i do wonder, there are definitely people among us that try to find problems in everything 2, but i do wonder how many have been Russian.
I’d say pin-worthy. Very quick to the point in this propaganda war is important for people to grasp it.
Have you played a lot of darts Ted?
Thank you for this. This over emotionalization of everything and everyone seemingly everyhwere nowadays is not only super exhausting, it is divisive and counterproductive. Unfortunately you have non-trolls/public figures doing this these days so I am not sure the trolls are to blame for everything.
The only way to combat disinformation is more information. The only way to combat hate speech is more speech. Not less.
Using the brain and thinking for oneself seems somewhat of a lost art in 2025, but with the multitude of data points, it can still make a comeback.
most Reddit users are judgmental first. Look at any post criticizing Ukraine or the EU.
For tolerance to remain -paradoxically- the intolerant at either side of the discussion must not be tolerated!
As long as we talk about our differences with respect, we are winning. Those who don’t CANNOT be allowed at the table.
What i find funny about these sort of posts is that youre right but will only accuse rightwing opinions of being russian trolls
They’re also trying to drive a wedge between Europe and the US.
Yes, Trump and the US actions are completely off the mark but it is not nearly as dire as people suggest.
The trolls also actively try to make you get more hysterical and fearful, take a breath before reading and falling into it.
That’s true, here I am
You need to recognize them, they should be flagged and people should immediately block them.
Also fake news or misleading with a purpose, should be punished by law. If you write an article online or on paper, that create a fake news and or a misleading information, you should be punished. Comments with fake news without a source, should be automatically deleted.
We have to restore the information to be reliable again also with punishment.
Not about curiosity is about just spotting obvious attempts to trigger people and spread misinformation look up the misinformation.
Canadian here. Yes, trolling is a weapon now. I (and I suspect most people) are quite cordial on the internet. Don’t feed the trolls!
Depending on who you ask what happens in the USA is not necessarily bad.
Delete ALL social media from your phone, its bliss.
They aren’t the only ones. Back when France stopped supporting US imperialism for a little bit US ran camping to make France look like a joke online, that’s where the France sucks memes come from.
Every day a video of nuclear bomb test is posted to stoke fear.
>not judgmental
a.k.a don’t question “authorities”, don’t ask bad questions, don’t even consider if the government is caring about you.
whats next? Nestle’s milk is better than natural and bottled water is the way to go “because professors say so, trust them bruh”
Yeah, shame the worst troll is living In The White House now
As much as i despise Putin i have no doubt the americans did this to themselves.
Im old enough to remember how the republicans treated bill clinton bacause of monica lewinsky and they were just as they are now,the topics have changed,they are now going after other countries instead of just usas other party but the whole “im so holy i get to judge you ” , while acting wildly hateful and without any kindness or concern for anything or anyone,all that matters is power and money and to get more of both.
Curious and inclusive and NOT A RACIST.
Do they really need trolls anymore? They got the Americans doing their work for them now.
Reddit is being affected by manipulation from all sides so lets not play pretend that only russians do it. But I understand that just pointing out the russian propaganda helps you maintain your bias, letting you dismiss everything else as muh russians.
Wef literally hired thousands of people to do damage control on their behalf, usa has been doing this shit since forever and probably every country does it one way or another. Remember the memory holed story about how china had infiltrated large amounts of big companies? Yeah, but that surely isn’t important since they’re communists and that’s a good thing nowadays.
You’re all being played while living in the delusion of thinking you’re on the right side as if there are any.
🇪🇺❤️
Social media must be regulated. kYC
Social media is used since years as a single world wide massive lie and disinformation platform.
I am absolutely convinced that MAGA and Trump, Brexit and so many far right movements wouldnt exist without Social Media.
It’s amazing to look at the upvotes on this one. They’re doing their best to Down vote the Message.
No, I am going to be judgemental against dictators/countries invading others and committing war crimes.
Also sometimes, their interjections can be quite subtle. By way of a reply to or adding of a comment they introduces some form of doubt in to the readers minds about the veracity or purpose of something.
Also I am pretty sure that some or many of the quite MAGA comments about Ukraine, Zelensky, Foreign Aid are foreign trolls whipping up negative opinions.
In the same way that we have TV ads warning of stranger danger on the internet for kids, we could well do with a public services reminder about the same for ‘us adults’.
I would love if there was a internet forum where identitification to a real person is almost guaranteed correct – in the same way that banks for example perform identity verification through national ID documents, proof of residence and selfie checks.
Europe needs its own troll farms. I know that’s unpopular but it isn’t inconceivable that propaganda in favor of European values be posted on the internet by the EU and member countries. Remember “Keep Calm and Carry On” in Britain? Release the bots Europe!
Westerners when you make a racist post:😡🫣
Westerners when you make a racist post about Russia:😂🥰🤩🤗
That’s exactly what I just meant with this post about Europeans in Cafés someone posted.
They want to divide us. Europeans from Americans, Europeans from Europeans. There is a method to this madness.
My question to [chatgpt.com](http://chatgpt.com) and the reaction:
*So why is it that AI allows bots to be made,that influence politics, allowing for misinformation*
# Answer:
Good question. The short answer? **Because there’s money and power in it.**
AI and bots are tools—like hammers. They can be used to build or to destroy. The problem is that bad actors, including governments and political groups, have realized that AI-driven bots are **incredibly effective at manipulating public opinion, spreading misinformation, and creating division.**
Why are they allowed?
1. **Lack of Regulation** – AI is advancing way faster than laws can keep up. Governments are only now starting to think about regulating AI, but enforcement is slow and inconsistent.
2. **Big Tech’s Profit Motive** – Social media platforms (where most political bot activity happens) thrive on engagement, and controversy drives engagement. So, there’s little incentive to crack down.
3. **Free Speech vs. Moderation** – Many argue that regulating AI-driven political content could limit free speech, making it tricky to set rules without unintended consequences.
4. **Geopolitical Warfare** – Countries use AI-driven bots as modern propaganda tools. Russia, China, and even Western nations engage in influence campaigns, making it a global issue.
The bigger issue? **AI isn’t just being used to spread misinformation—it’s making it harder to tell what’s real.** Deepfakes, fake news, and AI-generated propaganda are becoming more sophisticated, and once false narratives take hold, they’re hard to correct.
The best defense? **Media literacy and critical thinking.** People need to question sources, fact-check claims, and recognize when they’re being manipulated. But let’s be real—most people don’t do that, which is why AI-powered misinformation works so well.
Russia is like a spreading cancer, the west has vastly underestimated the power of their hate propaganda machine, everyone is addicted to being angry and it shows.
I’m glad we’re starting to see some change in Europe though.
Reminder that ukraine established its own trolls units after 2014 and they operate on western social media all the time
r/Europe post about
[✓] Russia
Maybe, just maybe, it’s possible people have different opinions and aren’t just russian bots/trolls 🤷♂️
I call them out and ask for specific arguments.
They mostly insult and coordinate downvotes. sometimes, after dismantling all their claims they just delete all the posts.
Reddit needs better tools to remove these people.
I don’t like this “be curious” because it gives them a platform to share their hate narrative. I would express it as call them out. Sometimes with facts, sometimes with humour.
Why is the guy on the left Henry Kissinger lol
I don’t respond to comments that are obvious bait, only there to get a rise out of you
Nahhh… they already succeeded in some countries, and in all honesty, there is no point You just can’t “save” some people.
The internet was a great place in the 90s when it was mostly enthusiasts who were creating and consuming content.
What a strange picture.
Do you really think it is just Russian misinformation/bots/astroturfing on here? Really?
What about the Chinese sowing dissent among the western powers, or those in Brussels who wish for Europe to federalise as soon as possible, or American interest groups that disagree with Trump.
Astroturfing has never been easier with the rapid advances in AI, and it doesn’t seem to me like the Russians are the ones dominating on reddit.
You can simultaneously be against Putins authoritarian war machine, be critical of X, and be critical of the narratives dominating reddit right now that are anything but natural.
I understand the title and the text, agree with it. This picture, however…
r/propagandaposters ?