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Originally Posted by baronrus
Is an Astorturf post the same thing as 'trolling' becasue if it is i agree with you definitly a troll like post
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hmm yes and no, it's usually not as aggressive as trolling, trolling can be more fanboyish but they can cross paths and are not mutally exclusive. Some companies do hire "paid trolls" and their job is to simply do nothing more than to cause trouble and just bascially be negative about a device contstantly.
Astroturfing tries to give the poster a more legitmate credibility. Sort of lure you in with trust so you find their opinions more believable.
this post seems like a classic astroturf post. Also look at how much he has responded, that's another sign as well.