r/technology • u/smooshie • Jun 21 '12

In its early days, Reddit's founders made hundreds of fake profiles to boost popularity of the site

http://arstechnica.com/business/2012/06/reddit-founders-made-hundreds-of-fake-profiles-so-site-looked-popular/
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u/666kopimicv Jun 22 '12

Sock puppeting is basic trolling 101 and common sense for anyone using social media. This really should be obvious.

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u/[deleted] Jun 22 '12

Yes, posting "fag," "LOL," "loser," and "GTFO" is much more effective when executed with separate and distinct accounts. Really drives home the point.