# Auditing an online reputation without treating disagreement as proof of manipulation | Dead Internet Theory

Dead Internet Theory: A rigorous reputation audit separates ordinary criticism from coordinated manipulation by documenting provenance, relationships, timing, incentives, and alternative explanations instead of treating unfavorable opinion as evidence of fakery.

https://switchboardtechservices.com/articles/dit-auditing-an-online-reputation-without-treating-disagreement-as-proof-of-manipulation/

By Switchboard Tech Services · Originally published 2026-05-28

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