# Distinguishing grassroots mobilization from deceptive astroturfing | Dead Internet Theory

Dead Internet Theory: Grassroots movements can be highly organized; the stronger astroturf case depends on concealed sponsorship, invented participants, impersonation, or other evidence that apparent independent public support was manufactured.

https://switchboardtechservices.com/articles/dit-distinguishing-grassroots-mobilization-from-deceptive-astroturfing/

By Switchboard Tech Services · Originally published 2026-05-31

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