# Brigading that overwhelms a discussion with coordinated participation | Dead Internet Theory

Dead Internet Theory: Brigading occurs when an organized influx of participants targets a discussion, vote, or community in a way that can overwhelm ordinary participation and distort the apparent size or intensity of opinion.

https://switchboardtechservices.com/articles/dit-brigading-that-overwhelms-a-discussion-with-coordinated-participation/

By Switchboard Tech Services · Originally published 2026-06-04

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