# Paid commenters posing as unaffiliated participants | Dead Internet Theory

Dead Internet Theory: Paid commenters can make commercial or organizational talking points look like ordinary public opinion when their compensation or affiliation is hidden from the people reading the discussion.

https://switchboardtechservices.com/articles/dit-paid-commenters-posing-as-unaffiliated-participants/

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

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