Matt Taibbi

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35. The scheme induced press outlets to write scare headlines about Russians and Roy Moore. Twitter received press queries about Moore bots, similar to the ones about #Walkaway.
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34. On December 19th, two days after submitting a high-profile report on Russian bots to the Senate, New Knowledge and Morgan were outed by the New York Times in a scheme that involved funneling fake Russian accounts to the campaign of Senate candidate Roy Moore:
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33. By December, 2018 it was such a given that #Walkaway was Russian-affiliated that even a former high-ranking Homeland Security official like Suzanne Spaulding described Straka’s group as an attempt by Putin to divide America, adding of too-online Americans:
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32. Bhat when originally contacted strongly disagreed with Twitter’s assessment, said his methodology was sound, and suggested some news outlets confused terms like “bot” and “bot-like.” (More to come on that at Racket.)
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31. Policy chief Pickles added:

"Doesn’t publish data, does sell consultancy. Definition of monetizing the problem."
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30. Twitter regarded the firms in the same light as Hamilton 68, with Roth writing:

"The Botcheck people use a similarly flawed methodology... this is truly a nothingburger... journalists continuing to lean on deeply flawed tools... capitalize on the bot media frenzy.

The statement and accompanying images discuss the Integrity Initiative and its alleged involvement in disinformation campaigns, as well as the broader context of accusations and investigations into fake accounts and misinformation. The tone is investigative and critical, aiming to expose potential misconduct and manipulation in public discourse.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement strives to do no harm by focusing on institutional actions rather than personal attacks, but the critical nature could potentially harm reputations if not substantiated.
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects privacy by not targeting individuals directly, but it does involve accusations that could impact the dignity of those associated with the organizations mentioned. [-1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding by providing context and evidence for its claims, encouraging readers to consider the implications of disinformation. [+1]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive criticism by highlighting flaws and potential misconduct in disinformation initiatives, but it could be seen as accusatory rather than dialogic.
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to inform the public about potential disinformation, aiming to better society by exposing manipulative practices. [+1]