Matt Taibbi

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36. Meanwhile, the UK-based Integrity Initiative, #Walkaway’s other early accuser, exploded in scandal when the hacker Anonymous leaked its classified plans for global speech-control initiatives.
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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."

The statement and accompanying images discuss the investigation into the Integrity Initiative, a UK-based organization, and its classification as a Scottish charity. The statement highlights the findings of the Scottish authorities, which concluded that the Integrity Initiative's purposes were not entirely charitable. This is part of a broader conversation about the organization's activities and their implications for public discourse, particularly in the context of disinformation and political influence.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement strives to do no harm by presenting factual information about the investigation and its findings. It does not engage in inflammatory language or personal attacks. [+1]
  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 the privacy and dignity of individuals by focusing on the organization's activities and the findings of the investigation, rather than targeting specific individuals. [+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 details about the investigation and its outcomes. It helps the public understand the reasons behind the authorities' conclusions. [+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 the issues identified by the investigation without resorting to personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to inform the public about an important issue related to charitable status and disinformation, contributing to the betterment of society by promoting transparency and accountability. [+1]