
How Depp v. Heard Broke the Internet
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The Orchestrated Fanbase and Manipulation of Public Opinion
This chapter explores the mobilized fanbase of Johnny Depp, characterized by elements of alt-right men's rights activism and misogyny, and the manipulation of public opinion surrounding the Depp v. Heard trial. It discusses tactics such as 'asho-terfing,' bot campaigns, and coordinated efforts to discredit witnesses, highlighting the wide-ranging impact on public perception and the distressing consequences for survivors of abuse.
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