The Edward Show Reddit Is a War Zone
Sep 12, 2024
Explore the murky waters of Reddit's marketing tactics! Discover how a company secretly buys upvotes and comments to mask their influence, while attempts to expose them are brutally downvoted. It's a fascinating dive into the deceptions that threaten the integrity of online communities. With questionable strategies and ethical dilemmas on display, the conversation lays bare the battle for authenticity in digital marketing. Dive into this war zone and witness the creative, yet shady tactics that are shaping online discourse!
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Reddit Manipulation
- A company promoted its product on Reddit by disguising it within a post about marketing hacks.
- A Redditor exposed them, but the company downvoted the comment and bought fake comments to hide the exposure.
Gaming Reddit
- Buying Reddit upvotes and downvotes is common, often done through services found via Google searches.
- A common piece of advice: do not test such services on your own content.
Fiverr and Reddit Manipulation
- The company likely used Fiverr to buy comments and potentially even the initial post itself.
- Many Fiverr users offer services to game Reddit, contributing to the shallow post history.