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Should we create fake users? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 4 years ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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By creating sockpuppet accounts, you can fake more activity in discussions. This encourages real users to participate. Repeat until there are enough real users to sustain a community without sockpuppets.

Reddit did this, as they said in this interview. Others confirm the approach.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 years ago

Lemmy is already very active. I asked people their favorite video games over at [email protected] a few days back and I'm still getting replies. I also agree with others who say this is an unethical way to do things. If you make interesting posts you will be rewarded with interaction and activity.