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I wrote a cpl of twitterbots that basically went full provacateur to test the reaction to them during Arab Spring / OWS and find out who is surveilling what, and how they react. Fascinating results, and it seems no one thought "maybe we're being trolled, lets keep some cards close to our chest". But there's a big difference between looking for exploits by trolling and what this cat did.



Huh, that's interesting. Did you ever write up and share what you found? I'd like to read it.


Honestly? I learned that when you stir up shit you better be ready to be on a lot of lists. I am now very paranoid, like have an airwall and never ever talk politics online scary.




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