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Definition of astroturfing
astroturfing
noun - uncountable
- the use of paid employees or contractors - or people who otherwise have a stake - to astroturf.
- See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
- The creation of lobbying groups that appear to be separate from corporate interests, but that are actually funded by them. As opposed to "grass-roots" political activism.
Last edited on Nov 19 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.
notes
- Astroturfing is also the progressive conjugation of "astroturf".
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 15 2011.
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| Definitions include: in a discussion forum, an acrimonious dispute. | |
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| Definitions include: to join an online discussion and pretend to be an independent member of the community. | |
| Definitions include: A Thing or person that makes little or no sense at all; something that has no point. | |
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