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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astroturf	Definitions include: to join an online discussion and pretend to be an independent member of the community.
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