Here's a thing (it'll possibly not be a popular view).
CS is well known, and *deservedly* so, for being virtually troll free.
BUT... this doesn't mean that, as a user, you're immune to manipulation. The measures that CS has in place are, as far as I can see, mainly there as a defence against political manipulation. How about commercial?
A bit of background to what I'm thinking...
My 'political awakening' started with a book called No Logo by Naomi Klein (WELL worth a read).
Written in 1999, it's aged pretty well imo - the details may have changed somewhat, particularly with the advent of social media, but there's nothing to suggest the overall picture is inaccurate.
What it does very well is detail how companies manipulate human instincts, behaviours and relationships in order to benefit their brands. And I'm mainly thinking about 'social media influencers' here.
@66ALW99
Another book from a decade earlier, opened my eyes to the cross-referencing by media of commercial interests (advertising) concerns and news stories of that era
(eg: "carjacking/road rage stories increased, as CAFE Law repercussions saw car manufacturers boosting SUV sales).
It's been updated... (for the Trump era)
Very insightful; possibly inciteful as well?
Curious if you caught it?
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@zenmudprod cheers, haven't come across it, but I'll take a look 🙂