Cracker Barrel Outrage Was Almost Certainly Driven by Bots, Researchers Say
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Researchers claim that Cracker Barrel's recent controversy was likely driven by bots, sparking debate about the role of social media manipulation in shaping public opinion. The story and comments highlight concerns about the authenticity of online outrage.
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But for me personally, funnily enough, I think the Cracker Barrel debate was a microcosm of basically everything we’re going through in our political world, I found it deeply fascinating.
But also, clearly Christopher Rufo was talking to real people about the boycott. I dunno.