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Anti-Net Neutrality Astroturfer Exposed

Posted by kdawson on from the ghost-writing-101 dept.

I Don't Believe in Imaginary Property writes "Ever wonder about all those groups claiming Google had a 'search monopoly' (as if there are no other search engines), or worse, coming out against Net Neutrality? CNet has a story about a shady DC lobbying group called LawMedia Group, being paid by Microsoft and Comcast, that is behind many of these attacks. That said, it's a mystery why they weren't able to pay more authoritative groups than the American Corn Growers Association or the League of Rural Voters to weigh in on technical matters. As a computer geek from corn country, I wouldn't solicit their opinion on tractor repair, let alone Internet policy."

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  1. More information on Law Media Group by linumax · · Score: 5, Informative

    can be found here and here.

  2. I think this was supposed to be a joke by Jafafa+Hots · · Score: 5, Informative

    I don't think this guy was trolling, I think it was a joking reference to McCain's own astroturfing scheme where he gives points for swag to people who cut and paste his talking points into blog comments.

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  3. Re:Shocked! by GodKingAmit · · Score: 5, Informative

    Even though you've been modded troll, I still thought your post was funny. For those without a clue: John McCain's website has a list of quotes his supporters are supposed to use on blogs/forums. Parent's post is one of them. This was covered on /. (probably more than once)

  4. Re:Shocked! by NMerriam · · Score: 5, Informative

    Um, who do you think owns a corporation and decides on what to say regarding it?

    People who are not liable for anything the corporation says on their behalf?

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