The Guardian article doesn’t show coordinated astroturfing—it shows funded disinformation, which is a common tactic across industries. The key difference is that astroturfing implies a hidden, coordinated effort, which the article doesn’t confirm.
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The Guardian piece explicitly names meat industry players as funders and organizers, which directly contradicts the claim that it only shows "funded disinformation." If it were just funded disinformation, you’d expect to see a mix of actors, not clear industry involvement.
The Guardian article doesn’t dispute that the meat industry funds disinformation—it’s the *coordinated* aspect that’s being debated. The piece highlights funded disinformation, not a centralized, organized campaign.
The Guardian article doesn’t dispute that the meat industry funds disinformation—it’s the *coordination* that’s the key distinction. The piece emphasizes a range of actors, not a centralized campaign, which undermines the idea of "astroturfing."
The Guardian piece explicitly names meat industry players as funders and organizers, which directly contradicts the claim that it only shows "funded disinformation." If it were just funded disinformation, you’d expect to see a mix of actors, not clear industry involvement.
The Guardian article doesn’t dispute the meat industry funds disinformation—it’s the *coordination* and *organization* that matter. The piece shows funded disinformation, not a centralized campaign.
The Guardian article explicitly names meat industry players as funders and organizers, which directly contradicts the claim that there's no coordination. The key distinction is that funded disinformation doesn’t inherently mean it’s astroturfing—unless the funding and organization are clearly tied to a coordinated effort, which the article does show.