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Something Interesting Alexa Showed Me Regarding Recent Trolling Activity

Posted on 12/05/2003 4:22:27 AM PST by I Am Not A Mod

Hi everyone.

One of the things I have noticed lately is that, at least from where I sit, trolling activity has increased greatly recently. Many relatively new accounts, or older accounts with previously little or no activity, suddenly coming on and posting negative comments about President Reagan, saying they are lifelong Republicans but no more, and a bunch of other things that could be legitimately held beliefs on their part but when taken in aggregate make it clear that there is quite a bit of trolling action going on.

I found the following to be quite illuminating. Alexa.com is a website which tracks web usage for those who voluntarily use their software (a browser toolbar extension). They accumulate the data and compile it into useful reports, such as traffic reports. They also report on related topics-- "People who visit this page also visit".

So, what sites do "People who visit" Free Republic also visit?



TOPICS: Free Republic
KEYWORDS: alexa; computers; dirtypolitics; dusrupters; fifthcolumn; fifthcolumnists; fr; freerepublic; greatthreads; ispy; leftists; spyware; trolls
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Comment #181 Removed by Moderator

To: I Am Not A Mod

Don't worry, we'll be ready for them.

182 posted on 12/07/2003 2:46:51 PM PST by Free Vulcan
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To: I Am Not A Mod
In addition to the privacy issues, I find all of this tracking somewhat irksome because it is putting a huge, unnecessary load on the internet. While I'm sure these cookies send information in a relatively small number of bytes, they are still creating more traffic. Those of us on dial-up don't need more traffic having to go through our lines.

For what it's worth, I visit some bird watching sites. If they turn up on some survey, it doesn't mean that I'm a leftist greenie. I enjoy the change of pace from talking politics.

WFTR
Bill

183 posted on 12/07/2003 3:42:05 PM PST by WFTR (Liberty isn't for cowards)
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To: abigkahuna
However you got here, it's nice you're here.

But those were earlier days and with age and information, opinions change, thus I find myself here at freerepublic. Hell, I'll finally admit it, I voted for Clinton TWICE!!! But what broke my back was Clinton and the democrats taking foreign campaign money and giving the Chinese the nuclear jewels...That is treason in my book...I also didn;t like it that he cheated on his wife....(So why did I vote for him in the first place?, heck I forget now....)

184 posted on 12/07/2003 5:54:14 PM PST by GOPJ
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To: I Am Not A Mod

185 posted on 12/07/2003 6:53:30 PM PST by BenLurkin (Socialism is Slavery)
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To: Cultural Jihad
RE your post #64 - ROTFLMAO....reminds me of some of the posters who came out of the woodwork right before Gov Bush's landslide victory in November 2002. These posters suddenly jumped all over a couple of my thread about Gov Bush, screaming that yes, they are Republicans, and have been for life, but they are NOT voting for JEB due to [X (fill in the blank)] issue!
186 posted on 12/07/2003 7:03:05 PM PST by summer
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To: Cultural Jihad
PS And, needless to say, I haven't seen them since.
187 posted on 12/07/2003 7:05:20 PM PST by summer
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To: hellinahandcart
FYI.
188 posted on 12/08/2003 4:59:28 AM PST by sauropod (I believe Tawana! Sharpton for Prez! Slap the Donkey or Spank the Monkey? Your Choice)
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To: TigersEye
I'm sure you hear that a lot.

Not really, I try to avoid too much dealings with pot obsessed drug warriors.

189 posted on 12/08/2003 6:36:48 AM PST by AxelPaulsenJr (Excellence In Posting Since 1999)
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To: I Am Not A Mod
why would anyone sane willingly permit a third party to collect websurfing data on his activities?
190 posted on 12/08/2003 6:46:58 PM PST by King Prout (...he took a face from the ancient gallery, then he... walked on down the hall....)
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To: I Am Not A Mod
Geez, my worst fears and suspicions confirmed. I hate when that happens:(
191 posted on 12/09/2003 1:49:16 AM PST by milemark (A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.)
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To: #3Fan; jaykay
Could this explain the misbehaving folks we've encountered lately? Deep cover lefty trolls? Wouldn't surprise me.
192 posted on 12/09/2003 1:53:34 AM PST by milemark (A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.)
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To: ReleaseTheHounds
We may be surrounded by wackos, but we are the strong core of sensibility!!! Let the wackos rotate...
193 posted on 12/09/2003 2:01:04 AM PST by Cate (Bush is da' man...)
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To: Devil_Anse
im readong all these posts and i cant believe how mean you guys are to,,,yu guys dont know her she's an AMAZING person she s goinbg thru so much right no she doesnt need these to your not acting very christian huh????
194 posted on 12/09/2003 2:32:27 AM PST by stands2reason (What good does it do you to "win" a debate in an insane asylum?)
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To: stands2reason
i dont' mean to be judgemental but aroundt hthis place there are so many that it rubs off. if you had know her father since aboy you would understsand.
195 posted on 12/09/2003 5:27:43 AM PST by Devil_Anse
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To: AxelPaulsenJr
I try to avoid too much dealings with pot obsessed drug warriors.

That must be hard to do since you post on the WOsD's threads consistently and persistently. Far more than I do.

196 posted on 12/09/2003 6:57:36 AM PST by TigersEye ("Where there is life there is hope!" - Terri Schiavo)
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To: dennisw; Cachelot; Yehuda; Nix 2; veronica; Catspaw; knighthawk; Alouette; Optimist; weikel; ...
If you'd like to be on or off this middle east/political ping list, please FR mail me.
197 posted on 12/09/2003 7:21:30 AM PST by SJackson
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To: King Prout
why would anyone sane willingly permit a third party to collect websurfing data on his activities?

Ignorance and too much trust.

198 posted on 12/09/2003 7:25:06 AM PST by af_vet_rr
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To: TigersEye
LOL, To quote the ex-poster LeRoy.

Prove your claim.

199 posted on 12/09/2003 7:26:58 AM PST by AxelPaulsenJr (Excellence In Posting Since 1999)
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To: TigersEye
That must be hard to do since you post on the WOsD's threads consistently and persistently. Far more than I do.

You perhaps are confusing me with another poster, "Robert Paulsen". For in fact I have been spending less and less time on these drug warrior threads.

200 posted on 12/09/2003 7:36:49 AM PST by AxelPaulsenJr (Excellence In Posting Since 1999)
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