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For example, they may notice a dense cluster of accounts created simultaneously, forming a "tight little ball," which often suggests a botnet—a network of automated accounts working in unison to amplify certain narratives.
However, distinguishing between genuine grassroots activism and disinformation efforts requires nuanced analysis. Camille stresses that normal political conversations can sometimes appear bizarre or intense, and many grassroots voices authentically express strong opinions. Therefore, they scrutinize diversity in timing, semantics, and network interactions to differentiate genuine dialogues from orchestrated campaigns.