Explained: The workings behind those "Like" comments on PAP MPs' FBs
Upon receiving instructions by the administrators, unquestioning members spring into action to counter unfavorable chatter forming against PAP members or its linked entities. They operate in large numbers with the primary objective of drowning out negative comments and derailing the discussions on the internet.
In addition, they also monitor Facebook activities of opposition parties, and call for reinforcements to help counter statements that are critical of the ruling party. On mundane days, typical actions including like-ing the FB pages of the PAP MPs to boast the popularity of MPs. Some of their communications and actions are captured below:
- http://www.tremeritus.com/2012/11/16/inside-the-world-of-the-pap-internet-brigade/
Upon receiving instructions by the administrators, unquestioning members spring into action to counter unfavorable chatter forming against PAP members or its linked entities. They operate in large numbers with the primary objective of drowning out negative comments and derailing the discussions on the internet.
In addition, they also monitor Facebook activities of opposition parties, and call for reinforcements to help counter statements that are critical of the ruling party. On mundane days, typical actions including like-ing the FB pages of the PAP MPs to boast the popularity of MPs. Some of their communications and actions are captured below:
- http://www.tremeritus.com/2012/11/16/inside-the-world-of-the-pap-internet-brigade/