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Here is what one of these ads looks like:
https://www.reddit.com/u/PhillyCanada/s/O52X2oGf5V
It does not appear to be labeled as an ad on the Reddit mobile app.
Why are there so many comments in the thread going "Omg great ad/marketing idea!!", that's so weird...
I wonder if a lot of that is astroturfing.
even lemmy has astroturfing. i guarantee reddit's push to tighten API usage etc was partially to ensure only paid / approved astroturfing was possible
Lemmy has astroturfing? Where??? The Linux bros? They just seem like they REALLY love Linux (and good for them, everyone needs hobbies).