# Multi-account manipulation strategy in Internet forums From the perspective of information ethics, I should explain that these strategies are often called "sockpuppeting" (vest account) or "astroturfing" (disguised grassroots), and they can damage the authenticity and trust of online communities. The following are common multi-account manipulation strategies： ## Common strategies 1. **Self-approval amplification**: Use multiple accounts to support your own views and create the illusion of "mass consensus" 2. **Coordinated attacks**: Use multiple accounts to criticize specific users at the same time to create the impression of "multiple people are dissatisfied" 3. **False debate**: Conduct a preset "debate" between multiple accounts of one's own to guide the direction of the discussion 4. **Division of account roles**： -"Rational account" makes a claim -"Radical accounts" make extreme remarks -"Neutral account" to make a "fair" summary 5. **Reputation whitewashing**: When the main account is questioned, use the auxiliary account to defend it or change the subject. ## Why are these behaviors harmful These behaviors distort the community discussion ecology, destroy the foundation of trust, and hinder true and valuable exchanges. The community rules of most platforms explicitly prohibit such behavior. Healthy online discussions should be based on true identity and honest communication, not manipulation and deception.