The Ups and Downs of Being a Twitter Fraudster 101
Barence writes "PC Pro has a feature examining the psychology and motivation of people who create fake or parody Twitter accounts. The feature reveals how people behind some of the most popular parodies — such as @MrsStephenFry — have gone on to earn commercial success, while others are altogether more sinister. The man behind @Lord_Credo managed to convince many that he was a personal adviser to British Prime Minister, David Cameron, and wormed his way into political circles. He allegedly conned some out of money, took advantage of the hospitality of others, and left the professional reputation of at least one 'in tatters.' He even fabricated a malignant brain tumor, leaving one young member of the group 'utterly distraught.'"
That's what happens when... (Score:5, Funny)
Its disgusting (Score:5, Funny)
Lord_Credo? (Score:3, Funny)
What a pity, he sounded like a guy you could believe in.
Re:u should deceive those u can (Score:4, Funny)
u can decieve the trash that live entirely in "people space": many politicians, psycologists, theatre people, generally "social sciences" kind of people... why?
Other people can. You couldn't. A minimum level of literacy is required.
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Re:Its disgusting (Score:3, Funny)
For a moment I thought your reply was of epic proportions, when I misread your account name as "Christ".
Re:u should deceive those u can (Score:5, Funny)
Re:u should deceive those u can (Score:5, Funny)
Scene: a mathematical conference.
First Mathematician: Who's the spacker in the tin-foil hat over there?
Second Mathematician: Oh, that's just zugendneb, our tame lolcat. We keep him because he can sniff out social engineers and destroy them with his wit and repartee. He can't write English worth a shit, but his texting skills are a legend in his own lunchtime.
Re:That's what happens when... (Score:0, Funny)
"portending"
This word ... I do not think it means what you think it means ...
Re:u should deceive those u can (Score:5, Funny)
I will then assume that you are indeed the respectable expert that you claim to be, and speak to you accordingly.
HA! I tricked you! I am not actually a programmer, I just play one on Slashdot.
Re:That's what happens when... (Score:0, Funny)
"Niggers aren't capable of portending to be white you fucking dumbass."
Are you that Nigerian Prince whose money I'm waiting for?
Re:u should deceive those u can (Score:5, Funny)
This is actually more common to people in general, rather than just behavioral psychologists. I love people watching.
So, what do you consider to be a proxy for poo-flinging?
Tweeting
Re:Fraudsters? (Score:3, Funny)
Hell, people can't tell the difference between Funny and Insightful, either.
Re:Its disgusting (Score:4, Funny)
(I'm being vague enough in my post here that I'm comfortable that she won't track down this post and connect the two.)
Sure, until God rats you out again. ;)