How popularity for movies/TV are faked

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    Vknid
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      This man has a project going where he has been studying bot networks in social media and ran across this while doing so.  Ever wonder how horrible shows everyone hates appear popular?

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      There are several ways in which popularity for movies and TV shows can be faked. Here are a few common techniques:

      Buying followers and likes: One way to create the appearance of popularity is to buy followers and likes on social media platforms. This can be done by using bots or by hiring people to create fake accounts and interact with posts. While this may boost the numbers, it does not reflect genuine interest in the content.
      Inflating view counts: Some websites and services offer to increase the number of views a video or post receives for a fee. This can make it appear as though the content is more popular than it actually is.
      Manipulating reviews: Reviews play a significant role in determining the success of a movie or TV show. One way to manipulate this is by paying people to write positive reviews or by creating fake accounts to post positive feedback.
      Gaming the rating system: Some rating systems, such as those used by streaming services, can be manipulated by repeatedly rating a show or movie to artificially boost its score.
      It is important to note that these practices are unethical and can be detrimental to the integrity of the entertainment industry. Genuine popularity should be based on the quality of the content and the interest of the audience, not on fake metrics.

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