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What is a shill?
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[quote:The Guy:MV8yMzk3Mzc0XzQxMDU5ODU3X0QyM0IxODdE] [quote:Anonymous Coward 45581443:MV8yMzk3Mzc0XzQxMDU5Mzk4X0UyNjRBNTAx] [quote:Wispa:MV8yMzk3Mzc0XzQxMDU4ODM5X0RCNjVGNTk5] I'm quite surprised at the vote so far considering "Someone who is skeptical of your favorite theory" is usually why the term is used. [/quote] Don't be surprised at all. Check out this poll: http://www.godlikeproductions.com/forum1/message2393798/pg1 There are certain vocal types who DO throw out the accusation, but the forum on the whole knows [i]precisely[/i] what a shill is. Lot of spin control going on with this board, and as much as I hate to say it, a huge majority are AC's. That's not to say there aren't some registered members with questionable posting histories as well. [/quote] That's what the human brain is good at, finding patterns in noncorrelated data. That's why conspiracy theories exist. Quite a few are BS, but every once in a while, the theory is right on the money. Same thing with "shills." The word is mostly used as an insult, but there are real shills around. [/quote]
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The word is thrown around a lot, but I wonder if there's any agreed upon definition. Is a shill anyone who agrees with an "official" explanation? Someone who is skeptical of your favorite theory? Someone who is paid to steer a discussion in a certain direction? A useful idiot? Hmm, better make it a poll.
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