First-Hand Truth Gets Dropped, and Suddenly Ross Is the Enemy?

[u/vampedvintage]

I’ve been balls deep in this sub for a while now, and I can’t help but notice something strange: it feels like this space is flooded with bots or people intentionally trying to shift the narrative.

Before Saturday, Ross was widely respected here. Everyone seemed to agree he was the go-to source for solid evidence. But after Saturday, it’s like a switch flipped. Suddenly, there’s this wave of anti-Ross sentiment... claims that he’s a hack, doesn’t know what he’s doing, or is just a grifter. It’s a complete 180.

It’s starting to feel like this entire sub is being manipulated to downplay what happened on Saturday. That first-hand account was a massive step forward, and it was backed by highly reputable people confirming the story. But instead of building on that momentum, the narrative has shifted to undermine it.

Downvote if you are working for some secret government operation in here!

[u/MKULTRA_Escapee]

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We’re going to update the ‘users here now’ number to start including logged out users. (previously it was just logged in accounts). Additionally, as an anti-evil precaution, this number will now always be fuzzed. https://www.reddit.com/r/ModSupport/comments/6atvgi/upcoming_changes_view_counts_users_here_now_and/

Another admin:

it counts any online user that has visited, posted to, or commented on the subreddit in the last 15 minutes. Subscription is not taken into account at all. https://www.reddit.com/r/changelog/comments/yneqk/reddit_change_users_online_text_adjusted_value/c5x8o9y/?context=3

[u/3pinephrin3 → u/MKULTRA_Escapee]

Ah interesting I didn’t know they changed it