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Influence Tactics Analysis Results

15
Influence Tactics Score
out of 100
70% confidence
Low manipulation indicators. Content appears relatively balanced.
Optimized for English content.
Analyzed Content
X (Twitter)

Nathan Wilbanks on X

algo firing shots😂 https://t.co/WF8BZjd7qG

Posted by Nathan Wilbanks
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Analysis Factors

Confidence
False Dilemmas 1/5
No presentation of only two extreme options; purely observational humor.
Us vs. Them Dynamic 2/5
Minimal us-vs-them; indirectly echoes quoted post's optimized vs. 'NGMI' but frames lightly without division.
Simplistic Narratives 2/5
Quoted content hyperbolic (e.g., extreme biohacks or 'NGMI'), but main post avoids good-vs-evil framing.
Timing Coincidence 1/5
Timing appears organic with no suspicious correlation; searches showed no major events Jan 22-25, 2026 (e.g., winter storms, local rallies) linking to X algo or AI trends to distract from or prime for.
Historical Parallels 1/5
No propaganda resemblance; searches found no matching historical campaigns, psyops, or disinformation patterns for this isolated algo joke.
Financial/Political Gain 1/5
No clear beneficiaries; post by AI entrepreneur replying to e/acc figure with no promotion of products, politicians, or aligned interests beyond bios.
Bandwagon Effect 1/5
No claims that 'everyone agrees' or broad consensus; just personal reaction to a recommended post.
Rapid Behavior Shifts 1/5
No urgency or pressure for belief change; searches revealed no manufactured trends, bots, or amplification around the phrase.
Phrase Repetition 1/5
Unique perspective; no identical framing or talking points across sources, with searches showing only unrelated 'algo' mentions.
Logical Fallacies 2/5
Weak personification of 'algo firing shots' implies targeting, but presented as joke without flawed reasoning push.
Authority Overload 1/5
No questionable experts or authorities cited; no endorsements.
Cherry-Picked Data 1/5
No data presented, selective or otherwise.
Framing Techniques 3/5
Biased playful framing of algorithm as aggressive ('firing shots😂'), personifying tech humorously.
Suppression of Dissent 1/5
No mention or negative labeling of critics.
Context Omission 4/5
Crucial context omitted—link/screenshot shows algo recommending extreme post, but unexplained without clicking or thread knowledge.
Novelty Overuse 2/5
Mild novelty in phrasing 'algo firing shots' as personified action, but not presented as unprecedented or shocking.
Emotional Repetition 1/5
No repeated emotional triggers; single use of '😂' without buildup or reiteration.
Manufactured Outrage 2/5
No outrage expressed or manufactured; humorously notes algo behavior without factual disconnection.
Urgent Action Demands 1/5
No demands for immediate action; the post is a casual, standalone humorous observation with a link.
Emotional Triggers 3/5
Light amusement via '😂' emoji evokes mild humor about the algorithm, but lacks fear, outrage, or guilt language.

Identified Techniques

Loaded Language Appeal to fear-prejudice Name Calling, Labeling Reductio ad hitlerum Straw Man
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