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We’ve seen tons of fake Twitter accounts but something I’m surprised we don’t see on Twitter is the Fake Re-Tweet #FakeRT (You could also start with FRT, but the 10 yr old in me giggles every time I see that) Things like:
RT @louisgray I secretly like the Zune sooo much better than the iPod #FakeRT
RT @chrisbrogan I’m really identical tripplets, it’s how I get so much done #FakeRT
RT @DoctorJones I really wish I’d gone into advertising #FakeRT
RT @Jowyang I’m bored with social media #FakeRT
RT @peterkim I am declaring myself THE social media expert #FakeRT
RT @tacanderson I have no idea what I’m doing. I’m just making it up #FakeRT (wait, that one’s a little too close to home)
Maybe it’s because we’re all “friends”? That can’t be it because the people I make fun of the most are my friends. Maybe it’s the fear or retribution? Maybe it’s because no one has thought of it yet and I’m sick for even bringing it up?
I don’t know why but I’ve been wondering for a while now why we haven’t seen it yet.
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