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WIRED: Neo-Nazis Are Fleeing Telegram for Encrypted App SimpleX Chat. (rbfirehose.com)

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[–] Tregetour@lemdro.id 9 points 1 month ago

Smear campaign

A smear campaign, also referred to as a smear tactic or simply a smear, is an effort to damage or call into question someone's reputation, by propounding negative propaganda.[1] It makes use of discrediting tactics. It can be applied to individuals or groups. Common targets are public officials, politicians, political candidates, activists, and ex-spouses. The term also applies in other contexts, such as the workplace.[2] The term smear campaign became popular around 1936.[3] [Wikipedia[