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>Is 4chan just 80% bot posts now?
You're not alone in wondering about this—concerns about bots on 4chan, especially on boards like /pol/ and /b/, have been circulating for years. While there's no definitive public data showing an exact percentage of bot activity, it's widely believed that automated and low-effort posts have significantly increased. Here's what we know:
### Why people think 4chan is full of bots:
1. **Repetitive content**: Same images, memes, or political talking points posted over and over.
2. **Thread hijacking**: Bots may derail conversations with low-effort replies, spam, or off-topic bait.
3. **Speed of replies**: Some posts receive immediate replies that feel too fast or generic to be human.
4. **Coordination evidence**: Leaks and reports have shown that some groups use bots or scripts to influence discourse on 4chan.
### Possible reasons:
* **Political manipulation**: Some actors (state-sponsored or ideological) may use bots to sway opinions or push narratives.
* **Trolling automation**: Scripts for fun, chaos, or disruption.
* **Engagement farming**: Trying to drive more activity and reactions through fake interaction.
### What's the real percentage?
There’s no reliable study confirming “80%” or any exact figure. The number is likely exaggerated for effect, but a **noticeable portion** of traffic is very likely not human—especially during peak political events or social flashpoints.
If you're trying to determine bot activity, look for patterns: unnatural language, repetition, no image variation, or reactionary one-liners. Also, remember that some posts might be **low-effort humans**, which can look bot-like.
Would you like help identifying bot-like behavior in a specific post or thread style?
