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Taipei City Facebook Page Flooded with Indonesian Comments, Netizens Joke About Bot Error

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • The official Taipei City Facebook page, 'Humans of Taipei I am Taipei,' received a large influx of comments from Indonesian netizens.
  • This occurred shortly after Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang faced accusations of hiring internet trolls.
  • Internet celebrity "Four Cats" pointed out the unusual volume of foreign comments, jokingly suggesting a bot error.

The official Facebook page for Taipei City, 'Humans of Taipei I am Taipei,' has unexpectedly become a hub for comments from Indonesian netizens. This surge in foreign engagement has drawn attention and sparked amusement online.

The situation gained traction after internet celebrity "Four Cats" observed and highlighted the large number of comments originating from Indonesia. The timing is notable, as it follows recent accusations against Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang, who was questioned by KMT and TPP netizens regarding the alleged hiring of internet trolls.

"Four Cats" humorously speculated that the influx of comments might be due to a "bot error" in online influence campaigns. The incident has led to lighthearted commentary among netizens, contrasting with the more serious political accusations that preceded it.

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