>[!abstract] >An imaginary moderation practice which not only shadowbans a user (i.e., hides their posts from others), but also unleashes sycophantic bots prompted to reply positively to their posts, creating the illusion of a praising environment ([[Pesce, 2022]]). >[!related] >- **North** (upstream): — >- **West** (similar): — >- **East** (different): — >- **South** (downstream): —