Tech · Hype check
Fake Fan Detector
Estimate whether a wave of hype looks organic, coordinated, or a little too carefully farmed.
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Formula used
Organic hype probability = consistency of behaviour - campaign signals - synthetic enthusiasm markers
Worked example
If hype appears everywhere at once, comments all sound alike, and the praise feels oddly coordinated, the detector will score it as less organic.
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Does a low score prove a marketing campaign?
No. It means the pattern looks less organic and more coordinated than a normal burst of enthusiasm.
What pushes the score down most?
Seeing the thing everywhere at once, repetitive comments, suspiciously polished authenticity, and identical fan language all increase suspicion.
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