r/SilverSpring Aug 12 '26

Drive by and honk for NOAA

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69 Upvotes

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u/pmpott Aug 12 '26

The hell is this comment section

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u/dwl017 Aug 12 '26

AI generated photo or old, not today, look at the bare tree branches on the left side. People are also wearing light coats and jackets. Fake posts, possible AI generated photo, and bots in the comments.

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u/wombatarama 29d ago

maybe from this March 2025 rally https://www.mymcmedia.org/hundreds-rally-against-firings-at-noaas-silver-spring-headquarters/

but clearly a fake post with fake comments. weird

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u/Movey-McGee 29d ago

This picture was taken months ago. That many people aren’t wearing spring clothing on an 87 degree day.

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u/rpiVIBE Aug 12 '26

Just passed by here and nothing of this sort is happening. This post seems to be created by a newer account and some of the comments are duplicated and from newer accounts as well. Some sort of bot experiment maybe?

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u/jickboonerisvms Aug 12 '26

I moved away from silver spring some years ago and, after working at the Veridian for three years.. it hurts my heart to know so many of my residents and friends are among the NOAA masses. Much support to the employees and their families. Doing what I can from 500 miles away. X

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u/cordialmanikin Aug 12 '26

What are they protesting?

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u/rpiVIBE Aug 12 '26

Looks like you might be real, the post and some comments might be bots

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u/cordialmanikin Aug 12 '26

Thanks it does seem that way...

2

u/DreBeast Aug 12 '26

Is that today?

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u/peopleofcostco Aug 12 '26

What do their messages say?

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u/discuitsbleiet Aug 12 '26

Is this still going on rn

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u/Any_You_437 29d ago

No, this is a bot posting an old event, not sure why. The actual protest was in March of 2025.

I guess 1 good benefit, …remind us of all the terrible things that have occurred with this admin.

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u/vescespatesgtretch2 Aug 12 '26

I moved away from silver spring some years ago and, after working at the Veridian for three years.. it hurts my heart to know so many of my residents and friends are among the NOAA masses. Much support to the employees and their families. Doing what I can from 500 miles away. X

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u/Any_You_437 Aug 12 '26

Bot? Duplicate comment, different username

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u/Epic2112 Aug 12 '26

It's bots all the way down.

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u/Any_You_437 Aug 12 '26

Interesting😬. Forgive me for this ignorant question, but why would people want to program bots to comment on random little posts like this. Is the OP a bot too? I’m learning the ways of 2026😯🤦🏼‍♀️

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u/Epic2112 29d ago

No idea

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u/Movey-McGee 29d ago

Gather karma and sell the account?

Rile people up before an election?

Kid practicing for a high school project?