Which of the following is an example of astroturfing?
A) an interest group joins forces with a sports franchise to oppose domestic violence
B) an interest group stages a protest at the Olympics to gain international attention
C) an interest group uses hundreds of fake accounts to post comments in online sports forums
D) an interest group hires a high profile athlete to act as its honorary spokesperson

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Astroturfing refers to the practice of creating a false impression of widespread grassroots support for a policy, individual, or product, where little such support exists. It often involves the use of fake accounts, identities, or scripts to simulate genuine public engagement, as described in option C.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Astroturfing