Creating the impression of public support by paying people in the public to pretend to be supportive.
The false support can take the form of letters to the editor, postings on message boards in response to criticism, and writing to politicians in support of the cause.
Astroturfing is the opposite of "grassroots", genuine public support of an issue.
The false support can take the form of letters to the editor, postings on message boards in response to criticism, and writing to politicians in support of the cause.
Astroturfing is the opposite of "grassroots", genuine public support of an issue.
Mike, admit you just got caught astroturfing. You're just pimping your own blog.
Microsoft didn't have grassroots support, so they created astroturf support.
Microsoft didn't have grassroots support, so they created astroturf support.
by holloway August 17, 2004
Get the astroturf mug.She is the God of internal and outer beauty. She is the girl you will never forget. The girl your ex will despise and hate and the girl you're mother will love. She has the greatest personality and the cutest little laugh. The girl with the great body...points are all directed to a definite Astrid. She is also the meaning and symbolism of divine strength.
Guy: Did you meet Astrid?
Girl: Oh yes..she is sooo divine!
Girl 1: Omg my ex just left me for an Astrid.
Girl 2: Here I'll help you find another dude in the yellow pages..you'll never get that other one back!
Mother: Oh that Astrid is a darling. Not like those other ex's!
Girl: Oh yes..she is sooo divine!
Girl 1: Omg my ex just left me for an Astrid.
Girl 2: Here I'll help you find another dude in the yellow pages..you'll never get that other one back!
Mother: Oh that Astrid is a darling. Not like those other ex's!
by YOurdaMaN July 30, 2009
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(*lil kids behaving bad) You kids better behave yourself, before i slap you upside your head with some actrite.
Boy didn't i tell you not to do that.....(SMACK!)don't make me lay sum moe actrites up on your dumbass.
(*opening the door for a lady)Hey thanks for opening the door for me,good to see someone with some actrites.
Boy didn't i tell you not to do that.....(SMACK!)don't make me lay sum moe actrites up on your dumbass.
(*opening the door for a lady)Hey thanks for opening the door for me,good to see someone with some actrites.
by Bee Ramanand March 5, 2008
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Guy 1: Did you see the new sexy chick?
Guy 2: Yeah I saw her I heard her name was Astrid.
Guy 1: Perfect name for a beautiful, sexy girl
Guy 2: Yeah I saw her I heard her name was Astrid.
Guy 1: Perfect name for a beautiful, sexy girl
by Lockwood_0987 November 27, 2018
Get the Astrid mug.1. Astria is the Italian/Greek goddess of truth and justice. Also known as Astraea.
2. Goddess of the stars and the last immortal to live with man.
2. Goddess of the stars and the last immortal to live with man.
by Star 1980 February 3, 2010
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by Dancomono July 17, 2006
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