Noun.
Also known as Woozlebait or Citationpox/Citepox.
A deliberately planted falsehood designed to spread through citations and repetition, creating the illusion of truth or consensus. A malicious use of the Woozle Effect.
Also known as Woozlebait or Citationpox/Citepox.
A deliberately planted falsehood designed to spread through citations and repetition, creating the illusion of truth or consensus. A malicious use of the Woozle Effect.
“The Turing Slip origin cited on that Reddit forum was a Poisoned Woozle—everyone kept repeating it without checking.”
by APedant November 24, 2025
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