Many new accounts requesting to follow me lately where the account purports to be from Gaza, a mother or father who needs help… They are so far all written with a similar voice and photos (a bit overly professional-looking headshots, if you ask me).
Absolutely there is a true nightmare on the ground and real people need help but… Gazans turning to Mastodon for help? And requesting to follow me?
Are these real people or what?
I am skeptical and also very cautious to not undermine any real support efforts. 🤔😔
Scott Murray :neurodiversity:
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2025-12-16 16:41:21 UTC
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