Fake Poll Tests Media and Poll Trackers in 'Social Experiment'

A fraudulent poll conducted by a fake firm, Median Strategies, was revealed to be a 'social experiment' designed to test the vigilance of media outlets and poll aggregators, with some passing and others failing to identify the deception.

20 Aug, 15:00 — 20 Aug, 15:00

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A fake poll tested media and poll trackers. Here’s who passed and failed.

Median Strategies, a fake polling firm, claimed it was a “social experiment.” The fraudulent poll received some attention but was shunned by mainstream poll aggregators and exposed by a reporter.

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Fake Poll Tests Media and Poll Trackers in 'Social Experiment'

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A fake poll tested media and poll trackers. Here’s who passed and failed.

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