BERLIN — A Berlin-based Israeli satirist says he and others have succeeded in using fake profiles to join, then take over, about three dozen Facebook pages that support the nationalist Alternative for Germany party. Shahak Shapira, who calls himself “propaganda leader” of the satirical German political party “The Party,” an ironic use of the Nazi party position of “Reichspropagandaleiter,” told The Associated Press on Monday that he and others “infiltrated” the groups over 11 months. The party did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the stunt. Using fake profiles and “liking” or sharing AfD posts, they got invited to be part of the groups and then slowly worked their way in as moderators, then administrators. “It’s a good chance for people from both sides to talk to one another,” he said.

Source: National Post September 04, 2017 13:41 UTC