Apple blocks 1,000 iPhone apps amid astroturfing claims | Technology | guardian.co.uk
"Apple has apparently pulled the plug on more than 1,000 iPhone applications, amid allegations that the developer behind them planted positive reviews about its products"

Health Insurers Caught Paying Facebook Gamers Virtual Currency To Oppose Reform Bill
Health insurance industry trade groups opposed to President Obama's health care reform bill are paying Facebook users fake money -- called "virtual currency" -- to send letters to Congress protesting the bill. http://bit.ly/8w6DhK

I have growing mistrust in the quality of the data in most "customer review" websites. I suspect that astroturfing is thriving.

Wow, interesting story by @maddow on astroturfing by political proponents via Mafia Wars.

RT @matamouros: Virtual-astroturfing, or using virtual carrots in exchange for your citizenship: http://tinyurl.com/ylmzbqv

RT @MichelleBlanc: Retweeting @futilites: RT @philippemartin L’astroturfing, le cancer du web social http://bit.ly/5wFKMd

All The President’s Perps,The “Plumbers”@ the WH Gates Pt. 1
The real story behind the "break in" at the White House State Dinner

@ThanetStar yes facts and history, click fraud, lawsuits, astroturfing and all that jazz

Updated FTC Guidelines: Big Change, Or Storm In A Teacup?
The Federal Trade Commission's updated guides governing endorsements and testimonials went into effect on December 1st. When I first heard about the new guidelines, I'd wondered if anything had really changed, in a word, no for non-celebrity endorsers,...