Have you ever seen a Facebook post that feels kind of weird, super angry, or just too “perfect” at making people fight in the comments? Yeah… might be a bot.
And these days, it’s not just about fake friends. Whole pages and groups are set up to mess with your mind. Some even pay to show up on your homepage like a regular ad.
Let’s break down how to tell what’s real and what’s just someone trying to control what you think.
What Even Is a Bot Page or Group?
A bot isn’t always a robot like in movies. On Facebook, it can be:
- A fake person who isn’t real at all.
- A page or group run by someone who wants to trick people.
- A computer program that posts stuff automatically.
These bots don’t care about you—they care about changing your mind.
Signs You’re Looking at a Bot Page or Group
1. It Posts Wild Stuff All the Time
- Super emotional memes: angry, sad, scared, or SUPER proud of something.
- Posts come one after another, all day and night.
- It’s all about getting a reaction out of you.
2. It Doesn’t Sell Anything—Just Ideas
- Ads used to show you sneakers, now it’s “This country is falling apart because of XYZ!”
- No products. No services. Just trying to make you think or feel a certain way.
- Ask yourself: Why are they paying to make me see this? What do they want from me?
3. The Comments Are Strange
- Weirdly generic stuff like “So true!” or “Count me in!” over and over.
- People arguing in the comments… always.
- Or comments are turned off so no one can push back.
4. The Page Looks Fake
- No info about who runs it, or dubious info.
- No real photos or personal stories, or in the age of Ai; complicated but fishy stories.
- Just memes, articles, and drama.
5. It Sounds One-Sided—Every Time
- Doesn’t ask questions or leave room for thinking.
- Blames one group of people for everything.
- Uses strong words like “evil,” “wake up,” “destroying us.”
Why This Stuff Matters
Bots are sneaky. They want you to feel things so strongly that you stop thinking clearly.
And here’s the big question:
If someone is spending tons of money to make you think one thing… why?
What are they trying to get from you?
Who wins if you believe them?
The truth is: angry, scared people are easier to control. They’ll vote a certain way. They’ll blame their neighbors. They’ll stop asking questions.
And if a bot can turn enough regular people against each other?
💸 The people in power keep winning. Every time.
What You Can Do
- Think twice before sharing. Is it helpful—or just hurtful?
- Look at the page. Who runs it? What do they want?
- Talk to real people. Not just Facebook posts.
- Report fake pages. Click the three dots ••• and hit “Report” You’ll be given the option of blocking them as well
Final Thought
You are smart. You are allowed to question things.
Just because something feels true doesn’t mean it is true.
So next time you see a big angry meme with 100,000 shares, ask:
Who made this? Why are they spending money to make me feel this way? What do they get if I believe it?
Stay sharp out there. You’re worth more than someone else’s agenda.