Craigslist ad for right-wing commenters draws suspicion and a few giggles | Posted | National Post
“Your writing must be strong, right-wing and use the supplied talking points without being bogged down in too much detail,” the ad reads. “You are creating an online persona with a consistent tone.”
Successful applicants will be compensated at an hourly rate that is yet to be determined, according to the ad. “Bonuses for controversial postings that heat up a topic or forums thread.” Oh, and humour is most certainly encouraged.
Sadly, spelling is not this poster’s strong suit. The company urges applicants to find facts that will “stir controversey [sic],” and says they should be “repating [sic] key talking points,” in their posts. One need not submit a resume – a written audition will suffice. Applicants are asked to write a 100 word comment to correspond with a provided headline “Ignatieff Promises No Coallitions [sic] after Election.”
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