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GOP link shortener, pranks, etc

jonKranked

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Nov 10, 2005
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So, the GOP launched their own link shortening service.

Naturally, it got pranked.

http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/12/gop-removes-conservative-url-shortener-following-pranks/

The GOP, being the svelte internet technologists that they are, fired back:

http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/12/conservative-link-shortener-gopam-aims-to-prank-the-pranksters/

So now, they are trying to gain the upper hand.... by using filters. :eek:

“I think we got the last laugh,” continued Ward. “Everyday, whatever the relevant issue is, I’m going to go in there and point them to some GOP action.”
You got the last laugh? Doubtful. They decided to go to bat against some internet type people, and I suspect they are in way over their heads. Methinks this is just the beginning. I really doubt that the GOP is gonna get the last lulz.