A single individual has revealed themselves as the creator of the “Digitális Polgári Kör Vecsés” Facebook page, which spent months satirizing government communication. Between last summer and the recent parliamentary elections, the administrator published approximately 2,200 posts that reached a massive audience without the use of advertisements.
Satire Through Artificial Intelligence
The anonymous operator disclosed in an interview with Magyar Hang that they utilized artificial intelligence to generate various political quotes. This strategy allowed the page to attract nearly 30,000 followers, including committed Fidesz supporters.
One specific post claiming that the page had “marked everyone who posts a funny face” was widely circulated and picked up by several news portals. The administrator stated their goal was to mock a system and a process where the government used tools to manipulate masses through propaganda for a decade and a half.
High-Profile Trolls and Political Friction
The page’s influence was evident during Viktor Orbán’s March visit to Vecsés. After learning that the Counter Terrorism Centre (TEK) was inspecting the site for the Prime Minister’s closed-door event, the admin posted the news, which eventually led to the registration for the forum being opened to the general public.
The operator also targeted Béla Rácz, known as Young G, following a video Rácz posted with Alexandra Szentkirályi. After the admin questioned who could stand against them if “VV Béci and VV Gigi” were on their side, Young G contacted the admin offering assist and suggesting funding through the Vecsés municipality.
Legal Risks and the “Historical Defeat”
The project was not without risk. Lajos Szűcs, the outgoing parliamentary representative for the region, filed a report against the fake DPK. While the administrator admits to operating in a “gray zone,” they have stated they are prepared to accept any resulting responsibility.
Following the elections, the administrator noted a significant absence of propaganda. They believe many Fidesz politicians still do not understand the reasons behind what they describe as a “historical defeat” and expect accountability to follow in the future.
As for the future of the page, the creator indicated that maintaining the account no longer makes sense now that the elections have concluded.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did the administrator generate the political content?
The administrator used artificial intelligence to publish various political quotes on the Facebook page.
What happened when the admin posted about the TEK in Vecsés?
The post about the Counter Terrorism Centre inspecting the site for Viktor Orbán’s visit reached a large number of people, and subsequently, registration for the forum was opened to the general public.
Will the Digitális Polgári Kör Vecsés page continue to operate?
The administrator stated that there is no longer much point in maintaining the fake DPK now that the elections are over.
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