Question 17: a. Many feeds now contain clusters of “friendly” comments that arrive within the same minute, repeat the same jokes, and ignore...

Question 17:

a. Many feeds now contain clusters of “friendly” comments that arrive within the same minute, repeat the same jokes, and ignore the actual question in the post.

b. In that environment, the dead internet theory can feel tempting, because copy-paste accounts create the sense that real discussion has been replaced by scripts.

c. One simple way to check the pattern is to reply with a very specific detail, since automated or low-effort accounts often answer with vague lines that fit any topic.

d. Once people start reading comments through that lens, they may treat every reaction as performance, which weakens trust and makes communities easier to abandon.

e. That still does not prove the internet is “dead,” but it explains why some users move toward smaller groups, verify sources more often, and avoid endless threads built to reward noise.

A. b – a – d – c – e        B. a – b – c – e – d        C. a – b – c – d – e        D. a – c – b – d – e