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Boomers on Facebook Are Leaving Comments That Make It Clear That They Have No Idea That AI-Generated Thirst Traps Aren't Real (futurism.com)

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[–] call_me_xale@lemmy.zip 34 points 1 month ago* (2 children)

Good-looking person, usually dressed and/or posing provocatively. Often includes engagement-bait-type caption.

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[–] Mac@mander.xyz 25 points 1 month ago (1 child)

A thirst trap is specifically attraction as bait

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[–] KneeTitts@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

Thanks, Ive literally never heard this term till today

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