to sometimes feel like some posts are journalists writing thought pieces?

[JinglingRexManningDay]

I'm not one for calling troll or I'm not one for being all suspicious but sometimes I read an OP and think it sounds like they are looking for stories or opinions to put into their article.

AIBU and,more importantly,am I alone in my 'That reads like bullshit' camp?

Nope, not alone and NBU.

Report them to MNHQ.

I think there's a lot of made up opening posts on here at the moment.

Journos and also the few Christmas chancers will no doubt be appearing to try to seize on the goodwill of genuine people. Ah humbug, woke up with my cynical head on this morning.

I would but I've no proof of anything just gut feeling.

I doubt MNHQ cares too much about my feelings

Oh yes the begging posts will be popping up ten a penny now won't they.

Good to know I am not alone or slipping into some troll overload induced paranoia.

Yeah, and sometimes it reads like some political flunky puts stuff on here just to run it past us and see if they can get away with some new hell.

Oh yes, the ones that go "something dramatic, I have no opinion myself, please discuss.... "

I've seen a couple of the Christmas chancers too.

I hate Christmas Chancers because sometimes real people in real horrible situations must miss out on genuine help.

True. I saw one yesterday and couldn't believe that posters were falling for it, it's a shame because there are so many generous and kind people on here and eventually it won't be worth helping anyone 'cos you can never be sure.

Actually, Jingling, they do. Report anything you find suspicious and they'll at least take a look.

It's the only way they'll ever know something is suspicious.

Yes to both types of post.

If I see them I don't comment & just report.

Yes to the political flunky.

I don't like the emotive ones that then get ridiculous and obviously trollish and then get deleted maybe that's their idea where people have told personal experiences.

I'm going to become a wart on the eye of MNHQ now with my bullshit radar.

No - I am already driving 'Amy' mad I'm sure. I am trying to behave myself and 'report' instead of make 'obvious' comments, but it is starting to feel like a waste of time - maybe if more people were reporting the same threads it might help?

Hello all,
Please be reassured that we take all reports seriously. As you know, troll-hunting is not allowed but the the collective MN bullshit radar is very important to the smooth running of the site and we appreciate your insight.

As an aside, I can confirm that Amy is not being driven mad, well, not by ChippingIn at any rate. Please do report your suspicions and we will look into them.

How many Helen's are there now?

We are Borg.

Wrong spaceship, TEEARDIS. Dammit, we need a Starship Enterprise emoticon now! Or a Borg cube. Or both.

I'm going to change my NN to 7of9!

I know but it was the only spaceship I had at my disposal!

YANBU

Revenge

Yes, that's exactly the sort of post

Whilst I do think we have journalists scouting for stories and quotes on here, the constant troll hunting on here is equally, if not more, annoying. When people want to ask a sensitive question or don't want to out themselves, it is not unusual for them to name change and then some one says, "Interesting first post ". Do people really search for an OP's previous posts on a regular basis?

That makes me nuts nosey and I've started pulling people up on it.

Like it even matters if it's someone's first post anyway. Everyone has had a first post!