I have been a regular of just a few internet forums over the past several years and I have noticed something interesting. See what you think. Ever notice that when a thread comes up that addresses a topic the progressives hold dear that people you've never seen on the forum pop up and start arguing in favor of the progressive slant? Then, when the thread dies they disappear - "poof'. I've seen this pattern over and over for quite some time. I have also seen it, with less tact, in social media. I find it very interesting. I've always heard that there are paid posters, but thought that concept was far-fetched...until recently. The favorite topics are - transgenderism, forced medical treatment, immigration, government schools, and even pedo. On these I regularly see input from people I've never noticed before. In the forum of facebook they can get downright nasty. I think it's something to mull over...