Err, fordforums rent-a-crowd?

[EB-maen]

was browsing the showroom on the hunt for some pics of members cars, when i had a look at the latest thread started by a member named 'LoudLS1' entitled 'Pics of what you drive'. Fair enough thinks i, so i click on the link to 'have a gander'. apart from bucknaked's au, a few things caught my attention:

Originally Posted by LoudLS1

It's an attempt to get some blood in OT flowing.

Originally Posted by LoudLS1

Directions from on high command me to stir this place up a bit. I intend to

Originally Posted by EF_Dave

i thaught all these changes where to make this place a bit more controlled and civilized.

Originally Posted by LoudLS1

Controlled and civilised, yes, but not stagnant and boring. I figured this would be a good way to get some people posting in a thread that pertains to everyone.

this was followed by a post by ASTROdog (someone who registered in july 2003 but has only made 19 posts : ) whose username is in bold and custom user title is in white with a purple surround. i personally have never seen this person on the forums before but that may just be me. There have also been a fair few new members from the states appearing here and there on the forums, so im thinking that some form of US rent-a-crowd has been hired to help fill the void left by the australian members or something in an attempt to bring the forum back to the americans? perhaps im just speculating wildly here, but i find the whole thing smells a bit fishy and was wondering what other people make of it? i wouldnt be particularly perturbed either way and im not likely to collapse to my knees in a state of sorrow while clutching at my head and screaming 'whhyyyy?!!', im just curious