With half of the UK antiviv/ animal rights movers and shakers currently enjoying Her Majesty’s hospitality it’s no wonder the movement seems to be in crisis – both in energy and numbers.

Their attempts to cover up their dwindling forces haven’t passed unnoticed though:

Announcement - Puppet Accounts
This is a warning for all the anti-vivisection protestors using puppet accounts to disrupt the board. Oxford Gossip does not prohibit multiple accounts if users wish to contribute to different discussions without revealing their identity, but it does not allow them to be used for spamming or trolling.
This is a warning to the two anti-vivisection users on this board who are currently using puppet accounts for trolling. Carry on and we will ban you.
Oxford Gossip, October 2006

I wonder how many more such incidents would be found if more discussion forums etc were on the lookout.  Perhaps the recent vote on BBC children’s programme Newsround could do with some scrutiny?  We have heard rumours that PETA are infiltrating children’s chat forums; maybe the tactic is spreading.