> "Without downvoting can someone explain to me how we are sure this article is not sponsored by McDonalds?" The moderators have created guidelines about this

> "Without downvoting can someone explain to me how we are sure this article is not sponsored by McDonalds?" The moderators have created guidelines about this type of post and instructions to address this sort of concern: > "Please don't post insinuations about astroturfing, shilling, brigading, foreign agents and the like. It degrades discussion and is usually mistaken. If you're worried about abuse, email us and we'll look at the data."