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by static_noise 3083 days ago
Which would be a more appropriate term for the word "monkey" in this context? With monkey I associate being uncoordinated and stupid. I am very sure that this is not the case.
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Astroturfers would also apply.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astroturfing

"PR flacks" has a long and (dis?)honourable history http://www.edsonpr.com/NEWS/Cheklist_summer06.pdf
You meant "PR flaks"?
shills
goons
people.
assholes