[static_noise]

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.

[ihsw2]

Astroturfers would also apply.

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

[ForHackernews]

"PR flacks" has a long and (dis?)honourable history http://www.edsonpr.com/NEWS/Cheklist_summer06.pdf

[ajobaccount2017]

You meant "PR flaks"?

[ForHackernews]

That's up for debate!

http://grammarist.com/spelling/flack-flak/

http://www.prnewsonline.com/prnewsblog/flackflak-which-do-yo...

[tzahola]

shills

[nukeop]

goons

[JdeBP]

people.

[executesorder66]

assholes