> So that probably isn't the cause.

It looks like diversion, at least to me, whether pointed out or not.

> I've never seen so many throwaways appear out of nowhere before.

I have seen it many times on radioactive topics. Some people don’t like to discuss under their extremely traceable accounts, especially if they’re close to the subject in question (resides in the country, works at the company, etc.), where it may lead to undesirable consequences.

Anyway, a mod should be able to connect the throwaway to my main identity easily.

I thought you had to have a minimum amount of karma before you can downvote, which would preclude throwaway accounts?