Because of the ddos analogy Ive started taking an approach that I dont respond to emails, social media comments, etc unless I can verify its a real person acting in good faith.
3. I don’t know what the endgame is from these messages. I don’t know whether someone is simply trying to waste my time or whether, once I reply, it leads to some other manner of scam.
But spamming seemingly informed and good faith questions of scientists serves as a DDOS attack on the field.
