Reply #26: Maybe forums should require disclosure.

[drm604]

When someone signs up they should be required to answer whether or not they are being paid to post there and notified that

• they are not allowed to join if they can't or won't answer honestly
  
• an icon next to their user name will indicate that they are a paid advertiser
  
• they will be charged X amount for each post.
  
• if they join without answering honestly they will be expelled and charged double for their posts.

People may lie but they could face possible legal recourse if they do. Lawsuits could also be brought against their employer for encouraging theft of services.