There is no proof to say whether it's genuine or not but the point worth noting here is that many members took the time to give sound and accurate advice therefore, it may serve someone else's needs in the future.
I'm not even sure that people posting fictitious scenarios does any real damage because the forum members are all jolly decent chaps and chapesses* and will give advice which does not condone or encourage illegality and answers questions nonetheless.
* I don't really talk like that...
