Not exactly unpredictable though is it, its like predicting a stealth tax on budget day. Of course they will have fake protestors. Apart from anything else you can't fart in Glasgow right now without getting a PCR test shoved up your ass, they aren't going to let randoes just rock up to within spitting distance of the puppets.
That said, I approve of the message. It would be a great opportunity to do a sting operation:
have someone official looking tell the protestors there is a special bonus photo opportunity for the first twenty to volunteer, where they have to kneel down for a group photo (whatever doesn't matter) and their fee will be doubled. Get them to sign their names/phone numbers on a form for the bonus payment - bingo we have some names to follow up with telephone interviews. Get an admission on tape ala veritas style and that could move the needle
Not exactly unpredictable though is it, its like predicting a stealth tax on budget day. Of course they will have fake protestors. Apart from anything else you can't fart in Glasgow right now without getting a PCR test shoved up your ass, they aren't going to let randoes just rock up to within spitting distance of the puppets. That said, I approve of the message. It would be a great opportunity to do a sting operation: have someone official looking tell the protestors there is a special bonus photo opportunity for the first twenty to volunteer, where they have to kneel down for a group photo (whatever doesn't matter) and their fee will be doubled. Get them to sign their names/phone numbers on a form for the bonus payment - bingo we have some names to follow up with telephone interviews. Get an admission on tape ala veritas style and that could move the needle