For reference, Q Post 2089 states this bluntly. Then again, Q also states disinformation is real and necessary.

05-SEP-2018 (WED) 2089 05-Sep-2018 9:39:27 AM MST 8ch/qresearch

2887228 Ask yourself a (simple) logical question… Why are the majority of 'Q' attacks by "PRO_MAGA" supporters coming from AJ [MOS backed] and/or AJ known associates? Why are we a threat to them? Why not simply publish an original picture +/- 1,2,3 secs to establish credibility? Why was this done in the past? We knew this type of "attack" was coming. PREDICTABLE. FAKE NEWS. ATTACKS WILL ONLY INTENSIFY. Q