You stated to highlander_UV ...
"We're all adults here and the original poster was fully capable of defending himself. If getting called a troll is the worst thing that ever happens to him he'll lead a charmed life." ...
I agree totally. Further, nature has instilled, in some of us, the genetic disposition towards survival. That includes avoiding, or at least investigating, that which appears to be bogus, or possibly not as it seems, come up with a self satisfying result and carry on.
Ours is not the responsibility to prove (in this case) the person is truthful and valid. It lies on them to convince we, the doubters.
Regards
BTW ... Nice Freeper page and quite up to date w/ the photos. ;)