You're quite correct, there was a concerted effort by *some* pro-science activists to play a similar game as Vani does - sending the troops in to disrupt proceedings. 

I'm a member of that group and many others like it, and a large number (probably the majority) did not partake in this since we see it as a form of vandalism.

One of the leading voices, Dr. Kevin Folta, spoke up against this when these events were announced. This is the same Dr. Folta that has been FOIAed and had his office ransacked by Vani's supporters.

I stand with Kevin on this. I will not participate in pranks, but I will continue to expose Vani's lies and anyone who thinks I'm kidding needs to check out our book which debunks dozens of her claims as false. If she had any proof WE were lying she's free to take us to court. The very fact she has not is proof that she knows she's in the wrong.