No, its bots from search engines collecting data. Have you ever used google to search for an article about something, boat, charger, etc and you find a forum thread where they talk about that item you were searching for? That kind of stuff, but there's also bots from say spammers that search for people who are NOT careful and post their personal info (especially email addresses) which then goes to spammer systems which then flood your email boxes with crap. There ya go. I managed pontoon boat forum for years. Some forum software will allow you to block countries from accessing the forums. I didn't have that software, so I had to use IP blocking. Some bots you want (helps with rankings), others you don't. Even bloggers will steal posts to post as content on their blogs to make it look like it was their idea (in which some members come up with wonderful ideas on this and that). I just recently retired from managing a forum as I have to get my affairs in order. My christmas present from VA of sorts. Kidneys failing, more heart troubles, neck veins and "the spot" in my neck. Can't inject me with dye as it will kill me, (kidneys) and can't do an MRI because of my pace maker. So looking like 2014 (just about to hit 65) is most likely my last year. So got a taker for my new tracker and my pontoon boat. Trying to pay off the bills and wife's handicap van before its too late. Had been given 7 to 10 years possible on my last heart surgery in 2011. BUT, that's life so gonna do my fishing when I can before I give up the boats.