Dave Hirsch-
Very well put.
I am actually less understanding of the “multiple SN” tactic than you are.
The temptation to bring “support” to one’s views is understandable – but it isn’t yashrus.
There can be legit reasons to use a second SN – so as not to blow one’s cover, starting over if the cover has been blown, etc. – but not stam to give a false impression of agreement or a consensus.
FWIW, I believe some of the info given by “Joseph” may be accurate – please be careful not to cheppeh in a way that may be cruel.