[xioxox]

Of course it might be genuine, but there's also a history of r/LegalAdviceUK getting a number of creative writing exercises. See this post: https://old.reddit.com/r/LegalAdviceUK/comments/1loyctr/rage...

[bityard]

I used to follow a few personal finance and FIRE subs. Pretty much all of them had surprising number of creative writing exercises too:

"I just inherited $10 million from a dead relative I never knew, what should I do?"

Or:

"I sold my online business for $37 million, is this enough to retire on?"

These daydreamers always create fresh throwaway accounts and usually never come back to answer clarifying questions. If they do, their answers are vague and unhelpful.

[morkalork]

Many in the personal finance subs are hooks leading users to one scam or another. Mostly some mild and worthless ebook or course you pay for.

[JimDabell]

Why use the “creative writing exercise” euphemism that obscures the dishonesty? Call them liars, fakes, frauds, or whatever.

[Gracana]

Because it’s not that serious.

[mlrtime]

Because it's internet + social media. You should assume 60% of it is made up, every time. People are either saying things they know to be untrue, or things they think are true but or not.