Don't believe all you read
baggersup (post 2162), ancient obsever, ruthanne & others
These are the words at the bottom of the Pprune page
As these are anonymous forums the origins of the contributions may be opposite to what may be apparent. In fact the press may use it, or the unscrupulous, or sciolists*, to elicit certain reactions
Perhaps it is the case that these stories of aircraft equipment sabotage have been put forward by BASSA supporters/contributors wanting to frighten potential or regular passengers in pursuit of their own goal. Or of course, perhaps not. Think about it!