I'm sure everyone has noticed the increased chatter about Monero. You've probably also noticed the increased pushback from people calling out "Monero shills".
If I'm LEO, I wouldn't want people using Monero - technical details aside, it's flat out more anonymous than Bitcoin. If I'm LEO and I'm tasked with an operation on the DN, I would spread FUD regarding the cryptocurrency as it makes my job more difficult. I might also go the opposite route and spam the subreddit with pro-monero talk to get the mods to clamp down or even ban the word there by indirectly helping me stop the talk.
If I'm a bitcoin miner or run a mining company, I also might do those very same things.
Just something to think about next time someone screams "Monero Shill!"
Maybe you are LE, Playing that LE 4-d chess inception.