It used to be a self promotion thread.
Now, I think, it fits the definition of a smear campaign where the OP has
been reduced to defend herself against flaming.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smear_campaign
A smear campaign is an intentional, premeditated effort to undermine an
individual's or group's reputation, credibility, and character.
A smear is a simple attempt to malign a group or an individual with the aim
of undermining their credibility.
Smears often consist of ad hominem attacks in the form of unverifiable rumors
and distortions, half-truths, or even outright lies.
The target of the smear typically must focus on correcting the false
information rather than on the original issue.
