Astroturfing

Back when Bob's first book was published, he dispatched the entire group to book stores throughout the greater Los Angeles area to buy out all the copies (using our own money of course) in a failed effort to boost it into a bestseller. 

Some things never change. Bob published a new book in 2022, Challenging the Fantasy Bond, and his minions have dutifully posted glowing reviews on Amazon. While I realize this sort of astroturfing is commonplace in this day and age when authenticity has become a rare commodity, it's a bit much coming from the supposed greatest psychological theorist of all time -- a person who presents himself as the ultimate truth-teller. 

Proof: Reviewer Jina is Director Of Communications for The Glendon Association, the non-profit Bob established to promote his books and films. (I enjoy the rare opportunity to prove the things I write here!) Reviewer Meghan is also a member of the cult, though I can't prove that. 

And whaddya know, someone posted this one star review:

The writer Firestone leads a cult in Los Angeles. He manipulates and mistreats the members and enriches himself through their labors. He does irreparable harm to their children, separating families and taking babies from mothers. A despicable human, who does not deserve your money or attention.

Hear hear.