Awhile back, I was offered $2 a post to pump a POS, which naturally, I laughed at.

Under that same context, it's no stretch that someone would be paid the same to bash.

This is where direct replies benefit them. Best to follow up the bash indirectly, but immediately, to the contrary.

Their bosses are cheaaaaaap SOB's, and I believe a guideline is to create an ongoing repertoire, since those are the only ones that become profitable.