If it fools people into thinking they actually did something when in fact they didn't, then it could be detrimental to the cause. For instance, my father was u

If it fools people into thinking they actually did something when in fact they didn't, then it could be detrimental to the cause. For instance, my father was under the impression that his will was totally legal and everything was taken care of. His misinformation led him to look no further, and as a result, when he passed, things were messy because the will wasn't valid.