The reason astroturfing is "bad" is because it is beyond rational debate, look up the laws... they are about personal testimonials primarily. "I went to this c

The reason astroturfing is "bad" is because it is beyond rational debate, look up the laws... they are about personal testimonials primarily. "I went to this car shop and they did an awesome job." "This one silly trick made me cancer free". Compare that to this post, it isn't about the posters personal experience or testimonial, they claim none, it is objective points, not a personal testimonial about how "Uber saved my life 7 weeks ago..." http://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-publishes-final-guides-governing-endorsements-testimonials/091005revisedendorsementguides.pdf http://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-rel... ... so I stand by my initial point, when you CAN have a rational debate, DO have a rational debate. When you can't -- you are right to call astroturfing, no way to argue with how people feel or unsubstantiated personal claims.