Just an avid reader. Mostly SF/Fantasy, some hobbies, paranormal, urban fantasy and lighter, fluffier things.
Just sharing something that punches my buttons: the negative consumer product opinions (reviews) only permissible as "constructive feedback" for authors culture that is growing like a bad fungus.
Seriously, not trying to draw attention to or garner publicity for this author. I'd just as soon everyone ignore the books and not comment, rate, review, buy, sample or whatever. So much if this drama crap is intentionally done (no way if knowing this author's intentions) thinking bad publicity better than no publicity to draw attention to not-being-discovered (or not selling enough) books, not trying to add to it.