It strikes me that there could easily be a mismatch between the actual intent of the person utilizing these tricks and the perceived intent. To the extent that these two are the same, these are great methods to use. If they are different, then these tricks will lead to greater disillusionment in the long run, requiring even subtler approaches.

I can't stand to walk through a mall or browse the web without Adblock because it's like swimming through a sea of lies. Somewhere out there are honest and genuine marketers with a product that is deserving of everything they say about it, but I can't hear them through the noise of all the other marketers using the same exact tactics.