All of what has been written about degree of control is conjecture. From the lack of response and willingness to make things right and put disgruntled customers at ease, my guess is that he does not have the control that many think he has. He probably got some money up front and shares. Based on what I have read of the man, he is likely livid at what is going on. Further, I have absolutely no doubt that he has been made well aware of what is being written on this thread. Maybe he's not googling his name, but he has many friends in the industry, as well as customers, that have read this thread and likely informed him of what's going on.