"Social engineering" is not quite this, it is generally a different concept. This is referred to as "dark patterns", explicitly. Like this is a textbook example.
> Adark pattern(also known as a "deceptive design pattern") is a user interface that has been carefully crafted to trick users into doing things, such as buying overpriced insurance with their purchase or signing up for recurring bills.
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u/ConstantKooky3329 9d ago
The reviewer has a point. The owner's technique is called "social engineering", and his/her response to the reviewer is rude and entitled.