Bill wrote:
Does anyone have any theory as to who is responsible for these
anti-brand-name postings?


Some people are "giving type" people and like to share. (As opposed
to the selfish "me" generation people who are only capable of
thinking about themselves.)

Some people are "more intelligent" than others and teach others what
they know. For example these people might see others with financial
difficulties spending their money foolishly. And they are simply
pointing out ways to better manage money. And thus rectify the
financial difficulties in question.

As to generic vs name brand, in many cases both products are made by the same company!

Yes.

They make the SAME profit by selling either!

Nope.

The only difference is they tack on the cost of advertising to the name brand product.

Its MUCH more complicated than that.