The coverage was negative: commentators and some former members mocked the group and leveled accusations of brainwashing against Applewhite and Nettles.
Tanggapan negatif pun bermunculan: komentator dan beberapa mantan anggota menyindir kelompok tersebut dan mengeluarkan tuduhan cuci otak kepada Applewhite dan Nettles.