Bloatgoat is my perfect customer... he thinks he can control the outcome by "skillstopping" the reels.
In markets where it's allowed, we put the "slam stop" on the machine specifically for this kind of reason - so trust me he's not alone in his theory. It's exactly what we want people to think - which is great!
Little inside tip for you - it doesn't (and can't) make a difference. If you COULD influence the reels, it would be a game of skill. Games of skill are not allowed in many jurisdictions - Nevada have recently allowed them, but the skill part of the game can't account for more than a certain percentage of the RTP.
Plus if you COULD stop the reels skillfully, how would game recovery work - which needs to know the outcome of the spin the moment you press the START button...
Bloaty my friend - i salute you