Publicans and sinners, prostitutes and criminals are among his acquaintances and companions. They plundered publicans, storekeepers, farmers and travelers. It was an alliance of tenant-farmers, shopkeepers and publicans. Shopkeepers, publicans and other traders built the town up quickly in support of the rush. His disciples were also called "Publicans" or "Poplecans", a name probably deriving from Paulicians. On the other hand, publicans were despised Jews who collaborated with the Roman Empire. This dispute was reported by publicans to government informers. The publicans were usually of the class of equites. Ernst writes that this makes the therapists practising CST "less regulated than publicans". They played publicans Vic and Nancy Buckley. The premises were typically operated on a leasehold basis by licensed publicans. It was a success, and the beer was ordered by numerous publicans immediately after launch. However, publicans were on a different footing. Jesus is also criticized for eating with the publicans (). In Ireland, the main opposition to the ban came from publicans.