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Here's the thing though - if its preflop there is NO reason that you want ANYONE folding... unless you dont like money... in which case you shouldnt be playing. If its post flop and I am your opponent, I am calling the floor and getting the hand ruled dead because you just ruined MY pot that I was going to take from both you and the people that were dumb enough to call you.
What is the reasoning behind wanting people out of the pot when you have the best hand?
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Barry Tanenbaum has an
article in the latest CardPlayer magazine about this. The article discusses "prospect theory," which states people have a tendency to favor a sure win (getting everyone to fold to an AA push) over a gamble for a bigger amount (getting everyone to call), even if the gamble has a higher EV than taking the sure thing. Although it makes no sense from a logical perspective, it is a very strong tendency in a lot of people. This may be what is what is motivating the OP here.