Ed wrote: > I agree with you Jill, probably a load of old, er.... "Marketing". > Anyone can obtain a load of testimonials and put them into a well > presented, slick looking website, no-one puts complaints up do they?.
This is an important insight for all of us. Marketing-based information goes only a *very* short way towards giving us the evidence we need to make an informed decision on a treatment option. The standard I apply is that I need to hear about a product or therapy from multiple individuals, preferably people that I know and respect, and definitely people who are *NOT* trying to sell me something. The best way I've found to do that is to become a member of a community that is interested in alternative health and get to know as many people there as I can... The handiest illustration being this Silver List, of course. And that's why I impose the prohibition on blatant marketing activities and require that vendors or representatives keep their sales efforts below the signature and private, and prohibit them from commenting on their own or other products in a competitive way. Admittedly, people will sometimes mention products they have a marketing interest in, but I look for a pattern of responsible behavior, emphasis on personal experience over ignorant marketing hype, and a willingness to encourage members to research other sources. I ask anyone who wants to mention something that they sell to contact me privately to discuss it. I monitor several mailing lists and forums. Which ones has varied over the years. This cybernetic "over the back fence" form of communication is one of the most powerful agents of change we have. You can be proud of your role in it. Be well, Mike D. [Mike Devour, Citizen, Patriot, Libertarian] [[email protected] ] [Speaking only for myself... ] -- The Silver List is a moderated forum for discussing Colloidal Silver. Instructions for unsubscribing are posted at: http://silverlist.org To post, address your message to: [email protected] Address Off-Topic messages to: [email protected] The Silver List and Off Topic List archives are currently down... List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
