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Miracle cures (mander.xyz)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

otoh, plenty of folks wear copper bracelets or drink a little apple cider vinegar in the morning without baleful results.

You're correct, a placebo isn't a cure, but if it helps someone think they are healthier without causing damage, why not?

edit = to be explicit I mean things that people use that aren't expensive or dangerous.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 6 months ago

Well, because it financially supports scammers preying on people is why not. And many medical scams aren't harmless or innocent or may give people a false sense of wellness that can lead to them avoiding real medicine.

[–] ForgotAboutDre 1 points 6 months ago

These are and can be dangerous.

Scam artists use it to exploit people. They also stop people seeking proper care.

Just because people are foolish, doesn’t mean they deserve to be defrauded.