• Dagwood222English
    32·
    26 days ago

    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.

    • MediumGray@lemmy.caEnglish
      15·
      26 days 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.

      • Dagwood222English
        1·
        26 days ago

        without causing damage, why not?

        That includes financial damage.

    • ForgotAboutDre@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      26 days 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.