{"id":1283,"date":"2012-09-06T08:00:16","date_gmt":"2012-09-06T12:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/njcts.org\/tsparents\/?p=1283"},"modified":"2012-09-06T08:00:16","modified_gmt":"2012-09-06T12:00:16","slug":"a-cure-for-tics-when-pigs-fly-or-sell-supposed-cure-alls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/njcts.org\/tsparents\/a-cure-for-tics-when-pigs-fly-or-sell-supposed-cure-alls\/","title":{"rendered":"A cure for tics? When pigs fly … or sell supposed cure-alls"},"content":{"rendered":"
I am steaming mad tonight, and it\u2019s not that\u00a0Stink\u2019s tics are pretty nonstop. Quite the contrary, I am really taking on my mantra: \u201cIf you can\u2019t fix the tics, fix yourself.\u201d I am exercising, relaxing, off the wine\u00a0 (in an attempt to drop 15 pounds) and just counting my blessings.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m mad about the response I received from an advertiser who will remain nameless. I will not reveal if this advertiser sold magic pills, e-books, supplements or therapies for tics. I will just say that they claim to\u00a0stop twitches and sounds\u00a0for a fee that\u2019s more than a cup of coffee but less than a pair of Lucky Jeans. (Evasive enough? Good. Let\u2019s continue.)<\/p>\n
The ad promises it will work 100 percent\u00a0and that their own kid suffered from tics and they can END! YOUR! KID\u2019S! TICS! ALSO! It\u2019s that easy! Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!<\/p>\n
I wrote them and said I would do a review for them in exchange for a free product. I was upfront that I could not spend more $ on something that I wasn\u2019t sure worked. \u201cBut if it\u2019s all it claims to be,\u201d I wrote, \u201cThen I will shout it from the rooftops and spread the word throughout Happily Ticked Off<\/a><\/strong>, Facebook and the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome<\/a><\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n I would run a contest to get him more traffic! It would be a win-win for my son, his wallet and nervous parents everywhere.<\/p>\n I received a quick response where I was asked for my site stats. I sent him a copy of them. (Believe me \u2013 I\u2019m not exactly getting a million hits per day.) He wrote back 24 hours later with this response. What you see is unedited. The first paragraph is in relation to my question about tic elimination.<\/p>\n His response<\/strong><\/p>\n From my own experience and from feedback I get from people I would say the following numbers apply:<\/em><\/p>\n 50% total elimination \u2013 it can take anywhere from a week (! but these are rare cases) to 3-4 months<\/em><\/p>\n 30% significant reduction \u2013 and I mean noticeable and significant!<\/em><\/p>\n 20% no significant change. Although many people say the kids are less hyper and calmer. And happier.<\/em><\/p>\n I think you would understand why i am hesitant to commit to your proposal\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n Do I send you the eBook, wait for you 2-3 months and then unfortunately your case belongs to the 20% or even 30% and I get a nasty or no review?<\/em> YES \u2013 i know! The way the sales page appears is as if this is the miracle cure. Sorry \u2026.. so does every other product.\u00a0<\/em>My website consultant suggested and created it. (the testimonials are real by the way<\/strong>\u00a0!!!)<\/em><\/p>\n If you want I can have (someone) Paypal you some money so it will be a paid post and you can just review the product and mention its existence. <\/em>You can also run a contest for a free copy.<\/em><\/p>\n I am not doubting your integrity as a writer \u2013 i would not want it any other way!<\/em> He goes on to say a few more things, then ends it with, \u201cGod Bless.\u201d<\/p>\n My thoughts<\/strong><\/p>\n This person is willing to\u00a0falsely lead frantic parents down a primrose path and then tell us that we are stupid for believing him since ads are never real. Translation:\u00a0“We are complete and total frauds, but we need cash. PS: Jesus Loves You.\u201d<\/p>\n My response<\/strong><\/p>\n I agree !!!!<\/em> I\u2019ll tell you what:<\/em> God Bless!<\/em><\/p>\n My response back<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nMy reputation could be damaged unfairly\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n
\nAll\u00a0I am saying is for you to understand my situation and realize that marketing and reality are not always on the same page.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nIn an ideal world\u2026..<\/em><\/p>\n
\nShow me ONE ad\/website\/print that gives percentages and I will pay to have my site revised and rewritten!!!!<\/em><\/p>\n