Ridiculous assertions that someone is being ripped off or conned


How many times has this scenario played out here? Someone purchases product X, and tries it in their system. They report positive results, that it works as advertised, that they got their money’s worth, that they are happy with the purchase. Then someone, usually having zero experience with the product, replies with something like: “No, you’ve got it all wrong! You’re being ripped off! You’re being conned!


Does anyone else understand how ridiculous and absurd these kinds of assertions are?! The consumer who actually put up their own money and took the time to evaluate the product in their own home/system reports it works as advertised, they are happy with it, that they got their money’s worth. Then someone else claims they were ripped off?!


Imagine an agency investigating consumer fraud getting a complaint like this: “My neighbor is being ripped off!” “No, no, he thinks it’s great, does everything he expected it to. He’s very happy with it, but I just know he’s being conned!” Do you seriously think they’re going to open any kind of investigation into it?


You can disagree with what someone says about the effectiveness of a product all you want, but to say they have been defrauded, when they report the exact opposite, is patently ridiculous.


tommylion

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I once defended Geoff and his Clever Little Clock in another thread and I am gonna do it one more time. I bought one in 2008. Before I ordered one I talked with Geoff over the phone and I thought he was a nice gentleman. And the clock worked for me. It is still on the audio shelf of mine. It is not going anywhere. I am not telling anyone to get one. Heck, when I was young I seldom listened to mom. I am telling you it worked for me and telling those specific people to leave him alone. Another time, I bought some stuff from him and it turned out I didn’t like its effect on my system. He took it back without any trouble and gave me refund immediately. I like to deal with someone like him. Good day!

I never had to research how the food I consumed going through my internal organs and my body takes nutrients and lets out garbage. I go to my favorite restaurant and order my favorite dish to enjoy, never questioning how the cook cooked it and why it tastes good to me. I never wanted to find out how the internet works and how I could type and post my thoughts just as I am doing it now. Perhaps I am not of inquisitive mind, or there are other things that interest me more. One thing is for unshakably sure in audio: I know for whose pleasure I build my system and listen to music. No need for further discussion.

Placebo effect.. shouldn’t if work both ways? If you believe it would work then it may appear working. So if you believe it won’t work then it may appear not working. I don’t think OP, in the other thread, ever forcefully said you should get it. He just wanted to share his experience with other members. He even specified that if you don’t believe it then it is not for you so stay away. If his saying perks your interest then you investigate it yourself. I don’t see any burden on OP to scientifically prove anything when he was truthful about his experience. He is not running a magazine or trying to sell you something. If the subject doesn’t interest you just move on. Is it so difficult to do? You don’t have to be a crusader, trying to save the world when the other side does not want to be saved, in fact, is perfectly content.

I've invested unusual amount of time and energy on this thread for my norm. I'd like to end it with a single quote from Mark Twain. The interpretation is entirely up to each.

“It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.”
 
I will listen to Mr. Twain's advice and leave here in peace.