Vision Magazine - I'm going in!

[TheBoyPaj]

I don't know how long this publication has been running, but I noticed that my local supermarket is selling a magazine called "Vision". From the cover it looks like it contains every woo you ever knew.

I just wanted to let you know that I'm going to buy a copy and review it. Mainly I'm looking for advertisements of an alternative therapy nature. In the UK, advertisers do not have to clear press copy with the Advertising Standards Authority, so unless anyone complains you can pretty much get away with anything. I intend to be the stick in the mud.

So, if you were curious about seeing what this lot are up to, don't bother. We don't want to increase their circulation by two!

 

[grayman]

I found a couple of links: here and here.

Perhaps one relates to the magazine you have?

 

[walthrup48]

Why oh why oh why? You know it's gonna contain nothing but undiluted cobblers!

PS There's also Prediction, Chat: It's Fate, Spirit & Destiny and Take A Break: Fate & Fortune.

ETA: Seriously, why bother?

 

[TheBoyPaj]

I found a couple of links: here and here.

Perhaps one relates to the magazine you have?

Neither. This is an excerpt of the publication in question:

http://www.nickashron.com/pdfs/nickashron_vision-article2.pdf

As you can see from the cover, it's "as seen in ITV" (the UK's main commercial TV station, with a reputation for trash). So it must be true then.

 

[TheBoyPaj]

Why oh why oh why? You know it's gonna contain nothing but undiluted cobblers!

PS There's also Prediction, Chat: It's Fate, Spirit & Destiny and Take A Break: Fate & Fortune.

ETA: Seriously, why bother?

Because if someone is actually breaking the law, as in making unproven medical claims in an advert, then it deserves to be addressed. Don't you agree?

I know the editorial is 100% guff, but people selling stuff have to play by the rules.

 

[Zep]

Shields up, BoyPaj!

 

[Timble]

Hope you're wearing protective clothing!

 

[RSLancastr]

If he isn't back in two days, one of needs to go in after him.

 

[grayman]

I'll go. I've just received a brand new JREF shirt. That'll protect me. That and the tin foil.

 

[Jeff Corey]

"Private Condom. Keep him covered!"
"Sir, Yes, Sir!"

 

[TheBoyPaj]

I just thought I'd follow up on this. The task proved harder than expected because the shop does not seem to stock it any more! At least, I have been keeping my eyes peeled for a copy for the past month and it hasn't appeared on the shelves. I suppose I could ask for it, but I don't want to give the vendors any encouragement.

I did pick up a copy of "Prediction" and have a quick scan of the adverts. They're all for psychic hotlines and related shenanigans. Nothing health related.

So, maybe no news is good news?

 

[This Guy]

I just thought I'd follow up on this. The task proved harder than expected because the shop does not seem to stock it any more! At least, I have been keeping my eyes peeled for a copy for the past month and it hasn't appeared on the shelves. I suppose I could ask for it, but I don't want to give the vendors any encouragement.

I did pick up a copy of "Prediction" and have a quick scan of the adverts. They're all for psychic hotlines and related shenanigans. Nothing health related.

So, maybe no news is good news?

Well, at least your safe!

 

[Mojo]

I did pick up a copy of "Prediction" and have a quick scan of the adverts. They're all for psychic hotlines and related shenanigans. Nothing health related.

If they make any factual claims, you could report them to the ASA and see what happens. They (and the OFT) ran a campaign against "psychic scams" last year, so they should be prepared to take action.

 

[wahrheit]

The task proved harder than expected because the shop does not seem to stock it any more!

You don't need to fabricate excuses. It's okay to admit you simply couldn't work up the courage to take such a dirty gazette in your hands and walk to the cashier with it. Most of us here will agree that it is more embarassing to buy such a magazine than one of those that come with a brown, neutral envelope.

 

[This Guy]

You don't need to fabricate excuses. It's okay to admit you simply couldn't work up the courage to take such a dirty gazette in your hands and walk to the cashier with it. Most of us here will agree that it is more embarassing to buy such a magazine than one of those that come with a brown, neutral envelope.

Yea, I always throw in a couple packs of condoms, some "Feminine protection" thingies, and some cure for crotch rot. That way there less likely to notice the magazine!