I agree with you Zack about the advice one buddy offers to another.  That's
not what the article describes, though.  This is advice he's giving to the
general public and to individuals who contact him looking for help with
medical conditions.

Donovan

On Sat, Sep 29, 2012 at 11:06 AM, Zack Passman <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> I know Steve through G+ and Twitter. How is his advice to me as a guy who
> knows me and comments on my posts and vice versa any different than what's
> on his website?
>
> Yes, he charged people for coaching them, but not the advice. The advice
> was free. How is it different than two friends talking and giving advice to
> each other... I just don't see it.
>
> Zack
>
>
>
> ____________
>
>  I struggle with this one.  We're all offended because we all agree with
> > him.
> > But, what about the person with no formal qualifications who convincingly
> > advocates a Coca-Cola & potato diet?  Should he be allowed to offer this
> > advice?  Should he have to produce research supporting what he's saying?
> > Who evaluates that research?
> >
> > There are good reasons for restrict who can run electricity through your
> > house or design bridges.  How is this different?
> >
> > I don't know what the solution is, but I do think he's crossing a line
> when
> > he starts making recommendations to other people rather than limiting
> > himself to "This is what works for me."
> >
> > Donovan
> >
> >
>