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The Rat
SFN Regular
Canada
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 Posted - 10/10/2009 : 16:11:45
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Posting this a bit late, but some of you may be interested enough to pen a missive yourselves. This is a copy of a letter I sent to National Geographic a while back, as yet we have only received a standard form letter as a reply, but if more people write maybe we can make a change. I sent it to the editor, Chris Johns, at ngsforum@ngm.com
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Dear Sir,
I purchased your August 2009 issue for the usual reasons; insightful articles and excellent photography. In that regard the magazine is up to the usual standard, but a disturbing element exists within the pages.
I understand that advertising is essential to the financial success of any publication, but I was dismayed to see almost half of page 132 devoted to peddling a homeopathic preparation. I have often admired the way that National Geographic Magazine and the National Geographic Society have strongly presented and vigorously defended science, and to see the inclusion of such pseudoscientific quackery in the name of revenue is disheartenung. I am certain that there are many fine companies and products willing to advertise in your publication, perhaps a bit more critical thinking is in order when giving them the opportunity.
Sincerely,
David Bailey, Chairperson, Skeptics Canada
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The quackery in question is Neuragen, promoted as a treatment for diabetic nerve pain. It says you just rub it in before going to bed so that you can sleep better. Yeah, a little foot massage always feels good, and rubbing in some water won't change that.
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Big letdown reading NatGeo
