Well, well, well. Why do I say that? Now here’s a tale…
There’s a very popular free iPhone app called “Talking Tom Cat” by Outfit 7. It’s an interactive cat and the kids love it (and a few adults too!). As a free app I was not in the least bit surprised to see that it had a banner for ads. I clicked on it to see what it was about. Oh wow. I got sent to another free app called “Healing Crystals” also by Outfit 7.
Now, this is where I got surprised and then disappointed. I’ll quote from the description:
Did you know, that crystals have been used as effective healers and protectors for thousands of years?
They say, that for every disease or discomfort there is a crystal you could use to treat yourself. Can you believe it?
We are sure you can’t, until you see for yourself that the age old ways still work.
All the crystals in this application are kept at a specially selected focal point in Slovenia, where they are activated for long-distance healing.
If you decide to download this application now, you will get:
* 9 free healing crystals with 36 more to unlock
* detailed explanation of the healing power of crystals
* beautiful high quality photos of crystals
* comprehensive list of physical diseases and conditions with associated crystals that heal them
* comprehensive list of mental, emotional and spiritual conditions with their associated crystals.
This is all you need to discover the amazing power of Healing Crystals.
Why not start today? Download now, it’s free.
As no credible trials have demonstrated the “power of healing crystals” beyond a placebo, I consider such applications a cancer to scientific understanding and progress. Much like homeopathy in fact! And much like homeopathy and other pseudo-scientific nonsense the use of these “treatments” can lead to harm as described at http://whatstheharm.net/.
So I was disappointed to see such nonsense in the iTunes store. iTunes, a peddler of bullshit? I had to laugh that this app was filed under the “Medical” category!
I agree that I have had a pop at Apple and iPhone/iPad apps recently but when I’ve spent big bucks on the iPod touch and now on the iPad I expect to see quality and not garbage. I marvel at Apple’s criteria for allowing apps into the iTunes store!
Article by Kulvinder Singh Matharu – 2010
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