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    Posted: 29 Jan 2013 at 2:05pm
I saw this posted elsewhere.
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I like the text on their Technology page now "The remainder of this section is under review".

Translation:  "We are trying to think up a new way of describing this bullsh*t that'll fool the ASA" LOL
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I suppose £25 is OK for a bit of foam in a cushion cover.

We all have to be careful that we don't upset anybody by making claims that cannot be substantiated. The point made about the Patent is useful. If a patent is granted, then the ASA will see that as substantiating claims. Having worked with a patent application engineer I found how hard it is to persuade the UK Patents Office about claims. They are very strict and all advertisers should I believe get some similar experience. It may not always work. I think I'll be regularly reviewing what I say.

It is getting quite hard to advertise these days in part thanks to those who go one step beyond.
That none should be able to buy or sell without a smartphone and the knowledge in how to use apps
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Originally posted by Graham Slee Graham Slee wrote:


It is getting quite hard to advertise these days in part thanks to those who go one step beyond.
imagine what it's like where I am, the veterinary pharmaceutical industry!
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Originally posted by ICL1P ICL1P wrote:

Originally posted by Graham Slee Graham Slee wrote:


It is getting quite hard to advertise these days in part thanks to those who go one step beyond.
imagine what it's like where I am, the veterinary pharmaceutical industry!


I can empathize with that.  I've just been rewriting the Lautus and Spatia pages to present things in a more scientific way.

I have been accused by a couple of people recently for snake oil and that's why I wrote the blog article.

The daft thing is I base my cable work on the EMC Information Centre guidance! I have to sign off that our products meet CE! I know the penalty is six months in prison! I know there's also a £2000 fine!

So you can bet your bottom dollar I research like hell!

I'm a registered member at http://www.nutwooduk.co.uk/

I'll also link to this page which lists one of the guys the ASA has used to expose another manufacturer... http://www.nutwooduk.co.uk/default.aspx?id=18


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Graham, I wish more people had your integrity and expertise. Hi-fi would sound better and read better Thumbs Up
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I still have some cheap, Walmart cables on my system. I need to audition cables to see the difference! 
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