Mystical Angels

Should this be allowed?

Browsing eBay and discovered a listing for a rutilated quartz crystal. The description had a large amount of what I call spiritual hogwash in it regarding the 'magical' properties of the crystal. I am not going to link to the auction because it is still current and would probably breach Y!A protocol but I'm sure you can find it if you really want to. From the description :- "Rutilated quartz just "sizzles" with energy, feeling almost electrified! It is programmable and can be used to magnify energy. It activates the higher mind. Quartz is the most powerful healing & energy amplifier on Earth! On a spiritual level this crystal raises energy to the highest possible level. Rutilated quartz brings a joyful vibration into the energetic field. Healing properties of rutilated quartz are amazing and wonderful! We think EVERYONE should have some form of rutilated quartz in their healing collection! Rutilated quartz is a STRONG HEALER! Stimulates cells and repairs tissues. Superior crystal for Alzheimer's sufferers. Cleanses and energizes the aura. An aid in astral travel, channeling and scrying." Honestly - stimulates cells and REPAIRS TISSUES!! Are making claims like these against laws? PS- I am going to ask this in both R&S and Law and Ethics to see the difference in response

Public Comments

1. No. Unless the seller can verify those claims with a peer-reviewed scientific study, it's misrepresentation of products.
2. They're claiming their product can perform a function that it cannot possibly perform in any provable way. That constitutes false advertising. They're also claiming that it can treat medical conditions, meaning that legally it's a drug, which I'm sure they're selling unlicensed.
3. Just because you can't cast healing spells, don't be jealous of those who can. All of the wording makes no actual promise of effectiveness and doesn't really say anything, just like the magnet bracelets they used to sell on TV. I'm fairly sure it's legal, and you may even find someone who will say that this stuff is great and that my aura is off because I don't have any of it.
4. I don't know if it IS against the law, but it certainly should be. I mean, almost everything in there is bull crap. And even if it were all true, you can't write down it's "magical capabilities" and it being a "strong healer". In fact, I would see if I could report that to the ebay administration and hope that they can remove that. I mean, don't get this the wrong way but a large portion of americans are stupid. I actually know some people who would buy that if that was the description. It's not ethical and it's not cool.