> They can legitimately call snake-oil anything that has not been proven but is nonetheless sold. I agree with the rest of your comment, but I think this is a

> They can legitimately call snake-oil anything that has not been proven but is nonetheless sold. I agree with the rest of your comment, but I think this is a very liberal application of the term "snake oil". When I see that word, I expect it to apply to obvious nonsense. Jars of water with special labels, etc. Prettily painted bracelets that help you lose weight but are actually recycled curtain hangers. Stuff like that. But ok, we got on the same page I think. If all we disagree about is what the term "snake oil" means then I think we can agree to disagree :-) Thanks for your insights!